Places aren’t open for browsing, so last-minute retail missions will not be a good idea – making click and collect or surreptitious deliveries the order of the day.
Luckily there are many independent shops and businesses in and around Mansfield selling wonderful presents to give to your Valentine on February 14, from chocolates and roses to tipples and lingerie.
Here are nine of the best.
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. Jolly Jewellers Valentine gift ideas.
Jollys Jewellers will deliver. Picture: Anne Shelley. Photo: Anne Shelley
. The Old Mill Catering Co
The Old Mill Catering Co on Hallam Way, Mansfield Woodhouse, is taking orders for its 'Ultimate Valentines Platters' piled with treats and savouries. (https://www.facebook.com/TheOldMillCateringCo) Photo: Pixabay
1. The Old Mill Catering Co
The Old Mill Catering Co on Hallam Way, Mansfield Woodhouse, is taking orders for its 'Ultimate Valentines Platters' piled with treats and savouries. (https://www.facebook.com/TheOldMillCateringCo) Photo: Pixabay
2. Blooming Wonderful
Blooming Wonderful, on Leeming Street, Mansfield, will deliver roses, bouquets, balloons and more. Orders can be delivered on Valentine's Day itself. (https://www.bloomingwonderfulmansfield.com/shop/Valentines_Day.aspx) Photo: Google
3. Clipstone Park Distillery
Family firm Clipstone Park Distillery specialises in gin liqueurs and has an online shop. (https://www.clipstoneparkdistillery.co.uk) Photo: Pixabay
4. Brambles
The Brambles flower shop on Nottingham Road has several Valentine's arrangements available for delivery. (https://www.bramblesflowers.com/occasion-9/valentines-day.htm) Photo: Google