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Five brilliant Valentine’s date ideas
From cosying up at home to Galentine’s nights out
Start planning your celebrations together for Valentine’s Day on Friday 14 February with our thoughtful and romantic guide.
Go stay-at-home cosy with matching pyjamas, prosecco and candles; hang out with your best friends for shopping, food and movies; do something totally different or simply get a luxe hot chocolate on a winter’s afternoon.
Whatever your mood, Fort Kinnaird has you covered…
1. Conjure up a romantic night in
Create your own romantic night with Next’s Valentine’s collection of gorgeous cherry and heart decorated homewares including its almond scented candles (HomeSense and Primark are also full to the brim with tactile finds).
Give your night in a spa twist with Sanctuary Spa bath sets, soothing natural face masks for both of you and massage oils from Boots, Superdrug, Holland & Barrett and TK Maxx.
Colin and Connie Matchmaker cakes from M&S
Cosy up together in matching pyjamas (try Primark) and dine in with Marks & Spencer’s incredible menu featuring starter, main, side, dessert and prosecco. Choose from pizzas, Gastropub x Tom Kerridge and slow-cooked ribs galore.
Most-wanted Valentine’s gift ideas for nights in
Flowers, Hotel Chocolat gift boxes, jewellery especially necklaces and bracelets (see Pandora’s cute lobster charm too), velvet slippers, silk pillowcase, Ugg Scuff slippers for men, neck and back massagers and cashmere beanies.
Head to Flannels, Hotel Chocolat , Pandora, Beaverbrooks, Goldsmiths, H Samuel, Marks & Spencer, New Look, Next, Primark, River Island, adidas, Office, Schuh, Clarks, H&M, Mango, River Island and TK Maxx.
2. Plan the ultimate Galentine’s day or night out
Palentine’s or Galentine’s, it’s time to celebrate the most important loves of all: your friends. Come together for a brilliant time to remember… Head to Nando’s for peri-peri delights and burgers at Bread Meets Bread and Five Guys. Share American classics, fries and cocktails at Frankie & Benny’s (pre-book before 10 February and you’ll get a free Aperol or Hugo Spritz).
Then hit the shops together for £10 Secret Palentine’s gifts at TK Maxx, H&M, Boots and Superdrug.
Finish off with a must-do trip to Odeon to see Valentine’s biggest film releases: Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy and Captain America: Brave New World – both out on the 14 February.
3. Go for cocktails, prosecco and the food of love
Brunch, lunch or dinner, go elegant this Valentine’s with cocktails, fizz and delicious plates. For an Italian feast, enjoy incredible pizza, fresh pasta and dough balls at Pizza Express served with rosé prosecco, pomegranate margaritas and Sicilian still lemonade.
Or head out for Spicy Mary and Thai Chilli Margarita cocktails at wagamama with fragrant noodles, curries and shareable rainbow pickles, chicken yakitori and yuzu basque cheesecake.
Go gift shopping together at Flannels, Hotel Chocolat, Pandora, Beaverbrooks, Goldsmiths, H Samuel, Marks & Spencer, New Look, Next, Primark, River Island, adidas, Office, Schuh, Clarks, H&M, Mango, River Island and TK Maxx.
4. Keep it laid-back with an afternoon meet-up
Want to keep things chilled? Then meet up for sweet treats before going for a wander. Choose from deep hot chocolates at Hotel Chocolat, seasonal pink drinks from Starbucks and flurries from McDonalds.
Good gift ideas: Jellycat at Waterstones has a super-cute Valentine’s range while Hotel Chocolat’s A Dozen Dapper Dogs for £9.95 are adorable. Don’t miss Costa Coffee’s new iced gingerbread biscuits with the words ‘hug me’ and ‘love’.
5. Quirky date ideas for something different
Prefer to do something utterly original this Valentine’s? Then make it one to remember with a craft lesson at Hobbycraft (book classes here). Beginners’ workshops in crocheting, spring wreaths and more (also for creative types take home some Lego from Argos including their iconic Love statue and Botanicals Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet).
For sustainable gifts to match your date, visit The Leith Collective for one-off pieces made by local artisans.
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