It's Valentine's Day on Sunday – so share a romantic walk, ballet, classical concert or even a helicopter ride with your loved one. And for those who don't do soppy slushy stuff there's also an anti-Valentine's comedy night...

Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham

With spectacular vistas and romantic walks, there's plenty to please lovebirds.

Throughout Valentine's Week, which continues from now until Sunday (February 14), explore the gardens to discover plants that have been used as love charms and in love divinations for centuries.

Polesden Lacey House will be open every weekend in February, including Valentine's weekend, for a tour of the luxurious and glamorous rooms of Mrs Greville's Edwardian hey day. Tickets are £8 by booking in advance.

At the Valentine's Fair on Saturday (February 13) and Sunday (February 14) treat your loved one to chocolates, flowers and other goodies – and keep the children you haven't managed to escape from amused with activities.

For a special treat join the Valentine's Dinner Dance in the Courtyard Restaurant on Saturday (February 13) from 7.30pm, tickets £35 in advance.

Where: Great Bookham, RH5 6BD

Open: Gardens open daily 10am to 4pm

Cost: Gardens £7.50 adults, £3.70 children

Phone: 01372 452048

Web: www.nationaltrust.org/polesdenlacey

Gatton Park, Reigate

Wander through the romantic Capability Brown landscaped gardens of Gatton Park, home to the Royal Alexandra & Albert School.

The gardens are open to the public on Valentine's Day as part of the National Garden Scheme Open Gardens programme and right now you will be able to see the snowdrops on display.

You can also amble through the parkland and woodland area owned by the National Trust, which is open all year round.

Where: Rocky Lane, Reigate

Open: Sunday (February 14), 11am to 4pm, Wednesday (February 17), noon to 4pm. Also Sunday, March 7, 1pm to 5pm.

Phone: 01737 649038

Web: www.gattonpark.com

Painshill Park, Cobham

If you're thinking of popping the question then the 18th century ruined abbey at Painshill Park has been the backdrop for several marriage proposals in the past.

In fact, there is no shortage of romantic spots at this park with its gothic temple, grotto and gardens and lakes.

Where: Portsmouth Road, Cobham, KT11 1JE

Open: Daily 10.30am to 4pm

Cost: Adults £6.60, children £3.85

Phone: 01932 868113

Web: www.painshill.co.uk

Earlswood Common and Lakes, Redhill

Picnic by the two lakes and feed the ducks together at this tranquil beauty spot just outside Redhill.

The two large lakes are home to a wide collection of waterfowl.

There are idyllic walks around both lakes, including a 4.6 mile circular walk starting at the car park in Woodhatch Road, and woodland and meadows with brooks and streams.

Where: Woodhatch Road, near Redhill

Open: All year

Cost: Free

Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher

Take in the beautiful garden surrounding a lake and featuring an unusual turf amphitheatre.

Discover the island pavilion on the lake, the grotto and stunning viewpoints and feed the ducks.

Where: Portsmouth Road, Esher, KT10 9JG

Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm

Cost: Adults £6, children £3

Phone: 01372 467806

Web: www.nationalturst.org.uk/claremont

Hampton Court Palace

If weddings are on your mind then there is one every day at Hampton Court Palace as part of the Heads and Hearts programme of events.

Visitors can join in the wedding celebrations of Henry VIII and his sixth wife Kateryn Parr, which take place daily. Take part in the games and feasting and even borrow a Tudor cloak.

Where: East Mosley, Surrey, KT8 9AU

Open: 10am to 4.30pm, gardens close 5.30pm

Cost: Palace, maze and gardens – adults £14 on gate, £13 online, children £7, £6.50

Phone: 0844 482 7777

Web: www.hrp.org.uk/hamptoncourtpalace

Go Ape!, Farnham

Get your hearts racing with an action-packed date at Go Ape tree top adventure park in Alice Holt Forest.

There have even been proposals in the treetops and many couples return every year to celebrate their anniversary high in the canopy. Tarzans and Janes can explore the giant obstacle course set some 40ft above the forest floor with its swings, wooden tunnels, rope bridges, stirrups, log flumes and zip wires. Booking recommended.

Where: Alice Holt, Bucks Horn Oak, near Farnham, GU10 4LS

Open: Daily until Sunday, February 21 (except Tuesday 16), weekends only until Sunday, March 21, currently 8.30pm to 2.30pm

Phone: 0845 643 2034

Web: www.goape.co.uk

LeRoc with Strictly Come Dancing Stars Vincent and Flavia

Sweep your loved one off their feet with help from Strictly Come Dancing's Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace.

The pair will be joining a Valentine's Class Special LeRoc jive night at Dorking Halls to teach the Argentine tango at a basic level. You will also be able to see them in action in a cabaret performance and meet and greet them in the lounge area. LeRoc classes will also take place during the evening.

Where: Dorking Halls

When: Tuesday (February 16), doors 7.35pm

Cost: £10, members £9, £7 and £6 after 9.25pm

Phone: 01883 740559 / 07944 971195

Web: www.leroc.biz

Helicopter tours over London

Feel your love soar as you take to the skies on a helicopter flight.

Atlas Helicopters sightseeing tours are now taking off on weekends from Redhill Aerodrome and Fairoaks Airport in Chobham.

Your 30 or 40 minute tour in a helicopter which seats six passengers will take you over the capital for a birds-eye view of major attractions.

On Saturday (February 13) flights leave from Chobham while on Valentine's Day flights leave from Redhill Aerodrome. Call for full details.

Cost: From £125

Phone: 0800 328 0432

Web: www.atlashelicopters.co.uk

Moscow City Ballet presents Romeo and Juliet

What could be more romantic a show than the classic ballet of Romeo and Juliet?

Set to Prokofiev's dramatic score, the ballet follows the fate of the star-crossed teenage lovers from their first meeting to tragic end.

Where: The Hawth, Crawley

When: Sunday (February 14), 7.45pm

Cost: £32.50 (discounts available)

Phone: 01293 553636

Web: www.hawth.co.uk

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents Classical Love Themes

Set the scene for romance with favourites from Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture and Mahler's moving Adagietto, to beautiful arias from Madama Butterfly, Tosca, La Bohème and Turandot.

You can even begin the evening with a three course meal in the Spotlight Room (£15.95 in advance).

Where: The Hawth, Crawley

When: Tomorrow (February 12), 7.30pm

Cost: £20, £27

Phone: 01293 553636

Web: www.hawth.co.uk

Anti-Valentine's Day Comedy at the Cottage

If all that smoochy soppy stuff isn't for you or if you're still looking for love then this comedy night presented by Comic Angels is for you.

See female double act Lynn Chambers and Sally Nettleton who have taken three successful shows to Edinburgh and have numerous TV and radio appearances and writing credits between them.

Also on the bill is Jo Coffey who has presented a weekly slot on Big Brother's Little Brother with George Lamb, supported Pam Ann and appeared on BBC's Comedy Shuffle.

Support comes from Liam Speirs, Darshan Sanghrajka, Duncan Bolt and Luisa Omielan and your MC is Sajeela Kershi.

Profits raised will go to the British Heart Foundation and the Haiti appeal. It's advisable to book in advance

Enjoy a meal for two with a bottle of wine before the show – call the pub for details.

Where: The Home Cottage, Redstone Hill, Redhill

When: Sunday (February 14), doors 7.30pm, show 8pm

Cost: £10

Phone: 01737 762771

Web: www.myspace.com/comicangels