Hay-on-Wye is the ideal location for a Valentines weekend getaway in Wales. This charming riverside town has a special allure at any time of year, but with so much going on and some stunning scenery to explore, it is the perfect place for a Valentines break. Check out our recommendations of things to do In Hay-on-Wye this Valentine’s Weekend.
A Valentines Weekend in Hay-on-Wye
Have a boogie –
Join The Globe at Hay for a relaxed evening of Norwegian Folk music using traditional instruments. Hay Music Presents – Engegård String Quartet, one of Norway’s most sought after ensembles playing Norwegian folk music. Buy tickets at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/haymusictrust/1485511 A limited number of free tickets for people aged under 25 are available on a first-come, first-served basis, at the link above. A set 2 course pre-concert meal is available at £20 per head to start at 6.30pm.
Have a romantic dinner –
Award-winning Chapters Restaurant are offering a Valentines Weekend tasting menu with a glass of champagne. With a focus on using delicious seasonal food locally sourced, tables sell out quickly for events so go ahead and book ASAP. Check out the 5-course Valentines Meal the The Old Black Lion in Hay are offering, delicious food in a cosy traditional Inn, lovely. Further afield, The Griffin at Felin Fach has a set Valentine’s lunch as well as a supper.
Take to the stage-
Hay Castle is hosting Have-a-go-Shakespeare with the Willow Globe on Tuesday the 11th of Feb. These workshops offer an opportunity for all-comers to ‘Have-A-Go’ at Shakespeare in a fun and supportive environment and facilitate discussion around the themes of the plays in both a historical and current context.
Explore the Beacons –
Join Sarah from Walk Hay on Friday the 7th of February for a Snowdrop Stroll: Winter Walk with Valley Views. Step into winter’s beauty with a 4.5-mile walk through Herefordshire’s stunning valleys! Join us for fresh air, sweeping views, and the season’s first snowdrops—nature’s promise of new life. A perfect boost for body and mind!
Hit the High Street –
There’s an understated cool vibe in the world-famous book-town of Hay-on-Wye that extends beyond the shelves lined with rare and interesting tomes. Hay on Wye is a town which has a wonderfully diverse high street.
Book a Massage at By the Wye –
For pure indulgence, private massages and reflexology treatments can be arranged for guests, surrounded by just birdsong and the rustle of the trees. This will be the perfect space to relax, where you can take a break from the world and leave feeling well, like you’re floating on air. Look through our list of pampering treatments below and choose one (or two!) for a treat. Treatments will take place in the comfort of your safari tent accommodation.
Book a Valentines Weekend in Hay-on-Wye
Escape to the Welsh countryside for a romantic retreat from the stresses of everyday life. Indulge in the luxurious setting of By the Wye in our romantic couples safari tent ‘The Cwtch’, with the warmth of your own private fires, fairy-tale king-sized 4-poster bed and wood-fired sauna. Book your Valentines Weekend in Hay-on-Wye at By the Wye today.