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15 great ideas for Valentine’s Day 2026
Inspired gifts, restaurants to book, Galentine’s, date nights and more
Love is in the air… This year Valentine’s Day is on Saturday 14th February so make it a whole weekend of celebrating your other half, best friends and beyond.
If you’re looking for things to do in Sheffield, Meadowhall has you covered with a host of inspired Valentine’s ideas – from classic go-to gifts (flowers, chocolate, perfume, jewellery and underwear) to offbeat ideas they’ll love including personalised bath bombs with secret love notes inside; laidback dates at the movies and street food; sharing feasts for Galentine’s; limited-edition offers and collections plus romantic dinners for two (at home and out).
There’s even fun gifts for children of all ages and pets – it’s time to share the love this Valentine’s 2026 (don’t forget you can click, collect and even try on at our Customer Hub).
Flowers, fizz, chocolate and cupcakes
Sometimes all anyone wants on Valentine’s Day are the classics: a beautiful bunch of roses, peonies or spring flowers and a decadent box of chocolates. Marks & Spencer has gorgeous bouquets from their Flower Market, £10 Bellante prosecco, cute You Tickle My Pickle chocolate and champagne truffles.
Hotel Chocolat’s Valentine’s range features the With Love H-Box, its Velvetiser with raspberry praline hot chocolate and mini espresso martini gift boxes while Lindt has deliciously OTT heart-shaped boxes filled with sweets.
The Valentine’s collection at Hotel Chocolat
Valentine’s movies and street food
Head to Vue to see the much-anticipated new adaptation of Wuthering Heights starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi (13 February), GOAT from the makers of K-Pop Demon Hunters that’s perfect for family days out (13 February) and the twisting thriller Crime 101 (13 February) with Chris Hemsworth. Also keep an eye out for classic rom-com evenings…
Then choose from loaded fries, burgers, fried chicken, bao buns, noodles and more at
Nando’s, Five Guys, Las Iguanas, McDonalds, Popeyes Chicken, Slim Chickens, Frankie & Bennys, Pizza Express, wagamama and Yo!.
Their perfect scent, jewellery and watches
It’s all about vanilla, gourmand and clean airy scents for 2026 at Flannels, Sephora, Space NK, Boots, Superdrug, The Perfume Shop and The Fragrance Shop.
For luxe brands, go for Le Labo, Phlur and Vyrao (at Flannels and Space NK), Chanel No. 5 and Gucci Flora or select gorgeous scents including Sabrina Carpenter’s Sweet Tooth: Lemon Pie Eau de Parfum, M&S Discover Pear Blush Eau de Parfum and KAYALI Yum Boujee Marshmallow (at Sephora and Boots).
For him, try Dior Sauvage, Tom Ford Black Orchid and the classic Calvin Klein CK One or Maison Margiela’s Replica collection.
Pandora’s heart jewellery collections includes Disney-inspired charms, red chakra heart rings, murano glass charms and elevated heart key necklaces while Swarovski is full of original crystal keepsakes.
Disney Cinderella x Pandora
For watches, bestselling designer brands for 2026 are Cartier, Omega, Breitling, Tag Heuer and Patek Philippe with Casio, Swatch and Timex ideal for the everyday.
Head to Rolex at Goldsmiths, Warren James, Gucci, Omega, Breitling, Tag Heuer, Fraser Hart and Goldsmiths and also keep an eye out for this season’s pearl earrings at H Samuel, Michael Kors, Alexander Brown, Ernest Jones, Austen & Blake, Beaverbrooks, F Hinds and Thomas Sabo.
Bubble tea, matcha or hot chocolate and a hangout
A day of shopping, delicious treats and fun times is all you need. Bakers & Barista, Batch’d, Boost, Krispy Kreme, Millie’s Cookies, Snowflake Gelato and Shake Lab are ideal pitstops for something sweet then head take your pick of Fun Station, Vue, Hollister, Urban Outfitters, JD Sports, Sephora and Lush.
Most-wanted gifts for her this Valentine’s 2026
Top of everyone’s wishlists for Valentine’s Day 2026 are gorgeous silk pyjamas and bathrobes, indulgent lingerie and slippers at Flannels, The White Company, Zara, Boux Avenue, Mango, Marks & Spencer, Frasers, Vanilla and Quiz are the ideal places to find their perfect fit.
Go for elevated workout wear from Sweaty Betty, Castore and Tommy Hilfiger. Oliver Bonas is also a treasure trove of most-wanted gifts including cosy jackets, dopamine dressing, noodle homewares, colourful shoulder bags and this season’s neckerchief while Urban Outfitters is ideal for cosy iets frans joggers, Out From Under underwear, cute candles and gorgeous home finds.
Go for stripes at Oliver Bonas
Galentine’s nights out
Want to spend the weekend with the best people in your life? TGI Fridays are hosting Galentine’s Bottomless Brunches (two hours of unlimited prosecco, vodka and rum with alcohol-free options too).
