The new Wine Bar at Sheepfolds Stables is hosting a Champagne and Canapé Tasting event on Valentine's Day where you and your loved one can enjoy a selection of different Champagnes, paired with canapés. Tickets need to be booked in advance from the Sheepfolds Stables website.placeholder image
The new Wine Bar at Sheepfolds Stables is hosting a Champagne and Canapé Tasting event on Valentine's Day where you and your loved one can enjoy a selection of different Champagnes, paired with canapés. Tickets need to be booked in advance from the Sheepfolds Stables website. | Submitted

I love these 12 romantic things to do in Sunderland for Valentine's Day

By Katy Wheeler

Lifestyle Editor

Published 2nd Feb 2026, 14:37 GMT

From learning to latin dance to painting a portrait of your partner and making friendship bracelets with your mates, there’s a whole host of events taking place in Sunderland this Valentine’s Day.

Here’s a roundup of some of the events taking place around the city and how to book, where applicable.

With its fairy lights festooned on the rafters and atmospheric space, Vito's is a great spot to romance your partner over quality Italian classics - with a great choice of red wine, too.

5. Vito's Osteria, Sheepfolds Stables

With its fairy lights festooned on the rafters and atmospheric space, Vito's is a great spot to romance your partner over quality Italian classics - with a great choice of red wine, too. | Sunderland Echo

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Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is hosting Ceramic Heart Painting sessions at 11am, 12.45pm and 2pm on Saturday, February 14. The sessions are free but need to be pre-booked on the Sunderland Culture website.

6. Ceramic heart painting at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is hosting Ceramic Heart Painting sessions at 11am, 12.45pm and 2pm on Saturday, February 14. The sessions are free but need to be pre-booked on the Sunderland Culture website. | Sunderland Echo

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The monthly Art, Craft & Graze market at Sunderland Station will have a Valentine's theme on Saturday, February 14. There will be a mix of local art, handmade crafts, and sweet treats.

7. Art, Craft & Graze, Sunderland Station

The monthly Art, Craft & Graze market at Sunderland Station will have a Valentine's theme on Saturday, February 14. There will be a mix of local art, handmade crafts, and sweet treats. | Charley Atkins / SWNS

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Introduction to Latin Dancing for Couples takes place at Arts Centre Washington on February 14 from 12 noon to 1.30pm and is free to attend. This relaxed session invites you to move, laugh, and connect as you learn the basics of Latin dance in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

8. Learn to Latin dance at Arts Centre Washington

Introduction to Latin Dancing for Couples takes place at Arts Centre Washington on February 14 from 12 noon to 1.30pm and is free to attend. This relaxed session invites you to move, laugh, and connect as you learn the basics of Latin dance in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. | submitted

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