Where Love Blossoms

It might still be winter but romance is in the air, as it often is in February. Flowers and chocolates and expressions of love become oh, so important and the setting has to be perfect too, so BERNARD BALE takes us on a tour of Somerset’s beautiful and romantic surroundings

- Bernard Bale

LOVERS’ WALK, GROVE PARK 

Where better to hold hands for the first time, steal that first kiss or even pop the question than Lovers’ Walk, found in the beautiful Grove Park at Weston-super-Mare? Grove Park is the grounds of the 17th century Grove House, which became the property of the Pigott family in 1696. The park was their private garden and, surrounded by the mixed perfumes of flowers and trees, one cannot help but wonder how many lovers throughout the centuries shared a special moment in this atmospheric setting.

PULTENEY BRIDGE, BATH 

As those inexplicable feelings of love flow, so do the waters of Pulteney Bridge, Bath. This is no ordinary bridge. It has been described as ‘the most romantic bridge in the world’ and compared with the famous Ponte Vecchio in Florence. Best viewed from Parade Gardens, the amazing bridge is constantly serenaded by the waters of the crescent weir. A beautiful spot for a beautiful moment.

UPHILL