It’s an opportunity to show your better half how much you love them – whether it be popping the question, treating them to flowers and a candlelit dinner or giving them a beautifully wrapped present.
We have found a few surprises among the Valentine’s photos hidden in our archives.
People living in Derbyshire have used the special day to get married, highlight a life-saving campaign and protest against a Government minister’s visit.
*Please share your treasured memories of times past by emailing copies of your old photos and details about them to: [email protected]

. Flower power
Audrey Marsden of the Ashover Flower Arrangers’ Club working on her Valentine's Day display in 2006. Photo: Submitted

. Budding bakers
Ripley Junior School pupils Izzi Burgin, Lauren Burton, Kieran Newson and James Metters with their Valentine biscuits in 2009. Photo: Brian Eyre

. Romantic dinner
Ella Hutchings, 4, and Reef Burt, 3, enjoy a cosy Valentine's dinner at the Alton Manor nursery in Belper in 2009. Photo: Brian Eyre

. Lovely gift
Natalie Millward delivers a Valentine box to Daniel Hancock at Dronfield School in 2003 Photo: Dean Atkins

1. Flower power
Audrey Marsden of the Ashover Flower Arrangers’ Club working on her Valentine's Day display in 2006. Photo: Submitted

2. Budding bakers
Ripley Junior School pupils Izzi Burgin, Lauren Burton, Kieran Newson and James Metters with their Valentine biscuits in 2009. Photo: Brian Eyre

3. Romantic dinner
Ella Hutchings, 4, and Reef Burt, 3, enjoy a cosy Valentine's dinner at the Alton Manor nursery in Belper in 2009. Photo: Brian Eyre

4. Lovely gift
Natalie Millward delivers a Valentine box to Daniel Hancock at Dronfield School in 2003 Photo: Dean Atkins