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

5. The Flower Stop
Elaborate bouquets are available from The Flower Stop on Pecks Hill as well as balloons and teddies. Deliveries are being made and a click and collect service is running. (https://www.theflowerstopmansfield.co.uk) Photo: Jane Hilton

6. The Rose Bower
The Rose Bower on Outram Street, Sutton in Ashfield, is making deliveries of its Valentine's arrangements, some of which come with pink fizz or prosecco. (https://www.therosebower.co.uk/occasion-9/valentines-day.htm) Photo: Google

7. Flowerz by Angie
Flowerz by Angie, on Station Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, will supply roses, chocolates, mixed hampers and other Valentine's gifts. (https://www.flowerzbyangie.co.uk/occasion-9/valentines-day.htm) Photo: Google

8. Fashion4Passion
Fashion4Passion, based on Langford Road, Mansfield, sells handmade vintage lingerie. (https://fashion4passion.co.uk) Photo: Pixabay