Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
In need of a Valentine’s Day gift that is as special as the person you’re buying it for? Running low on inspiration? We’ve put together a handy guide of just some of the gift ideas that you can find here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Whatever their interests and passions, the answer isn’t far away!
Chocolate from The Chocolate Bar
Starting off with a classic, put a special spin on the traditional Valentine’s gift of chocolate with handmade artisan chocolates from The Chocolate Bar. Using only organic chocolate, and ingredients that are sourced as locally as possible, The Chocolate Bar offers a unique range of delicious flavours, including firm favourites such as salted caramel, and more adventurous options such as raspberry and chilli!
Llama Trekking and Afternoon Tea Experience
What better gift for the animal lover than to spend quality time with some llamas? Briery Hills Llamas’ Llama Trekking and Afternoon Tea Experience gives you the opportunity to spend time grooming and walking llamas, before finishing off your day with a freshly-made afternoon tea, all in a 32-acre haven of calm and tranquillity.
Bespoke Jewellery
For a personalised touch on another classic Valentine’s Day gift, why not opt for a bespoke piece of jewellery? Here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, we have a range of options, with Helen London Silversmithing and Anna Fine Jewellery both offering the chance for you to create a truly unique, one-of-a-kind piece of jewellery that shows that special someone just how much they mean to you. Helen creates intricate pieces using filigree, a visually striking yet technically demanding skill, while Anna offers one-off mini wearable sculptures.
The Ultimate Gin Experience
A collaboration between The Speech House Hotel and Silver Circle Distillery, The Ultimate Gin Experience combines gin, delicious food, and stunning surroundings. Learn more about how gin is handcrafted (and of course, enjoy some samples) at Silver Circle Distillery, and cosy up for an overnight stay in The Speech House Hotel, complete with dinner and breakfast.
Forestry England Membership
For the one who loves nothing more than getting out into nature, a Forest of Dean Membership offers a year’s worth of free parking at six of Forestry England’s pay-and-display sites throughout the Forest of Dean, making it even easier to spend time soaking up the benefits of being out and about in nature. Plus, their membership will also give them access to a range of benefits and discounts from a variety of carefully-selected partners!
New for 2023 Forestry England has just launched their National Membership scheme. Perfect if you want to explore the other wonderful wooded sites across the UK.
Unique Gifts from Taurus Crafts
If you know you want to find a unique gift this Valentine’s Day, but you just can’t quite put your finger on what it should be, check out the Gift Shop at Taurus Crafts? With a range of unusual and unique gifts from small artisan businesses around the world, you just might find exactly what you’re looking for.
Potter’s Wheel Introduction Experience
The perfect gift for someone who loves to get creative or try new things, Eastnor Pottery’s Potter’s Wheel Introduction offers the opportunity to create your own bowl or vase using the potter’s wheel. With positive and inclusive instruction from in-house potter’s wheel experts, this introduction is open to everyone, no matter your creative skills.
Make Your Own Wedding or Engagement Rings
Planning an engagement or a wedding? Make it extra special by making your own rings. This workshop will take you step by step to create your own beautiful rings using recycled or fair trade silver, gold, platinum, or palladium. To make it even more special, you can even reuse your own metal from pieces of jewellery you want to up-cycle!
Fall in love with Falconry
Give your partner a once in a lifetime experience with Wye Valley Falconry. You can purchase a one-to-one private session with owls, hawks and falcons. A memorable close-up encounter with incredible birds of prey.
No matter who you’re giving gifts to this Valentine’s Day, you’re sure to find the perfect option for them here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley! Find out more about how you can spend Valentine’s Day here.
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