Stuck on ideas for Valentine’s Day? Want to do something a bit more obscure and out of the ordinary? Why don’t you try one of these ideas with your significant other – or even with a friend? Who says Valentine’s has to be romantic?
- Go Ape
If you’re not afraid of heights, Go Ape is the place to go. Located in the Forest of Dean, if you’ve got a car, it’s within travelling distance.
Explore the canopies in this action adventure trail, completed with zip-lines, segways and sky-ropes, it’s bound to be a time full of fun and laughter.
Bookings are required so it’s definitely one to plan in advance – and is weather dependable – and you can always go as a group to add to the fun.
2. Couples Shopping Challenge
A popular trend that has rose on TikTok is the couples shopping challenge.
The basis is you predecide on catagories and both go seperately, buy something for the other person from the categories.
This is perfect for a budget and shows how well you know the other person – and a perfect time to crack a few jokes.
3. Flying lesson @ Gloucestershire Airport
Want a bit of an adrenaline rush? With a bigger budget, you can have flying lessons at Gloucestershire Airport. Don’t panic – you won’t be up there all alone!
You’ll have the guidance of an instructor and be under their supervision as you explore the sky.
Whether you want to go in a helicopter or plane, it’s an ultimate entertainment date – and you can finish it off with a pint at the pub!
4. Escape Room
With Escape Hunt opening up in Cheltenham late 2020, why don’t you test your knowledge in one of their Escape rooms? An hour to crack riddles with both common sense and out of the box thinking, this will definitely test your bond.
I mean… locked in a room where there’s definitely going to be some contrasting ideas… what could go wrong?
This would work amazingly as a double date or a group activity to add to the laughter you’re bound to get.
5. Rage Room
Why not vent some frustration and smash things up together? This is a bit on the pricey side but a way to get out the pent up frustrations.
Based in Bristol, The Rage Room is a great place to go with you being able to choose your own music and kitted out in safety gear to prevent injuries – why don’t you give it a go?
Drive there, get the train and a bus or taxi, it’s within travelling distance!
