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Unique Valentine’s date night ideas in London, Manchester and Edinburgh

Don't bore your loved one with teddy bears and roses this Valentine's Day, these date night ideas will be sure to surprise them

ROSES, chocolates, wining and dining - for most people, Valentine's Day has been done to death.

What if this year, you surprised your loved one with something completely unexpected?

 Don't bore them with roses and teddy bears this Valentine's Day
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Don't bore them with roses and teddy bears this Valentine's DayCredit: Getty - Contributor

The key to a unique gift is in it's lack of material. Experiences are where it is at.

Opt for a unique date night so that you can share some quality time together and make memories - they'll certainly last longer than chocolates.

To make it that bit more special, why not travel to a completely new city to make it that much more exciting?

We've picked out the best date nights to book in London, Manchester and Edinburgh.

Star buy:

Available in 60 different locations around the UK, this couples photo shoot is both convenient and cheap.

While you make sweet memories, you'll also enjoy the experience.

This price includes a consultation with a stylist for both of you and a pre-shoot make-up and hair session for her.

What's more, you'll get an A4 print of your perfect image thrown in for free.

 Create a memory-saturated keepsake together with a couples photo shoot
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Create a memory-saturated keepsake together with a couples photo shoot

London

, from £9, Groupon

 Woo with your moves - book both of you in for a series of romantic dance lessons
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Woo with your moves - book both of you in for a series of romantic dance lessons

, £99 for two, Virgin Experience Days

 This romantic cruise sees you sail down the River Thames while enjoying a three-course meal and listening to live jazz
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This romantic cruise sees you sail down the River Thames while enjoying a three-course meal and listening to live jazz

, £110 for two, Not on the High Street

 Ok, so it's not at night, but this date is not one to miss - Paddle board through your favourite spots in London for the ultimate bonding experience
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Ok, so it's not at night, but this date is not one to miss - Paddle board through your favourite spots in London for the ultimate bonding experience

Manchester

, £63.70,  Virgin Experience Days

 Give chocolates, but in a completely different way - this course in Manchester is all about the sweet stuff
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Give chocolates, but in a completely different way - this course in Manchester is all about the sweet stuff

, £99 per person, Virgin Experience Days

 Take their breath away with this tour of Manchester - via helicopter
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Take their breath away with this tour of Manchester - via helicopter

Edinburgh

, Virgin Experience Days

 One he is sure to love - discover historic Edinburgh and get merry on whisky while you're at it
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One he is sure to love - discover historic Edinburgh and get merry on whisky while you're at it

, £78 for two, Virgin Experience Days

 Enjoy afternoon tea and take a tour of Edinburgh on this adorable vintage bus
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Enjoy afternoon tea and take a tour of Edinburgh on this adorable vintage bus

If you'd rather err on the safe side, opt for one of these foolproof classics this Valentine's Day.
Or, hhead to Pandora right now to get two gifts for the price of one.

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