20 quirky date ideas for the best day ever!

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Are you a little bit bored of the same date ideas? A meal out, Netflix and chill, going to the cinema. While we’re all feeling appreciative that the world is opening back up now and we can actually go out on dates, sometimes it’s nice to spice things up a little bit and try something different. With these 20 quirky date ideas, you’re guaranteed to have fun and try something outside of your usual date nights.

Unique and quirky dates are great for couple who are looking to try something different or even for first dates. Going rock climbing or heading to an theme park is a much more memorable first date than meeting up at a pub or restaurant. After a year of being stuck inside, getting back into the dating game might be a bit of a struggle but a quirky date idea could be the perfect ice-breaker and local dating sites like Meet Cumbria Singles can help you find your perfect, fun-loving match!

1. Rock climbing – If you’re an active and adventurous couple then rock climbing could be perfect for you. Now I’m not suggesting you go out and get yourself all kitted out for climbing the nearest quarry but why not head to a rock climbing wall instead? Indoor rock climbing is a great way to try something new but stay safe and you never know it might just start a new hobby!
2. Thrill seek at a theme park – Mad about rollercoasters? Then let your thrill seeking side come out and head to a theme park. You can brave the sharp drops and twists and turns and hold each others hands for comfort.
3. Watch a sunrise or sunset – head to a beautiful, quiet spot and start or end the day together. Watching a sunrise or sunset is a beautiful moment and one that’s lovely shared with someone you care about.
4. Visit a planetarium – hands up who else finds the night sky and stars really romantic? There’s just something about getting lost looking up at the millions of stars above you. If you and your partner love space then a planetarium is for you.
5. Go golfing – nope I don’t mean heading out on to the golfing green I mean those adult crazy golf locations like Junkyard Golf or Ghetto Golf where you can drink cocktails and see who is the worst at trying to get a hole in one.
6. Go on a scavenger hunt – geocaching has been described as scavenger hunting for adults. Geocaches are hidden all over the world and you only need your phone to play.
7. Go paintballing – ready to get covered in paint and see who has the best aim? Paintballing can be lots of fun but you may end with a few bruises at the end of it.
8. Go out for breakfast – we all know a popular date activity is going out for a meal but this usually in an evening. Switch it up a bit and head out for an indulgent breakfast instead.
9. Head to a scare zone – O.K. this one is kind of specific to Halloween but scare zones have sprung up all over the U.K. in recent years. Using live actors to terrify you and provide an all round spooky experience. It’s a good excuse to hold hands and get extra close.
10. Try out an escape room – If you want to see how well you work together as a team and how you handle pressure then an escape room is for you. This could be a good choice for people who are just dating and not looking to physically meet up right now due to the current restrictions in place as a lot of escape rooms can be done virtually. Video dating as a great way to stay in the dating world without the pressure of physical meet up and with dating sites like match me happy you can feel comfortable and confident that you have control over how virtual dating goes before any physical meet ups.

11. DIY together – taking on a project together can bring you closer together as it’s something you’ve achieved as a team. Work together and reward yourself at the end of the day with some good food and a glass of wine.
12. Go back to where to all began – if you’ve been together a while then reminiscing about where you first met or reliving your first date can be a great way to fall even deeper in love. If you’re only dating right now, going with one of these quirky date ideas will make sure you have something fun to look back on in years to come.
13. Go skydiving – definitely not for the faint hearted but skydiving is on many peoples bucket lists and jumping out of a plane together and taking that risk is definitely going to shake up your relationship
14. Become zookeepers – lots of zoos and animal sanctuaries offer keeper experiences. If you’re animal lovers then bond together over caring for a cute animal
15. Go glamping – camping has come a long way and glamping is the romantic alternative to a tent. From yurts, wooden lodges or Hobbit style homes, there are a range of unique glamping opportunities
16. Take on an obstacle course – giant inflatable obstacle courses can be found in a range of locations, some are indoors, some outdoors and some are even over water. And the good news is, they’re not just for kids. Get competitive and see who can complete the course the fastest.
17. White water rafting – there’s something about white water rafting that looks super fun. Like a water ride but a heck of a lot more intense!
18. See a waterfall – when you think of waterfalls you probably think of exotic locations but did you know the U.K. has some beautiful waterfalls too? Surrounded by beautiful scenery you could pack up a picnic and head to a waterfall and take in the beauty of nature.
19. Create a time capsule – make a time capsule or a memory box of everything that represents you as a couple and your relationship to date. Seal it up and store it away to open in the future. You could even write a note to each other to store away and read in the future.
20. Explore the next town over – play tourists in the next town over. Visit any historical spots, find a museum and sample some independent food trucks or cafes. Chances are you’re familiar with the place but have never really taken the time to explore what it has to offer.

Do you have any quirky date ideas? Will you be trying out any of these ideas? Let me know in the comments!