Valentine's Day

When it comes to the message of love, Nottinghamshire is the perfect place for a romantic experience on Valentine’s Day. Our links to romance date as far back as Robin Hood and Maid Marian and there will always be something for lovers here.

For a great Valentine’s Day idea, why not head to Edwinstowe and visit St Mary’s Church, the place where Robin Hood and Maid Marian were married? There’s a statue in the town of Robin with his beloved and with great free attractions like Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre it makes for an excellent low cost Valentine’s Day option. You could also try lunch at somewhere like Launay’s Restaurant for a romantic treat too.

Moving on from medieval times, the great Romantic poet Lord Byron started out from his ancestral home in Nottinghamshire, Newstead Abbey. You can visit the beautiful gardens and experience the scenic landscape that inspired him. Newstead is a truly wonderful place for a stroll with a loved one.

Taking up the tradition of Nottinghamshire’s great romantics in the twentieth century was the controversial novelist DH Lawrence. His birthplace and heritage museum in Eastwood is an excellent place to visit as an introduction to the writer of Lady Chatterley’s Lover and Sons and Lovers. Lawrence took his inspiration for his novels from the surrounding countryside, take the Blue Line Trail to find out more.

Romantic Valentine’s Events in Nottinghamshire

Starting the weekend before there’s plenty of things to see and do over the Valentines Day period as far as events are concerned. To begin with head to Nottingham city centre on Friday 10 February for Nottingham Light Night with a whole host of events and lighting decorations from around 6pm.

If you want to learn more about some of our romantic heroes and some darker tales too, you can take a Heroes and Villains Tour of Nottingham on Sunday 12 February.

From an artistic point of view, Katherine Jenkins performs at the Royal Concert Hall and there is a theatre production of the box office smash, The King’s Speech, at the Theatre Royal.

Alternatively, you can head to Nottingham Castle for an exhibition by the famous artist Anish Kapoor or enjoy free art exhibitions at Nottingham Contemporary and the New Art Exchange.

At Hodsock Priory, there’s the 21st Anniversary Snowdrops show with five acres of Snowdrop covered woodland to explore. The picturesque stately home also happens to be a wedding venue and the courtyard hosts a five star accommodation.

Valentine’s Day Restaurant Menus

 If you’re heading out to treat a special someone for a Valentine’s Day dinner and don’t want to pay the earth, then we can help. We have a range a range of restaurants with menus available for you to see online.

For something extra special, the aptly named Hart’s Restaurant has a designated menu option. You may also want to consider French cuisine and Le Bistrot Pierre has an option available too. Should you like a little spice in your love life, then try Las Iguanas Valentine’s Menu option.

And so our round up of Valentine’s Day options is complete, but don’t forget that with so many links to romantics through the ages, our county is perfect for romantic breaks whatever the time of year. Follow us on Facebook at LoveNotts to be kept up to date with news, events and offers.

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