Love Your Life This Valentines!

You don’t need a dozen long-stem roses this February 14th; embrace Valentines Day by celebrating whatever it is that makes you happy! Whether it’s taking the time to appreciate a partner to share life’s up and downs with, a group of friends who always make you smile or a perfect pet who is always there with a wagging tail – or making paw biscuits at the end of a long day. Grab the chance to spend some time celebrating what and who you love!

Make it a Valentines Day to remember in Eastbourne this year, from the grand romantic gestures to the smaller moments to treasure we’ve pulled together some ideas for you to celebrate this most starry-eyed of days.

Sip and Paint this Valentines at Leaf Hall, couples, friends or solo painters who are absolute beginners or pro’s with a paintbrush are warmly invited to an evening of painting with an artist on hand to assist in the creation of a masterpiece! A night of art, laughs and new connections await, from £15, 9 February from 6pm - More here

For something completely different The Valentines Burlesque show at The Grove Theatre 2 February, 8pm, tickets £15 features professional and local talented performers, ages 18+. And the ultimate trio of singing divas Fascinating Aida come to the Congress Theatre 17 February, this is a brilliant Galentines night out, with tickets selling fast laughs are guaranteed - see here (Ages 14+)

A cracking time awaits at Boom Battle Bar located at The Beacon – choose your battle and PLAY and from 13 – 15 February VALENTINE SPECIAL OFFER 3 games over 90 minutes for £25 to include limited edition sharing cocktail! Ages 11+ until 7pm then ages 18+ after.  More here

Book early for The Landsdowne Hotels’ Valentines Dinner, be serenaded by West End performer Peter Stanford and enjoy a three course dinner all for £35 per person. A night filled with the sweet sounds of The Rat Pack and the Swing classics, think Michael Buble, Musical Theatre and pure romance. This is the ultimate date night - but if you REALLY want to push the boat out add on an overnight stay, breakfast, chocolates and prosecco in your room on arrival plus the Valentines dinner for just £179* More here

Take advantage of a seriously grand gesture this Valentines, at, of course, The Grand Hotel, the Executive Head Chef has created a stunning menu for this special day and both The Mirabelle and The Garden Restaurant are open and taking reservations from 6pm. Harp music will fill the air, the cocktails will be flowing, it would be impossible to not fall in love with this iconic hotel. More here

Fury friends don’t need to be left out this valentines, Eastbourne’s only vegan restaurant The Good Grub situated on Compton Street offer doggy dinners that tastes anything but, and the Grand offers pet friendly accommodation with dog-friendly dinners available via room service. For a helpful guide to all the pet friendly places in Eastbourne download the new guide here 

There’s no need to spend money to make a romantic moment, cuddle up under a blanket and spend an evening stargazing, a clear February night is the perfect time to search the heavens. The South Downs National Park as it is one of only 16 International Dark Sky Reserves in the world, Birling Gap being one of the best places to see them, stick to the paths find a good spot and keep your eyes to the skies! Blanket and hot chocolate essential.

You know we said you don’t NEED a dozen red roses, well if you actually do, or there’s someone special in your life who’d love them, we’d suggest mentioning ‘The Eastbourne BID’ offer when booking in your Valentine’s bouquet with Janet’s Flowers in Mark Lane as you’ll get £5 off, so you can have change left over for a bar of chocolate too!