Top 10 Romantic Ideas in the Heart of Devon

This Valentine's Day, why not treat your loved one to a special day out in the Heart of Devon. We have put together some top ideas of out of the ordinary romantic things to do!

1. Take a hot air balloon ride with Aerosaurus Balloons

What could be more romantic than drifting gently across the beautiful Devon skyline with your loved one? Enjoy a champagne hot air balloon ride they'll never forget!

2. Enjoy a flutter at Exeter Racecourse's Valentine's Raceday

Experience the excitement of the races together at England's highest racecourse, with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Book online to take advantage of a fantasic 2 for £10 offer. 

3. Experience falconry at Yarak Birds of Prey

If you're looking for something a little different to treat your loved one with this Valentine's Day, why not book a bird of prey experience with a professional falconer? Located in a tranquil setting in the heart of Devon, you can have the chance to handle and fly magnificent birds of prey, from Barn Owls to Eagles!

4. Take a free Red Coat Guided Tour of Exeter

A unique way to spend some time with your loved one this Valentine's Day! You may not think it typically romantic, but the spooky Ghosts and Legends tour at 7pm will certainly give you a chance to huddle closer to each other when you hear the chilling tales of one of the most haunted cities in England!

5. Take a ride on the Seaton Tramway

Snuggle up on a romantic heritage tram ride through two beautiful nature reserves on the Axe Estuary from Seaton to Colyton, where you can treat your other half to a Devon cream tea at the Tramstop Restaurant!

6. Take a cookery class at the Ashburton Cookery School

Either brush up on your culinary skills to impress your partner with a lavish dinner on Valentine's Day, or book a course together to inspire your imagination and passion for food! Book before 17 February for 10% off course prices.

7. Hire a Morgan from Berrybrook Motors

See Devon in style from an open top Morgan! Wrap up warm, pack a picnic and experience an altogether more romantic era in this quintessential British sports car.

8. Explore Devon on a Treasure Trail

An excellent idea for a first date, impress that special someone with your super sleuth skills whilst discovering some of Devon's top beauty spots!

9. Visit the Royal Albert Memorial Museum

Located in an impressive Victorian building in the heart of Exeter, take your partner for a stroll around the newly re-opened museum to discover some fantastic exhibitions, including the Road to Rome - an exhibition exploring the history of the 18th century grand tour, and Into the Light - an exhibition of French and British paintings from Impressionism to the 1920s.

10. See Richard Herring at the Exeter Northcott

Treat your partner to an evening at the Exeter Northcott Theatre to see top comedian Richard Herring in a heart-warming honest and personal account of his romantic (and not so romantic) adventures and misadventures!