Mix it up with team games at Fun Station, Jump Inc or Rock Up too. Choose from feasts at Carluccio’s, The Real Greek and wagamama plus bottomless tapas and drinks at Las Iguanas.
Presents for him
For something new for his wardrobe, H&M, Timberland, Lacoste, Levi’s, River Island, New Look, Next, Marks & Spencer, Primark, TK Maxx and Zara are great for athleisure, knitwear and outerwear while Boss, Flannels, Hawes & Curtis and Frasers have everything you need for a smarter edge.
For other ideas, go for Airpods or Bluetooth soundbars at Apple, Currys and Argos or some pampering men’s kits from Rituals, Space NK, Molton Brown and L’Occitane.
Pick up Ugg Scuff Slippers, electric shaver, pyjamas, cashmere beanies, wash bags and bathrobes at Marks & Spencer, schuh, Office and JD Sports.
Boots’ big picks from him include Loop No7 Men’s Skincare Regime, Bulldog Sensitive Shave Bundle, Harry’s Men’s Chrome Gift Set with 3 Razor Blades + Shave Gel and Loop Experience 2 Black Earplugs.
UGGs for him at schuh
Valentine’s Day activities for couples – and friends
Do something utterly different this Valentine’s Day and book into Fun Station, Jump Inc or Rock Up. From climbing and trampolining to old-school arcade games, it’ll make for the most memorable of Valentine’s.
Offbeat ideas
Flying Tiger Copenhagen has lots of fun finds for Valentine’s including frog ‘kiss me’ crochet kits, Valentine mugs with hot chocolate filling and mini marshmallows and love-themed playing cards while Oliver Bonas has cheeky mugs, a seven-day pampering calendar and Love prints.
Cute teddy bears and Lego bouquets can be found at Argos, It’s So Fluffy, Kenji, Lego, The Entertainer and Waterstones.
The new Valentine’s collection at Flying Tiger Copenhagen
Valentine’s dining in date nights
When it comes to a romantic night in, Marks & Spencer’s dine-in range of starters, main and desserts are the place to start. Mix them up with deli finds including authentic mozzarella and salami from Italy; tomato and vodka pasta sauce; fresh salads and indulgent tiramisu. With ready-made cocktails, mocktails, their incredible Found range of wine and prosecco too, it’s the perfect night in.
Presents for the kids
Marks & Spencer, H&M, Next and Primark all have gorgeous Valentine’s pyjamas, onesies and jumpers with cosy toys and gifts.
Or head to Argos, It’s So Fluffy, Smiggle, Kenji, Lego, The Entertainer and Waterstones for love-themed games, books and backpacks.
Fun Station, Jump Inc or Rock Up also make for a perfect Valentine’s treats where they can explore and play (perfect for half-term!).
Pampering Valentine’s gifts
Some Valentine’s self-care kits make for the perfect gift. Body scrubs and oils, hair masks, bath soaks and face masks will show you care and be a guaranteed hit from Sephora, Mii Korean Skincare, Space NK, Molton Brown, L’Occitane, Bath & Body Works, The White Company and Superdrug.
Lush’s Valentine’s collection features a geranium, olibanum and bergamot Love Letter bath bomb (which you can make in-store and put a secret message inside), Strawberry Crumble bubbleroon, Sex Bomb sugar scrub and romantic Goodnight Sweetheart pillow mist. Rituals also has gorgeous luxury gift sets, scented candles and soulful home fragrances.
Boots recommends Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 68 Hair & Body Perfume Mist, The Ordinary The Clear Set, Beauty Works Bouncy Blow Out Gift Set, OPI Big Apple Red Bundle and Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Plumping Lip Liner for gifts.
Kiko Milano and Trinny London are the place to go for lips, eyes and beauty finds or treat her to pamper at Townhouse, Beauty Boutique, Brows or Mint Nail & Brow Bar.
Cocktails and dinner for two – discover all the best Valentine’s menus
Looking for romantic date night ideas? Book in for Italian fizz and plates of antipasti at Caffè Massarella and Caffè Rizzoli and Prosecco Bar.
Zizzi is offering an Italian 3-course Valentine’s menu for £29.95pp with a bottle of house prosecco for just £25 and finish with our new sharing dessert for two with rich cioccolato mousse, sweet Biscoff bomboloni and creamy mini strawberry pavlova.
Frankie & Benny’s (find out their plans here), Pizza Express and wagamama are embracing the romance with dinners for two, welcome drinks and specials.
Valentine’s card, wrapping and decorations
Deck out your home with fun finds from Flying Tiger Copenhagen and TK Maxx and find gorgeous cards, gift bags and tissue paper at Marks & Spencer, Boots, Poundland and The Works.
And finally, Valentine’s gifts for furry friends
Valentine’s isn’t just for humans. Find treats, dog coats, cosy sleep bowls and toys at Flying Tiger Copenhagen and Primark.
It’s easy to get to Meadowhall via car and public transport (find out more here) plus we have free parking and lots of family-friendly facilities.
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