WWT MARTIN MERE WETLAND CENTRE
Embrace the wild outdoors and spend a relaxing Valentine’s Day with the love of your life at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Marketing manager Amy Claridge believes nature is romantic. ‘From fabulous flamingos, cheeky otters and wonderful white storks, plus a nature reserve teeming with wildlife, it is a great place to be this Valentine’s Day,’ she said. ‘February is a good time to visit as the wildlife starts to prepare for the breeding season. For example, watch the flamboyance of flamingos as they perform amazing ‘head flagging’ routines to attract a mate.’
FOREST OF BOWLAND
If you’re a couple who loves a spectacular vista, the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is beyond romantic. Get lost in the beautiful and unspoiled countryside and enjoy the tranquil surroundings this stunning area has to offer. Sandra Silk, the Forest of Bowland AONB Project Officer says it’s the perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one. ‘It is such a great place for walking. From easy riverside rambles to strenuous fell top hiking, with picturesque villages and heritage to explore - and a lack of mobile signal in quite a few places!’
STAR GAZING
If you have a blanket, a thermos of hot cocoa/ bottle of champagne and a special someone, you already have the makings of a dreamy stargazing Valentine’s date. Spending an evening under the stars is pretty darn romantic while staring up at the dazzling beauty of the night sky, so explore the delights of the Lake District’s Dark Skies this Valentines. To boost your chances of seeing the cosmos, head to Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre, one of the Lake District’s certified Dark Sky Discovery sites and experience the region’s dramatic landscapes illuminated by the Milky Way.
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