Valentine’s day celebrations are once again on the horizon, with shops and restaurants filled with hearts and flowers galore.

The one question that forever plagues a couple at this time of year is how to spend that special day.

We have put together a list of five different date ideas to surprise even the most adventurous of couples.

1. Puzzalogical Escape Rooms

Spice up your Valentines or date night plans with 60 minutes of fully immersive and live entertainment. In puzzalogical Escape Rooms you are locked into one of the immersive and realistic rooms where your team will play a part in a vital mystery.

To escape the room, you must discover clues and complete challenges using logic and each other to co-ordinate.

It’s an experience that will create a fun, hilarious and intellectually stimulating night out. Definitely one for the dating guide.

Puzzalogical Escape Rooms would be a fantastic place to get to know someone on a more intellectual level and see if the two of you really do click.

They have been awarded a five star rating on Trip advisor with 179 positive reviews.

One reviewer said: “Had such a good time! Having previously done The Vault with my daughters, I decided it was time for me and my hubby to do a room together so opted for The Pharaoh's Mystery.

“Our host was amazing, got right into character and made the experience real fun. We had a brilliant time even though we failed to crack the room. Came out on a real high after thoroughly enjoying ourselves. Left wanting to do it all again. I would recommend to anyone. Just Prison Break left to do and hoping for more rooms to come!”


2. Ozone Ice Rink – Bracknell

When choosing a date activity that is a little different than just your average meal out, ice skating is one that could bring with it some magical moments.

The state-of-the-Art ice rink, which opened in 2021 is one of Berkshires top ice skating rinks and training facility.

Watch out though, you may want to your partner about their skating abilities before you book. That romantic night could turn tragic with the wrong fall.

All session must be booked in advice via the website, and each group will get a one hour slot on the ice. Plenty of time to impress them with your skating skills whether they be advanced or by simply not falling!

A visitor to the ice-rink commented on Trip Advisor:

“All the team were so kind and caring. Special thanks to Matt who took our daughter back on the ice and showed her the technique, you’re her hero! We can’t wait to visit again.”

South Hill Park Theatre and Arts centre

Whether it be for a romantic stroll through the beautiful grounds, a cinema showing or to watch a show in The Wilde Theatre, South Hill Park has everything a date could ask for.

It has even organised a special Valentine’s Day showing off the Royal Opera House Ballet – Romeo and Juliet on February 14 at 7:15pm.

An online reviewer said: “Beautiful short walks, great views, lovely staff, very good food, fabulous building with various forms of entertainment on offer. We go at least once a week when we can.love it!”

Another commented: “During a visit to my family who live in Bracknell they took me on a walk around the woods and grounds of South Hill Park. Really loved the place as weather good so sat outside and had a drink. Social distancing was very well organised during the COVID 19 crisis. Enjoyed the walk around so much we went back twice more.

4. Romantic Walks

When in doubt for a romantic date idea, there is sometimes nothing more romantic than getting to know your partner in the great outdoors. From Lily Hill Park to Peacocks Meadows, Bracknell offers some of the most beautiful waking trails in Berkshire.

Some paths to explore in and around Bracknell are:

  • Shepherd Meadows and River Blackwater, Sandhurst.
  • Peacock Meadows, Jennett's Park, Bracknell.
  • The Green Man Sculpture Trail, Jennett's Park, Bracknell.
  • Buckler's Forest, Crowthorne.
  • Englemere Pond Nature Reserve, Ascot.
  • Frost Folly, Warfield.
  • Lily Hill Park, Bracknell.

5. Go Ape, Bracknell

If all else fails and you are looking for something to create a little action and adventure on your date, ‘Go Ape’ is the perfect activity to bring out your wild side.

Set in Swinley forest, most of the activates take place amoung the trees. This includes Treetop Challenge, Treetop Adventure and Treetop adventure plus. However, if you’re acrophobic the activity park also overs Segway tours of the forest floor.

During the winter months, Go Ape is open from 9am – 3pm in the weekdays and 9:30am – 2pm on weekends. Reservation is a must for 2-3 hours of adventures and obstacles in the treetops.

 

One reviewer has commented about their experience on Trip Advisor saying: “Those familiar with Go Ape know the standard of the experience you get when you book with them, and the course at Bracknell certainly doesn't let it down.

“The course is fun, and led well by enthusiastic and energetic staff. As other reviews point out, the parking situation is a little strange, with the 'go ape car park' being separate to the other car park, but who really cares - its a 1 minute walk rather than a 30 second walk...

“If in the area, I would recommend go ape Bracknell highly.”