Archive: these Valentine’s events and offers are from past years, including 2025. Their dates and prices are historical. For upcoming events, see what’s on in Buxton.

Past Valentine’s Day ideas in Buxton

The original guide combined Valentine’s offers, events and gift ideas from different years.

The listings below record what was advertised at the time; businesses and offers may have changed.

The Old Sun Inn Valentine’s Day Special Set Menu 

Old Sun Inn Valentine’s menu poster

The Old Sun Inn advertised a special menu for Friday 14 February alongside its regular menu.

Valentine’s Singles Night at The Frog on the Bine

The exterior of a bar with tables outside

The Frog on the Bine advertised a singles night from 7pm on 14 February 2025.

Valentine’s Bonkers Bingo at Khomkhai

Khomkhai Valentine’s Bonkers Bingo poster

Khomkhai advertised a Bonkers Bingo night from 9pm on 14 February. The poster listed £5 per ticket for two games or £20 all in, and a free ticket for diners. The restaurant has since closed.

Buxton Brewery Trackside and Brick Corner present Lego Love Island

LEGO Love Island event poster

Brick Corner and Buxton Brewery Trackside advertised a LEGO Love Island build event from 7pm on 14 February, at £20 per couple.

The Bon Jovi Experience at Buxton Opera House

The Bon Jovi Experience promotional artwork

The Bon Jovi Experience tribute show was advertised at Buxton Opera House on 14 February 2025 at 7.30pm. The original guide listed tickets at £29.50.

Valentine’s Day Special Offer at Hot Chocolaterie

Hot Chocolaterie Valentine’s tasting plate poster

Hot Chocolaterie advertised a tasting plate for two with 12 chocolates and two hot chocolates. Its poster listed the offer at £22.50.

Valentine’s Getaway Offer at Buxton Crescent Hotel

An outdoor pool at Buxton Crescent

Buxton Crescent Hotel advertised a stay on 14, 15 or 16 February 2025 with Prosecco, spa access, dinner and breakfast.

Beer & Bean Valentine’s Day Sharing Board

Beer & Bean Valentine’s sharing board poster

The original text quoted £39.95 per person for the sharing-board offer on 14 February. The accompanying Beer & Bean poster listed £39.95 for a bottle of wine and a sharing board without stating a per-person price.

Brainy Beans Valentines Themed Quiz at Beer and Bean

Brainy Beans Valentine’s quiz poster

The original text listed the Valentine’s quiz for 14 February at 7.30pm. The accompanying Beer & Bean poster instead advertised Thursday 13 February at 7pm; the correct date and time have not been confirmed.

Wine Tasting at Buxton Brewery Cellar Bar

A cellar bar interior

The Buxton Brewery Cellar Bar advertised an over-18s wine tasting on 13 February 2025 at 6.30pm, with tickets at £15.

Buy a Buxton Opera House ticket gift voucher

Buxton Opera House Valentine’s gift voucher artwork

Buxton Opera House currently offers gift vouchers for shows at the Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre. Its website says vouchers are valid for 24 months.

Valentines Stay for two at Old Hall Hotel

A hotel bedroom

An Old Hall Hotel stay was advertised with Prosecco on arrival and a three-course dinner. The year was not specified in this section of the guide.

Board Game Night at 19th Hole

Colourful pieces on a board game

The 19th Hole advertised a board-game evening on 13 February 2025 at 7pm.

Muse Escapes Valentines Day Offer at Foxlow Grange

Muse Escapes Valentine’s offer artwork

Muse Escapes advertised a two-night Foxlow Grange stay with Prosecco and 25% off for dates from 9 to 18 February 2025.

Pie Night at The Old Sun Inn

A pub dining area with stone walls

The Old Sun Inn advertised a pie, chips, peas, gravy and a selected drink for £20.95 on 13 February, from 5pm.

Live Music: Valentines Gig – El Vino at the Queens Head

A red-upholstered pub interior

The Queen’s Head advertised live music by El Vino from 10pm on Friday 14 February, with free entry.

The Secret Speak Easy with Absinthe and Lace at Palace Hotel 

The Secret Speakeasy Valentine’s poster

Absinthe and Lace advertised a Valentine’s Secret Speakeasy at the Palace Hotel, with tickets at £30 plus a £2.52 booking fee.

The programme included burlesque, a compere, singing, a disco and a glass of Prosecco; optional sharing platters were extra.

The guide listed doors at 8pm and the show at 8.30pm on 14 February.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Buxton with a Peak Flowers Valentine’s Bouquets

A florist’s shop filled with flowers

The earlier guide featured Peak Flowers bouquets, plants and gifts.

Romantic Valentines Stay offer at Buxton Crescent Hotel

The thermal pool at Buxton Crescent
The guide also described a Crescent Hotel stay with Prosecco, a three-course dinner, breakfast and spa access; this section did not specify the year.

Valentine’s Evening at La Gaby Pizza

The interior of a restaurant

The earlier guide recommended pizza at La Gaby on Spring Gardens.

Earlier takeaway and drinks suggestions

Plates of food and a glass of beer

The guide previously suggested Thai food, drinks from Beer District and chocolates from Hot Chocolaterie. CAMRA records Beer District and Khomkhai as closed; check current options before visiting.

Enjoy a romantic Afternoon Tea at the Buxton Crescent Hotel

A tiered afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones and cakes

Afternoon tea photograph: Jodi Hinds.

The earlier guide described afternoon tea at Buxton Crescent Hotel, including sandwiches, scones and cakes.

Devonshire Spa: a past Valentine’s offer

A collage of spa treatments and facilities
© University of Derby

The Devonshire Spa advertised a Valentine’s package with treatments, spa use and a glass of bubbly. The spa has since closed.

The guide listed £119 for two people with a 30-minute treatment each, or £159 for two with a 60-minute treatment each.

Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea at No.6 The Square

A tea room with wooden tables

The earlier guide advertised afternoon tea at No.6 The Square with sandwiches, scones and cakes, and an optional glass of Prosecco.

Pizza Express Three Course Set Menu

A pizza with a side dish

The earlier guide advertised a three-course Pizza Express set menu for £26.95.

Valentine’s Gift ideas

The guide suggested gifts from the Pump Room, Isla, Hargreaves & Sons, Queenie’s, Black Bramble, Buxton Pudding Emporium, Everything’s Rosy and Book Folk. For current ideas, see our Buxton shopping guide.