Spreading love this Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re planning to celebrate it with a view, a fun immersive experience, or a meal to remember, Greenwich Peninsula (North Greenwich tube station) has all the reasons to visit to mark the special occasion – and their riverside views is just the start of it!
Here are five ways to make the most at Greenwich Peninsula this Valentine’s Day:
Romantic walks on Greenwich Peninsula’s public art trail
No visit would be complete without exploring The Tide – London’s first-ever 5km riverside linear park. The stunning walkway is perfect for lovers to linger and explore free, public art installations by global and emerging artists, including Allen Jones, Morag Myerscough and no less than 6 Damien Hirst statues! It also home to Turner Prize nominee and artist, Ian Davenport’s latest ‘Poured Staircase’ installation – a vibrant river of colour cascading down the Peninsula Square steps. The picturesque backdrop of the river Thames and Damien Hirst’s largest free-to-view collection of his artworks would surely set a romantic scene for art lovers.
Get high on love with IFS Cloud Cable Car
To make your visit to London’s only peninsula neighbourhood truly memorable, why not travel in style into Greenwich Peninsula from Royal Docks. Soaring 90 metres above the Thames with unrivalled skyline views of London, the O2’s unmistakeable dome, the London 2012 Olympic Park and Canary Wharf’s skyscrapers – the Cable Car ride is a truly magical experience to share with a loved one. If you’re planning an intimate proposal moment, the private cabin experience is perfect to watch the sunset and get on one knee!
Score a Slam Dunk with the perfect gift for basketball lovers
Valentine’s Day is about celebrating the love you have for all kinds of people in your life – partners, family, and friends. Did you know that London’s only rooftop basketball court is located at Design District, Greenwich Peninsula? With breath-taking cityscape views – the rooftop court is the perfect location for an immersive date experience or shooting hoops with your favourite crew. Book a time slot from their website here.
For the Creatives, Techies and Designers in your life
Design District at Greenwich Peninsula is London’s first permanent home for the creative industries and one of the new, coolest places to work. It’s If you’re stuck on a unique Valentine’s gift for a creative person, then why not gift them Design District’s coworking space day pass for as little as £20 per day. With Design District being a destination attraction itself with its world-renowned modern architecture and surrounded by a changing programme of arts, cultural events and installations across the peninsula, it’s the most ideal spot to meet like-minded individuals and take advantage of their spacious co-working lounges and meeting rooms.
Foodie couples – this one is for you!
If food is the way to your heart, then wine and dine at Bureau restaurant in Design District which offers a seasonal Modern European menu. If you’re one of the organised ones, book your bestie or beau for the Bureau Supper Club on 2 February, or book ahead for next month’s! For a more unconventional date night, why not indulge on the best of street food at Canteen Food Hall with dishes from all around the world including Spanish tapas from Tapas Bravas and Juk Pao, London’s first Chinese congee and yaotiao street food concept. Open from sunrise to well past sunset, the Canteen bar also offers from local craft beers and natural wine to a selection of cosy hot drinks.
