How to Live Your Best Single Life in Newcastle This Valentine's

If you’re a student in love, Valentine’s Day is always a banging time. But if you're like us, and you’re unlucky in love, then all you’ll feel like doing is hibernating away from the PDAs and love-sick couples.

But, just because Cupid hasn’t struck just yet, this doesn’t mean you can’t have a fab time being single in Newcastle this Valentine's Day. Here's what's on near you.

Being single in Newcastle: best activities

Spend time with your celebrity crush

Even though both Tom Hardy and Megan Fox are both taken, that doesn't mean you can't pretend. It's time to stock up on the popcorn and let the box set rerun of Peaky Blinders commence!

An evening at Newcastle City Hall

If 90s' pop stars are more your thing, then celebrate your favourite concerts at Newcastle City Hall with your gal pals. This entertainment venue is in a historic Grade II listed building, where you can enjoy watching the popular artists you’ve not been able to get out of your head.

Laugh uncontrollably at a ‘fabulously filthy’ novel

Kate Davies’ debut novel, ‘In at the Deep End’, is the ‘frank, funny and fabulously filthy’ coming-of-age story everyone needs if you're alone this V-Day. Put your feet up and find out what you’ll be letting yourself in for with this hilarious extract from the book. If you fancy getting distracted by more fiction, check out what book readings are taking place at The Lit & Phil.

Gather your girlfriends for Galentine's

If your mission to find ‘the one’ over the past 12 months has failed miserably, then it's okay; your gal pals are here for Galentine's Day. Get WhatsApping your girlfriends and head over to theirs for a game of Tinder Roulette. You never know, the squad might just find you the man of your dreams.

Host an anti-Valentine's party

If you hate Valentine’s, then it’s a great excuse for a party to celebrate... exactly that. Organise a SAD (Single Awareness Day) party with those who are just as over it as you are. Decorate your pad with black and broken hearts and compile a playlist of empowering numbers.

If you can’t be bothered to go to the effort, then hit the town in style. Live it up in Flares or Filthy's – we can't promise you won't hear any love songs, but you will most likely have a fantastic time!

Boys & beer night

The lads might claim to be ‘loving the single life’, but trust us... Most just want a big soppy cuddle and a laugh with their mates. Since you’re reading this, it’s down to you to organise a boys' night-in. Make sure it's full of beer pong and bants.

Do something your ex hated

Have an indulgent day of doing ALL THE THINGS your ex moaned about. Watch back-to-back episodes of Friends. Crank up the music. Binge on your favourite snacks that you used to hate sharing. This is a day to love yourself.

Go on a date

If you can’t beat them, join them. Time to get Tinder out and see who else is mindlessly swiping right... You never know, Cupid might strike just in time.

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