Here are some ideas of how to celebrate Valentine’s or just have a fun with your partner at any time of year. It’s a good idea to chose something that neither of you have done before so it’s a new experience for both of you. Let us know how you get on (or if you have any more ideas to add to the list) in the comments below!

• Test yourselves against the challenges at Newbury’s Excluesive Escape Room

• Get creative in the fun and relaxing atmosphere of the Ugly Duckling Pottery

• Treat yourselves to a pamper or spa day at Natura Spa, Audley Inglewood near Kintbury

• Work up a sweat at Herongate Club.

• Sponsor an animal at Trindledown Animal Welfare Trust in Great Shefford for Valentine’s Day.

• Show your love for local wildlife by supporting the BBOWT Wildlife Trust.

• Discover the joy of Ballroom and Latin American dancing with Cheek2Cheek Dance

• Pose for a couple’s photo shoot at Imagine Photography

• Shoot some cupid arrows with Hungerford Archery

• Create sculpture and ceramics or enjoy a Prosecco and Clay Party with Diana Pattenden Sculpture

• Experience wildlife at the Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham

• Enjoy a brewery tour or gin experience at the Ramsbury Estate

• Choose from lots of classes and experiences at Newbury College

• Learn how to keep bees with Newbury Beekeepers Association or Vale and Downland Beekeepers Association

• Take a journey into the past on a traditional horse boat experience with the Kennet Horse Drawn Canal Boat

• Discover the peace and tranquility of the local countryside from a new perspective with Blue Lemon Paddleboarding

• Get a buzz at Barbury Shooting School