Celebrate Valentines Day in the Heart of Dorset
Dorchester is known as the Heart of Dorset. It is right in the centre of the county and it is the heart of events, culture and heritage in Dorset too. This makes it the perfect place to celebrate Valentines with your loved ones. Check out our guide below with 5 ways to celebrate Valentines Day in Dorchester.

1. Book at romantic meal
Going out for a romantic meal on valentines day is a classic. It’s a great way to spend quality time with your loved one and they do say that food is the way to the heart.
Dorchester is full of restaurants perfect for your valentines date night, check them all out here and book your table now!
Image: Al Molo
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2. Book an experience
Make memories with your loved one by going out to see a film, visit a museum or try something different like Dorchester’s Escape Room. You can find out all of Dorchester’s amazing attractions to visit here.
Image: mosaic featuring heart pattern on display at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery

3. Buy a gift they will treasure
Dorchester has a wealth of independent shops selling such a variety of gifts that you will almost certainly be able to find something unique and thoughtful for your loved one.
- Classic flowers from Stems Florists, Sage and Fern Florists, The Florist of Poundbury
- Tasty treats from Mina’s Deli, Sugar Shack, Peppina’s,
- Jewellery from Goldcrest Jewellers, Dorchester Jewellers, Jordans Jewellers, iBuy & Sell Jewellers,
- Candles from Rhubarb Candle Company , House of Phaedra
There is so much to choose from! Check out all of the shops open in Dorchester and plan your shopping trip here.
Image: Goldcrest Jewellers

4. Enjoy an event together
The line up of events in February is jam packed! There are live music, talks, workshops and a whole host of brilliant events going on that you could enjoy together.
See what’s happening in Dorchester at www.discoverdorchester.co.uk/events.
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5. Do something free together
You don’t have to spend money to show your love. Spending time together is the best gift you can give. Walking is a brilliant way to spend time together and enjoy all that Dorchester has to offer. We have lots of self-guided walks in the town, short and long, that would be a perfect cost saving option.