VALENTINE’S DAY EVENTS IN KENT

Discover the ideal way to celebrate love in the heart of the Garden of England. From enchanting events across the county to romantic experiences and scenic spots, we’ve gathered top picks for a memorable Valentine’s Day. Plus, learn about the history of Valentin’s Day, how to write a perfect love letter, and great ideas and inspiration for things to do and see in Kent,
Love is in the air throughout the Garden of England!

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Don’t forget to check our Valentine’s Day in Kent listings under our seasonal section for even more events!

Love Letters

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Maidstone Museum
15th February 2026
Take part in this community event where visitors can write a letter confessing their love for Maidstone.
Time: 10am-4pm
Price: Free.
See our main listing for the event with full details
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Valentine’s Night Tour

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Wildwood, Herne Bay
13th February 2026
Enjoy this Valentine’s event a day early. This extra date has been set due to Valentine’s Night being sold out! Don’t miss this fascinating and different experience in Herne Bay, with a 2-course dinner, and meet the nocturnal residents of this animal park
Time: 6pm to 9pm.
Price: £60 per person
See our main listing for the event here with a link for booking tickets to Valentine’s Night Tour at Wildwood Kent.

Romance & Cocktails

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Maidstone Distillery
14th February 2026
Specially created for this romantic event,  learn to create and enjoy, under expert guidance,  shake, stir, and muddle your way through three full-sized premium cocktails — all new for 2026.
Time: 4.30pm and 7pm sessions
Runtime: 2hours
Price: £40 per person.
See our main listing for the event here with a link for booking tickets to the Valentine’s Day Cocktail Masterclass.

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Love, Trains & Wine!

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Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway.
14^th February 2026
Love is in the air at the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway this Valentine’s – couples can hop on board at New Romney and enjoy the ride to the End of the Line Restaurant at Dungeness. Enjpoy a welcome drink before being seated at your reserved table for your sumptuous three-course meal. Enjoy your meal in the relaxing atmosphere before your return train.
Time: 6.25pm to 10pm
Price: £60.
See our listing for the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway here for more details and to book tickets.

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Love Kent

Kent offers a rich tapestry of attractions that span centuries and landscapes. Visit historic castles perched on rolling hills and discover medieval tales of royalty and battles. Stroll along the rugged coastline, where dramatic cliffs meet sweeping sandy bays, perfect for seaside walks and adventures. Explore ancient woodlands and nature reserves teeming with wildlife, then wander through charming vineyards and orchards that showcase the region’s agricultural heritage. From tranquil riverside trails to iconic landmarks, including grand cathedrals and stately homes, Kent has it all. Explore our regional Area Guides for the Garden of England here.

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LOVE HISTORY

Valentine’s Day, also known as the Saint Valentine’s Day and Feast of Saint Valentine, is believed to have originated as a Christian feast day honouring a martyr named Valentine, according to Wikipedia. He was a 3rd-century Roman saint, commemorated in Western Christianity on the 14th of February, and in Eastern Orthodoxy on the 6th of July. The day did not become associated with romantic love in the 14th and 15th centuries. This was when notions of courtly love flourished, apparently by association with the ‘lovebirds’ of early spring.
In 18th-century England, it grew into an occasion for couples to express their love with flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards  – known as ‘valentines’.
Keys To Love 
In Italy, Saint Valentine’s keys are given to lovers “as a romantic symbol and an invitation to unlock the giver’s heart”, as well as to children to ward off epilepsy, called Saint Valentine’s Malady.

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LOVERS OF LIFE

Ideas & Inspiration
Looking to do something different on the day – there’s lots in the county to explore with themed trails – online quiz sheets you can download to explore a new place or your hometown. Find these and lots more under our Tours & Trips category. Or take a more adventurous attitude – see our Adventure and Unique Experiences under our Activities category and discover things to do for Valentine’s Day. There’s axe throwing, simulation experiences, and kart racing for just a few highlights. For lots more see our 18 Best Adventure Activities In Kent feature packed with ideas for lovers of adrenaline-inducing fun.
For animal lovers, don’t miss our Animal Experiences In Kent feature with a round-up of the sanctuaries, farms, conservation centres, and wildlife parks – all brimming with furry and feathered friends. See our Animal Attractions category under our See Kent Kids filter. We’ve also written a feature on animal-themed overnight stays in Kent. Snuggle down amongst tigers, lions, penguins, miniature farmyard friends, and lots more!

Don’t miss our feature Museums in Kent full of what’s where, and head to collections that celebrate the love of a place or piece. Inspired by seaside delights, aviation history, agricultural displays, town treasures, heritage collections, nature and lots more, you can find out where to go in East, West, North and South Kent.

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Love Letters Top Tips

English Heritage offers help with writing a Valentine’s love letter for those who find putting down the right words a challenge. Their 5 top tips, inspired by history, for creating the perfect love letter.Tip 1 is taking inspiration from a letter from Prince Albert to Queen Victoria and based on a shared experience – the date you met, married or when you last met. Perhaps don’t take Charles Darwin’s approach who wrote a list of pros and cons before he married,  focus on the positives for Tip 2. Their Tip 3, based on Robert Dudley’s discovery for Elizabeth 1: write every word like it’s your last. Tip 4 – ensure it gets to the right recipient! Eight months into her marriage to King Henry VIII, Catherine Howard wrote a love letter to Thomas Culpepper, a gentleman of the King’s privy chamber. However, the letter was discovered, and both were put on trial for treason. By the end of the year, Catherine’s lover, Culpepper, had been executed. Tip 5 is inspired by letters from the Somme and highlights the importance of being yourself when writing to a loved one. Cornish boy John Glasson Thomas ‘Tommy’ met Gertrude Brooks ‘Gertie’ on the eve of WW1. Their letters were a blend of day-to-day news, Cornish pasty-based jokes, and small bursts of affection. Unfortunately, Tommy died in 1917, and Gertie never married.
Royal Love
Part of a letter from Prince Albert to Queen Victoria, written in 1839, before they married, is revealing:  ‘How that moment shines for me still when I was close to you, with your hand in mine. Those days flew by so quickly, but our separation will fly equally so’.
For more, see the English Heritage article.

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