Valentine’s Day in Manchester: Four alternative ways to celebrate from Junkyard Golf to Escape Rooms

New research by Emarsys has revealed the most romantic cities in the UK, with Manchester taking second place.

While a candlelit dinner for some is the dream date for Valentine’s Day, for others a bit of axe throwing might be more up their street. We’ve put together a guide featuring alternative ways to celebrate.

Whistle Punks Urban Axe Throwing

Perhaps you and your other half need to let off some steam this Valentine’s Day, and what better way than by throwing an axe at a wooden target?

Experts are on hand at Whistle Punks Urban Axe Throwing to guide players through their axe throwing experience.

You can find out more information, including how to buy tickets here.

Junkyard Golf

If you fancy practising your putting skills, or you just love a game of crazy golf, why not celebrate Valentine’s by battling it out with your other half or a group of friends at Junkyard Golf.

There are three different courses for visitors to choose from;

Bozo: Described as ‘the creepiest show on earth’ this course features clowns and fairgrounds.

Pablo: Expect to see a polluted paradise as you putt through pirate speedboats, glitter temples and skulls.

Gary: This course boats all your garage needs, from 90’s tunes, a scrapyard slide and a UV garage room, wind your way through written-off cars and auto-junk.

You can find out more information, including how to buy tickets here.

Lucardo Manchester - Escape Rooms

We all know that saying that teamwork makes the dream work but Lucardo’s Escape Rooms could cause some disputes between lovers as they try to solve the clues to escape the live action game.

The experience involves team members having to crack codes and solve puzzles, whilst also searching for clues in a mission to escape one of their themed rooms in 60 minutes.

You can find out more information, including how to buy tickets here.

Van Gogh Alive

For those who are after something a bit more relaxing, Van Gogh Alive could be the perfect date.

The multi-sensory experience takes visitors on a journey to places where he created many of his timeless masterpieces.

Created by Grande Experiences the immersive exhibition showcases 3,000 images that defined him as an artist and is running at MediaCity in Salford until 27 February 2022.

You can find out more information, including how to buy tickets here.