Get on board for alternative, fun and budget-friendly trips out for Valentine’s Day in Sheffield

With the big day often marked by commercial spending, sometimes a trip out is the most thoughtful way to show that special someone that you care. So, if you want to treat your Valentine – or even yourself! – there are lots of wonderful places to explore and enjoy locally:

-- Kelham Island Museum (postcode S3 8SA) - a lovely industrial museum in a great area with cafes and restaurants nearby.

-- The Treehouse Board Game Cafe (postcode S2 4QF) - Sheffield's first board game cafe, a friendly, welcoming space for gamers old and new.

-- Sheffield Botanical Gardens (postcode S10 2LN) – stroll amongst the beautiful flowers and trees.

-- Rivelin Valley Nature Trail (postcode S6 5SH) - a wonderful nature and heritage trail that links Sheffield to the Peak District National Park.

The Stagecoach Journey Planner will show you the best route – just enter the postcode at https://www.stagecoachbus.com/plan-a-journey.

With fares capped at just £3 per journey, free bus travel, with a bus pass, for concessions, and incredible value options like Dayrider tickets available, everyone can enjoy unforgettable days out, without stretching the budget.

Matt Kitchin, managing director of Stagecoach Yorkshire, said: “Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to show someone that you care – but you do not have to spend a fortune to do it! Sometimes a fun trip out by bus can be even more meaningful than buying something.

“Our region has so many beautiful, interesting and romantic places for everyone to enjoy – and our reliable and comfortable services will get you there in style. So, there has never been a better time to get on board for a day out you won’t forget!”