Getting ready for Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is here again!   

Yes, on Thursday 14^th February we can show our beloved just how much we care, or leave a secret crush guessing with an unexpected gift or card.

Here at The Market Hall in Durham we can help you out with everything you need for Valentine’s Day – the special gifts, the surprises, the cards and the seduction!

If you’re planning to say it with flowers on Valentine’s Day, then there will be plenty available at the top of the main entrance ramp.  Come along and choose from fresh roses and a selection of other flowers. 

However, if you’re looking for other ideas, here are our Top 10 ideas to make Valentine’s Day 2013 one to remember!

Valentine's cards at Cardtrix

1 Valentines cards from Cardtrix, units 32 and 33 and Corner Cards, unit 59

Don’t just say it with a card this Valentine’s Day, say it with a giant card from Cardtrix!  There are lots to choose from, so you’ll find the perfect one for the one you love right here.  Or why not visit Corner Cards, where you’ll find a new stock of Hallmark cards … and you’ll like their prices!

2 Make your own personalised cards with Crafty Nook, unit 27

Nothing says I love you more than something you’ve made yourself.  Do you fancy giving your Valentine a completely unique card?  Well pop in to Crafty Nook to pick up all the pieces to make a card that will never be forgotten.

Valentine's bears at Bear Bottom

3 Valentine’s Bears from Bear Bottom, unit 21

Be cute and give your Valentine something to cuddle when you’re not there.  A Valentine’s Bear can say it all for you, come in to Bear Bottom to see the selection from £1.99.  There are cuddly hearts too if a bear’s not for you.

4 A Hat with Heart from Pat’s Hats, units 22

It’s been quite cold this week, so why not choose a gift to keep your Valentine warm.  A Valentine’s hat from Pat’s Hats shows you really care.

On special offer at Kirsty's Hampers

5 Heart picture frames from Bead Bizarre, units 36 and 37

Buy your beloved a pair of heart photo frames from Bead Bizarre and make sure you put your favourite photo of the two of you (obviously in your favourite place in Durham) into one of them!  Visit Bead Bizarre for lots of other heart shaped gifts.

6 Choose the hamper to pamper your Valentine at Kirsty’s Hampers, unit 39

Does your Valentine like chocolates, or fudge or biscuits?  Or all of them?  Visit Kirsty’s Hampers, new to The Market Hall, and get the perfect hamper gift.  As a special Valentines offer, Kirsty’s giving free Thornton’s chocolates with each cupcake gift bought.

Gifts at Pauline's Health Cabin

7 A Valentine gift – that reveals itself to be a facecloth from Pauline’s Health Cabin, unit 49

How about a gift that’s both beautiful and useful and lasts long after Valentine’s Day.  These cupcakes and roses will surprise, they’re really face cloths.

8 Curry from The Curry Shop, units 4 to 5

Did you know that many of the spices in curry are aphrodisiacs?  We reckon a curry will bring flavours and fun to your Valentines.

Scallops and Oysters at IK Fish

9 Oysters and scallops from IK Fish, unit 53

Our specialist fishmonger has fresh fish and shellfish in every day.  Ask anyone to name an aphrodisiac, and chances are they will say oyster first.  However, did you know that the oyster’s aphrodisiac qualities are at their strongest at this time of the year?  Come in and choose your fresh oysters on the day!

10 Strawberries from Durham City Fruiterers, units 18 and 19

If you’re serving your loved one Champagne, then make sure you’ve got some fresh strawberries to go with it.  Pick them up at Durham City Fruiterers.

Remember with more than 50 stalls in The Market Hall, there’s plenty of choice, so come in and find the perfect gift for your Valentine.

Maybe you want to celebrate St Valentine’s day with the whole family, in which case heart shaped biscuits from Akins Family Bakers especially for Valentine’s Day will be ideal.

Oh, and if you’re thinking of a sexy little number as a Valentines present, then visit Helen’s Hosiery where you could pick up something appropriate, in red or black!