Valentine’s Day is special, a day to celebrate with your loved one, so what better way to spend the day than doing something you rarely do.

Here are nine ideas to give you some inspiration:

February 10 to 11, Jo Malone Valentine’s event, The Glades, Bromley

First, some shopping. You can spoil your loved one with someone thoughtful and romantic this year thanks to Jo Malone perfume store. Let the staff at Jo Malone help you discover the perfect presents for both then and you and enjoy a glass of British sparkling wine. For more information call 0370 192 5091 or drop in to the Jo Malone Bromley boutique.

February 14, Rivoli Ballroom, Brockley, screening of Pretty Woman

Crofton Park Pictures puts on screenings all year round and this Valentine's Day it has chosen Pretty Woman, the 1990s romantic comedy with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Doors open at 8pm and the film starts at 8.30pm. There is a bar to buy all your favourite cinema snacks.

Other screenings for a Valentine’s treat are:

February 15 - Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

February 16 - Bridget Jones Diary

Got to dinner at New Cross House

Pizza is a pretty perfect meal any night of the week but New Cross House do it better than most. With a wood-burning oven, it has a huge selection of yummy food to choose from. If you fancy something a little different it also serves a huge range of cocktails.

A Valentine’s evening with the stars, Greenwich

Why not visit the Royal Observatory Greenwich, including a romantically themed planetarium show? You will have the chance to look at the moon through the 18-tonne Victorian telescope and spend some time in the Meridian Courtyard with a glass of fizz. The romantic stargazing sessions include glasses of bubbly and a classic red rose for each couple attending. £40 per ticket.

Have cocktails and dinner at The London Particular in New Cross

This place does comforting but fancy food and it’s in a pretty and cosy location. Perfect for a quiet dinner on Valentine’s Day.

Great Gatsby Valentine's Ball, Shoreditch

This really is a spectacular way to spend Valentine’s Day. But there are rules, you have to dress up and take it seriously when choosing your outfit or you will be turned away. No trainers and no jeans. The Great Gatsby Valentine’s Ball will be a beautiful and glamorous evening of 1920s decadence. £45 per ticket 

Dine at Papillon Brasserie, Bromley

This restaurant serves delicious French cuisine from foie gras to sea bream to steak. It also offers some yummy cocktails to cheer your Valentine’s dinner.

The Bromley Court Hotel, Bromley

Enjoy a four-course meal, with a glass of champagne cocktail for each couple in a romantic and intimate setting in The Garden Restaurant. £29.95 each. 

Go for a lovely walk in the woods, Orpington

Petts Wood and Hawkwood is a haven for all kinds of birds, butterflies, amphibian and plant life. The eastern part of Petts Wood is the Willett Memorial Wood. The Hawkwood Estate and the remainder of the woodland was donated to the National Trust in 1957.

Madame Tussauds Lates

This adults-only event is perfect for date night with a complimentary glass of prosecco on arrival. Snap a selfie with over 200 celebrities including Kim and Kanye, Leonardo DiCaprio and even the Queen. You can even tell Trump what you really think. Tickets are £29 each.