This week, Chronicle & Echo visited independent businesses in the town centre to find out what they have to offer in the run up to Valentine’s Day.
From sweet treats and natural wax candles, to pottery and sparkly jewellery, nothing says love more than buying someone a gift from a local, independent business.
The variety this February is second to none, so let’s waste no time in showing you what you could get your hands on before the big day.
And if you are yet to book a date to celebrate, read our round up of the 10 Northampton restaurants offering exclusive Valentine’s menus.
The variety this February is second to none, so let’s waste no time in showing you what you could get your hands on before the big day.
![Is your valentine a plant lover? Not Another Jungle in George Row is worth a visit if the answer is yes. The rare plant shop has now expanded to a second room in order to store and sell everything a plant lover could hope for.](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjhiNmQwOGViLWRhYzctNDAzNC1iMWJjLWQ3ZTMyYWZkMzYyZjpjMTk3MTczMi05YjM1LTQ3YWEtYmJhMy0yMWQ1MTJkZjMyOWY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
17. Not Another Jungle
Is your valentine a plant lover? Not Another Jungle in George Row is worth a visit if the answer is yes. The rare plant shop has now expanded to a second room in order to store and sell everything a plant lover could hope for. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
![Here’s a look into the new section at the store in George Row, open now.](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQxNWZjMzM1LTQ4YjYtNDBmZi04NGIxLTg2Y2QzOTJkZWZmYTo3OGY2ZDY3Mi02YzQ1LTRlYTYtODA3Yi03M2Q5YjA2ZDg2ZTM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
18. Not Another Jungle
Here’s a look into the new section at the store in George Row, open now. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
![Tony Jones Florist is now open in his new location outside of Boots, as you enter the Grosvenor Centre. The bouquets are made and ready to be purchased – starting from £7 to the largest bouquets for £35.](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmE2ZmMzYzA1LWZjNGItNDY5Mi04NDVkLTFiNjQxY2M4NTUwZDo4OTZiNDYyMy01YjMzLTQxYjktYTc1Mi03NjVkODBhMzY1Zjk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
19. Tony Jones Florist
Tony Jones Florist is now open in his new location outside of Boots, as you enter the Grosvenor Centre. The bouquets are made and ready to be purchased – starting from £7 to the largest bouquets for £35. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
![A bunch of red roses can be purchased for as little as £7 from Tony Jones Florist.](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjViMGYzZDMyLWMyMTgtNDkwYi1iMTFhLTBkMzI2NTgyNjU0YzozZmIyNTYwNC0zZjgxLTQ5ZWItYmRiYy1lOTNlNTVhMTE2N2Y=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
20. Tony Jones Florist
A bunch of red roses can be purchased for as little as £7 from Tony Jones Florist. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds