Celebrate love this Valentine's Day, with Valentine's events taking place throughout the week.

Alternatively, check out our What's On page for alternative, family friendly events going on in and around Rutland.

Valentine's Tea & Tour

Spread the love early this year with the Oakham Castle Valentine's Tea & Tour, including a walking tour of Oakham with tea or coffee and biscuit or cake to finish at Castle Cottage Café.

The tour will take place at 3pm on Saturday 11 February and last approximately 50 minutes.

Tickets cost £12.50 and can be booked at Oakham Castle or by calling 01572 757578.

Oakham Castle and gates, Oakham Market Place. Image credit: Nub News.

Seed Swap at Oakham Castle

Try something new this Valentine's Day with your loved ones.

Encourage your love to 'bloom' this year and try out some couples growing and gardening with the Annual Seed Swap at Oakham Castle, hosted by Root-and-Branch-Out CIC.

Pick up some FREE seeds, exchange seeds and share gardening tips with some pros.

All are welcome.

This event will take place from 11am until 1pm on 11 February 2023.

Valentine's Two to Tapas

Enjoy Valentine's Day at Rutland Garden Village's 'Radish' restaurant on 14 February 2023.

Start with a glass of pink fizz, and enjoy a range of tapas including chilli king prawns, chorizo, balsamic figs and more.

Round your meal off with a luxurious fondue to share.

The menu is £55 for two people.

People will need to call 'Radish' to book. Do so by calling 01572 770632 or emailing [email protected].

Tapas menu at Radish. Image credit: Rutland Garden Centre.

Valentine's Day at Rutland Hall Hotel

Make your 'someone special' feel extra special this Valentine's Day by treating them to a delicious three-course dinner, in the Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa Blossoms Restaurant, just one of their recent renovations.

Join the team for a three-course extra special dining experience, with live music on 14 February.

Dinner will cost £45pp. Alternatively, prices for dinner, bed, and breakfast for two people sharing a double bedroom start at £196.

Call the team on 01572 555526 to find out more and book.

Rutland Hall bandstand at sunset. Image credit: Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa.

Valentine's Fondue at Ovation

Valentine's week is fondue week at Ovation Wine & Spirit Bar on Oakham's Gaol Street.

If you don't mind sharing your food, then this one's for you!

14, 15 and 16 February, the popular wine and spirit bar will be hosting gooey, delicious cheese fondue evenings.

This costs £35 per couple, which gets you all the cheese and 5 dipping options.

Booking is essential and places are limited, so get in touch for more details...

Do so via Facebook or by calling 07535 947 574.

Enjoy a host of great drinks too! Image credit: Ovation.

Treat yourself at Warner's Traditional Sweet Shop

If you fancy something a little sweeter this Valentine's Day, pop down to Warner's Sweet Shop with your love, or the whole family.

Chris and the team are stocking Valentine's gift boxes and much more to tickle your tastebuds this month. You can pick up a pre-made gift box or create your own personalised selection to share - or keep all to yourself! After all, Valentine's Day is all about self-love too.

Find out more about their gluten free, vegan, and alternative options here, including fudge, ice-cream, milkshakes and more...

Spectacle of Light at Belvoir Castle

Fancy treating your better-half to something a little further afield?

Until 19 February 2023, Belvoir Castle are hosting their Spectacle of Light display - the magical after-dark experience for the whole family.

Discover the night-time wonder of Belvoir Castle as you follow a beautiful new Spectacle of Light and Sound around the glorious landscape.

Book here.

Belvoir Castle, NG32 1PE. Image credit: Nub News.

Get in touch if you have any of your own events to share.

Email [email protected] or click the 'Nub It' button on our What's On page to share your upcoming follies for FREE. We look forward to hearing from you!