Special events are being held in a town's entertainment quarter to mark the most romantic day of the year.

Dorchester businesses- at Brewery Square will celebrate Valentine’s Day with themed activities.

Singer Emma Marshall will be performing a series of love songs for guests dining at Italian restaurant, Luciano’s between 7 and 9pm on Tuesday, February 14, bringing her mix of smooth jazz and eclectic swing.

Wine merchant, Morrish & Banham will also be offering £5 glasses of Prosecco Frizzante Rose from 4 to 6pm on February 14.

For those looking for to enjoy some much-needed R&R with their loved ones, F.I.T.T. Chiropractic will be offering two for one when treatments are booked together all week from Monday, February 13.

Tara Bailey, Centre Manager at Brewery Square said: “Our businesses love to bring the Dorchester community together and events like Valentine's Day provide a perfect opportunity to enhance their existing offering. Our visitors can truly make a day of it with live music, delicious food and drink, relaxation treatments and special gifting discounts all in one place."

As part of the celebrations, Stems Florist is also offering a 15 per cent discount on all flowers bought on 14th February and Anytime Fitness will be running its ‘Bring a Friend’ promotion from now until February 19. New customers will be able to join on the same rate as their friends or family members on an existing membership.