Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to support local independent businesses if you’re in need of a last minute gift for a loved one.
At a time when businesses have survived Covid and then had to contend with a cost of living crisis, our support is really important for the independents in Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough and Rushden.
So if you need a present or are looking for inspiration for where to take someone special for a treat on Tuesday (February 14), look no further!
We’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite independents from across the north of the county – among them you will find somewhere to buy flowers, cards, a range of gifts and even some environmentally friendly products.
There’s also details of a new bar which has opened just in time for Valentine’s Day so it could be the perfect place to go if you love cocktails.
Scroll down to check out our list of lovely local businesses who would love to have your custom not only this month, but throughout the rest of the year too.
9. Let's show some love for our independents this Valentine's Day
Food For Thought is a zero waste emporium at Wellingborough's Nene Court which sells food as well as cleaning, personal hygiene and home products – many of these are locally sourced as well as being ethically and sustainably sourced. While it might not be the obvious place to get a gift, you never know what you might find and the planet will love you for shopping there! Photo: National World
10. Let's show some love for our independents this Valentine's Day
La Luna & The Blue Room has just opened its doors in Silver Street, Wellingborough, with bosses promising a ‘variety of bespoke and classic cocktails’ and ‘the perfect atmosphere to dance the night away.’ Sounds like the perfect place if you are planning a date night on or around February 14! Photo: National World