Though February is the shortest month, it can sometimes feel like the longest. Be sure to put some exciting dates in the diary to look forward to through those dark, chilly days!

Valentine’s Day
14 February

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It’s the most romantic day of the year, so whether you’re celebrating with close friends or that special someone, avoid pricier treats and show how much you care with one of our indulgent Valentine's Day recipes.

The Audience, Gielgud Theatre, 35 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6AR
15 February – 15 June 2013

Throughout her 60-year reign, the Queen has held strictly confidential weekly meetings with every Prime Minister from Churchill to Cameron. The fabulous Dame Helen Mirren takes her Elizabeth II film role to the stage in The Audience to illustrate what might go on behind closed doors at Buckingham Palace. We can’t wait!

Luminaries Woburnensis, Woburn Abbey, Woburn Park, Bedfordshire MK17 9WA
16 February

Experience Woburn's spectacular Abbey Gardens in a totally new light when, for one night only, the atmospheric grounds are transformed after dark for Luminaries Woburnensis. The warm glow of luminaria lights (small paper lanterns) will be used to denote pathways, trees and the lake, while specially created contemporary art installations are set to wow visitors.

Lichtenstein: A Retrospective Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG 21 February – 27 May

2013 Pop Art lovers can see the first major Roy Lichtenstein retrospective in over 20 years at the Tate Modern this February, which will bring together 125 of his most definitive paintings and sculptures. Don’t miss this unique chance to see the ground-breaking Artist’s Studio series of 1973–4.