Places aren’t open for browsing, so last-minute retail missions will not be a good idea – making click and collect or surreptitious deliveries the order of the day.
Luckily there are many independent shops and businesses in Sheffield selling wonderful presents to give to your Valentine on February 14, from chocolates and roses to unique crafts, lingerie and more.
Here are nine of the best.
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5. Katie Peckett Florist
Katie Peckett's shop on Ecclesall Road is selling Valentine's bouquets and gift boxes. Delivery is available in Sheffield, Chesterfield and surrounding areas. (https://katiepeckett.com/valentines-day-flowers) Photo: Steve Ellis
6. Sheffield Makers Hunters Bar
Sheffield Makers Hunters Bar - which has a bright yellow frontage off Hunters Bar roundabout that can't be missed - has come up with 'lots of ideas for sending some love' via delivery. Chocolates by Cocoa Wonderland, handmade ceramic dishes by Upsy Daisy Craft bearing the slogan 'you are loved' and 'heart drop' earrings made by Annie Barnett are just some of the gifts on offer. (https://sheffieldmakershuntersbar.com) Photo: Google
7. Gravel Pit
Gravel Pit, on Abbeydale Road, sells a curated range of native and tropical house plants along with pots, planters, terrariums, artwork, books, homeware and other curios. (https://gravelpitshop.com) Photo: Google
8. Bear Tree Records
If your Valentine is a music fan they will no doubt love some new sounds on vinyl for February 14. Bear Tree Records, based at The Forum on Devonshire Street, will deliver to most places and offers collections on Fridays. (https://beartreerecords.com) Photo: DEAN ATKINS