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The South Downs Dark Skies Festival runs from February 12–22, 2026, celebrating its 10th anniversary as an International Dark Sky Reserve. Highlights include Star Parties on Brighton seafront, unique biofluorescent night walks at Seven Sisters, and a new family-friendly Dark Skies Explorer Trail.

Brighton offers plenty of ways to skip the traditional Valentine's Day clichés this year. We look at anti-romance parties like the 'Not a Valentine's Party' for singles, unique date ideas like live organ dissection and immersive cocktail experiences, and fun group activities for friends and couples.