Not all of us can afford to jet off for Valentines Day but it is surprising the places you can visit in Britain whilst still getting away from the drags of your daily home life.

Many places in Britain in February could be all the more romantic should we get a bit of snowfall, so wrap up warm and take romantic boat rides in the lakes, enjoy the traditional Roman baths or trek up a massive hill, whichever, just make sure you get away from it all and enjoy being pampered by your man.

Bath
There are few places in the UK that combine such dreamy countryside with glorious historic architecture; This wonderfully romantic city and with countless things to see and do, there is plenty of reasons NOT to stay cooped up in your hotel room on February 14th!

First of all, you can’t visit Bath without visiting The Roman Baths in the heart of the city. They have a fascinating range of artifacts spanning over 2,000 years and interesting audio guides that bring them to life as you maneuver the original beauty spa. However, if you want the beauty but don’t fancy trudging through years of history, then a trip to Thermae Bath Spa will definitely benefit you just as much; a full range of therapies are available, as well as an indoor bathing pool, aromatherapy steam rooms and a rooftop pool which overlooks the golden city

Pulteney Bridge is a stunning architectural gem and one of only a handful of Bridges to have shops built into it. Ok, so you’re looking at the River Avon and not Niagara Falls, but you get a beautiful view AND shopping there’s no reason to complain and to end a magical day, what could be more enchanting than your very own open-top horse drawn carriage ride around Bath? Snuggle up under cosy blankets with your loved one or if you fancy being a little bit more adventurous, a champagne hot air balloon flights from Royal Victoria Park might take your fancy.

The Peak District

For couples who want to experience the great outdoors this Valentine’s Day, The Peak District is the perfect solution. Britain's first national park, established in 1951, offers its visitors peace, tranquility and adventure; and as the setting for the film adaption of Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice, its perfect for recreating those romantic scenes with your loved one.

The Lake District

If, after all the running around busy card shops trying to find the perfect gift for your loved one, you want to spend Valentines day somewhere quiet and cosy, just the two of you, and escape from it all, then the Lake District will be an ideal retreat for you.

If you want to get your adrenaline pumping you can enjoy the ultimate off road journey through the Lake District's intense and challenging terrain. These trails are the most difficult in the country open to 4x4 vehicles, and will take him to the top of some of England's highest peaks in the most remote and breathtakingly beautiful regions of the Lakes. He'll be exhilarated, the setting will be perfect, and he will be more than willing to make sure he hasn’t frightened you half to death! If you want to be really daring you might fancy going sky diving and enjoying the Lakes from a completely different angle, providing you have the stomach for it you man will definitely think you’re the best woman alive.

Edinburgh

One of the UK's most popular cities is also an excellent place for couples to enjoy themselves. Shopping, historic grandeur, long walks holding hands, lots of things to do and mouth-watering restaurants make it a top destination to while away a couple of days with a romantic city break.

Edinburgh has one of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world, making it ideal to gaze out over while tucked inside your boyfriends arms. With Scotland's most famous castle dominating the city skyline, get out your walking boots and get your fella to drag you up the massive hill where you can look out at the magnificent views over the city.

Littered with modern shops, restaurants and hotels, Edinburgh finds a perfect balance between all things traditional and contemporary so it comes as no surprise that Kirsty Alsop and Phil Spencer from Location, Location, Location refer to it as; “The best place to live in the UK,” and even though we aren’t all lucky enough to live there, it’s all the more reason to visit and discover world-class museums and galleries, take a tour on an open-top bus or even visit the city's own zoo. From the world famous festivals to top-class restaurants and bars, not to mention fabulous shopping, you'll be spoilt for choice.

FemaleFirst – Ruth Harrison