Valentine's Day won't be quite the same as it has been in previous years, but that doesn't mean there's not a lot of love around.
Among those hit hard by three lockdowns are Herefordshire's tourism businesses, who won't this year be able to welcome couples enjoying a romantic dinner or intimate getaway.
Instead, some of those businesses have embraced the Valentine's spirit to re-create memorable romantic moments from the silver screen at their boutique boltholes or in their gorgeous grounds.
With tongues firmly in cheek they have captured those moments to shine a light on some of the county's best romantic spots for couples to put on their post-lockdown must-visit wish list.
Visit Herefordshire offers a light-hearted invitation to couples to visit when the time is right and a prize for those who want to join in the fun - couples desperate to escape their own four walls when it is allowed will find a warm welcome in Herefordshire from hoteliers, cottage owners, restaurateurs, and activity guides.
And, for those who would like to join in the fun, Visit Herefordshire is offering a hamper of goodies for the best recreation of a romantic movie moment for those sharing their efforts online – just use the hashtag #romanticfilmmoments and be sure to tag in Visit Herefordshire on Instagram or Facebook so you can be entered into the competition.
Edwin Kirk from Herefordshire’s hip ‘The Rule of Tum’ hospitality group had lots of fun recreating the diner scene from When Harry Met Sally in one the group’s restaurants – The Burger Shop in Hereford. He is pictured with Kirsty Price.
Rollover Beverly Wiltshire! Jo Hilditch from White Heron Properties, a collection of luxury self catering cottages set in the grounds of her family’s Whittern Estate near Kington in the north of Herefordshire, took a Pretty Woman-style bubble bath in one of the beautiful bathrooms at her signature property, the Colloquy.
Nicky and Aaron Heath were also inspired by a Richard Gere classic, recreating the magical moment between him and Debra Winger from An Officer and a Gentleman.
The couple own Oldfield Forge, a traditional blacksmithing business in the heart of rural Herefordshire.
Their Couples Day Date Blacksmithing course is the perfect post-lockdown day out where visitors take home a bespoke piece of ironwork they create.
Mikey Jones from Oaker Wood Leisure drew on inspiration from Pride and Prejudice for a bracing shot channelling the Mr Darcy moment.
He can usually be found busy in his role as senior activity instructor rather than taking a fully clothed dip in the site’s beautiful lake near Leominster.
For couples looking to rekindle the flame post lockdown or for new couples finally able to spend time together, Herefordshire provides some picture perfect romantic backdrops and lots of activities.
Steve and Claire Layton from The Orgasmic Cider Company near Eardisley cannot wait to welcome guests back for orchard tours and cider tastings.
Couples can even book their Green Lane Carriage, a vintage Victorian railway carriage which they have lovingly renovated into overnight accommodation, for a quirky sleepover with lovely views towards the Black Mountains!
In the absence of guests, they had fun last week recreating a scene from the 1945 classic romantic drama Brief Encounter.
Mark Green, owner of The New Inn near Ross on Wye joined by his wife Julie, took on the personas of CS Lewis and American poet Joy Davidman whose lives were depicted in the 1993 biographical drama film Shadowlands.
As a boy in Belfast, CS Lewis was inspired by a painting of Herefordshire’s Golden Valley to write his Chronicles of Narnia.
This scene appears in Shadowlands, with Lewis and Davidman supposed enjoying a view of the Golden Valley which is in fact shot some 12 miles south at Symonds Yat of the Wye Valley.
Couples will enjoy discovering this slice of paradise on a post lockdown escape.
Sleeping over at Mark’s brilliant new pub with rooms, the New Inn, will guarantee a romantic escape with roaring fires and original features dating back to the 16th century when it was a coaching inn.
Husband and wife team Jon Williams and Sarah Monk from Eastnor Pottery recreate the classic scene in Ghost (what else!) when Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore took to the wheel.
Released in 1990 this iconic film inspired a generation of potters!
Couples looking for a post lockdown bonding experience will love a pottery day with Jon and Sarah.
Set within the grounds of the magnificent Eastnor Castle near Ledbury, the dramatic setting is sure to fire up the creative juices.
For more information and inspiration visit www.visitherefordshire.co.uk #romanticfilmmoments
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