The last-minute dash to grab a card, tearing the price tag off the bouquet of flowers and finding the biggest box of chocolates your bag will allow for has become more cringe-worthy than the final scene of Titanic. For a date night that's all about sharing an experience, visit Meetup Life Drawing. Nestled in Manchester's Northern Quarter and with no class lead, this go-slow session is ideal for beginners - and those who struggle to follow instruction. Insider tip: tickets are priced at £8 and guests are invited to bring along a bottle.

If you hadn't already guessed, we're slightly obsessed with hunting down the hottest new wellbeing retreat. Okay, so this place arguably doesn't count as a Valentine's adventure (it's not available until 17-19 March), but what better reason to delay your date than an off-grid escape? The Coniston Hotel's two-night OTO CBD Retreat is based around focus, amplification and balance, all backed up by the healing properties of CBD. Activities include guided lake walks, sunrise yoga sessions and sound baths helmed by a professional sound practitioner.

If scouring your local farmers' market is you and your other half's idea of fun, then you should consider booking a foraging retreat in the Scottish Highlands. Perched on the shore of Loch Na Dal, Kinloch Lodge is framed by dense forests and rich farmland, making for the perfect foraging stomping ground. Led by outdoor enthusiast Mitchell, the four-day stay sees guests exploring everything from edible mushrooms to sourcing seaweed and mussels - packages come on a three-night B&B basis.

Let's be real: love languages are just as controversial as zodiac signs. While we're always up for consulting the stars, understanding whether your partner prefers quality time over words of affirmation is far more important than Mercury heading into retrograde. With that in mind, swapping a pre-prepared meal for two for a culinary class is inevitably more appetising and thoughtful. Enter, Pasta Evangelists. This prestigious pasta school is led by expert chef Roberta. During the 90-minute session, you'll discover both ancient traditions and artisan techniques. Classes fill up fast, so be sure to reserve your space to avoid any ravioli FOMO.

They say you can have multiple soulmates, and we're pretty certain an extra-large bottle of pinot noir is one of ours. Sound like you, too? Then you've probably already taste-tested half of London's wine bars. Venture a little further afield and you'll be rewarded with learning more about what goes into producing your favourite sparkling white. For the ultimate Galentine's getaway, take the two-hour drive from the city to the vineyard at Tinwood Estate. During the 90-minute tour, you'll explore rows of chardonnay and pinot meunier, before stopping at the barn and becoming a fully fledged sampling connoisseur.

Exhibitions have been upgraded. The days of aimlessly strolling around a gallery while skim-reading essay-length labels are gone; instead, immersive experiences have arrived. Cutting-edge visual effects and virtual reality have transformed the cultural world. Unless you and your partner live under a rock, you've probably already spent an afternoon gazing at the famous Starry Night from one of the deckchairs at Vincent Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience (extended through May). For that reason, you'll want to head to the Bob Marley One Love Experience instead - we can almost hear it from here.

First date? Bouldering is the perfect thrill-seeking activity - one that requires too much concentration to focus on any awkward silence. We're ranking Bonehill Rocks in Dartmoor National Park as our favourite place for a clamber. Set among rugged valleys and rippling rivers, these granite tors cater for all skill levels, from beginner to 8A. If you'd rather not front the windswept look, or would prefer the comfort of a space that's a little more public, check out nearby Dart Rock Climbing Centre.