With February 14 (Valentine’s Day) fast approaching — here are seven ideas for a quirky date in Nottinghamshire this month.

5. Explore Sneinton Market Avenues
Take a trip into the city and explore Sneinton Market Avenues, Nottingham city's home for independent businesses and creative studios. Located in the Creative Quarter, east of Hockley. The area is bustling with vibrancy and creativity, a perfect place for those in love with all things quirky and colour. For more details on businesses and their opening times, see www.facebook.com/sneintonmarketavenues Photo: Sneinton Market Avenues Facebook

6. A walk through the The Arboretum
This Green Flag award winning park is Nottingham's oldest public park and the closest park to the city centre. A historic, beautifully maintained park home to an important collection of over 800 trees, some of which are from the original collection. Location: Waverley Street, Nottingham. Photo: The Arboretum Facebook

7. Foraging walk at Rufford
On Saturday, February 17, Rufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton, will host a foraging event. Why not book this for a 'different type of date' this February? Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, this three-hour foraging walk is the perfect way to learn all about wild food. To purchase tickets, visit otallywilduk.co.uk/events/foraging-walk-nottingham/ Photo: National World/stock image

