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Manchester may not be widely recognised as the romance capital of the North but with some imagination you can have a valentine's day to remember. Follow our guide for inspiration.
Cuddle up on the Manchester Wheel
This specially commissioned giant observation wheel in Exchange Square will make you feel on top of the world. The £3.5 million wheel consists of 42 glass heated capsules, which can seat up to eight people. For an extra special treat you could ride in the luxury VIP capsule, where you can sip champagne while checking out views from 60 metres high.
The wheel is open from 10am - 11pm every day. Tickets can be bought at the wheel or online at www.worldtouristattractions.co.uk. Adults pay £5.50. The VIP gondola will cost you £50, or £65 with a bottle of champagne.
Get pampered together at debenhams day Spa
Spa treatments do not have to be solitary indulgences. One holistic therapy and beauty treatment centre in Manchester city centre has set up a couple's room where you can bring along a partner to share the experience.
The Romance for Two package allows you to choose and enjoy a 60-minute body massage treatment together in the couple's room for £40 per person. Need we say more? Details on 0161 835 4061 or www.thespaco.com.
Walk arm-in-arm in Castlefield
Castlefield is an extra special area, with fantastic views over water that will soften the heart of even the most hardened cynic. Its canals and viaducts, remnants of a time when Manchester was leading the world in industrial innovation, offer the perfect backdrop for romance. So wrap up warm and check out the sights and sounds together.
Try a little big screen magic
In the run-up to Kinofilm, Manchester's 10th international short film festival, a state-of-the-art mobile cinema will be touring the greater Manchester area, making a stop in Manchester city centre on February 14 for a Valentine's Day Special.
The Cinemobile is a specially adapted truck from Ireland that serves as a 100-seat cinema. On Valentine's Day, it will park in Albert Square for a day of romantic short films.
There will be a 45-minute programme every hour, so you have absolutely no excuse for missing it. For more information, call the Kinofilm office on 0161 288 2494.
Book a candle-lit dinner for two
Manchester has no shortage of good eateries, but some restaurants are more romantic than others. Lime Tree in Didsbury and Market Restaurant in the city's Northern quarter, for example, offer not only excellent British food but also a warm and cosy atmosphere.
Romantic French restaurants include Juniper in Altrincham and Le Petit Blanc in Manchester city centre. Le Mont, on the top floor of Urbis, offers fantastic views across the city.
Evuna on Deansgate is a charming Spanish restaurant, while Palmiro in Chorlton and Piccolino in Manchester city centre are both excellent choices for Italian food.
Chinese may not be the most popular choice for a romantic meal but ifyou fancy it, it doesn't get much better than Pacific in Chinatown.
Let music be the food of love at Bridgewater Hall
On February 14, the Bridgewater Hall will cater for lovers with Valentine's Day Love Classics. The music will include Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No.2, Schubert - Rosamunde Entr'acte, Tchaikovsky - Capriccio Italien and Delius - Walk to the Paradise Garden.
A perfect evening of enchanting music for the most romantic night of the year, with a free Valentine's rose for every lady in the audience.
The concert starts at 7:30pm. Ticket prices range from £15.50 to £29.50. Book on 0161 907 9000.
Get dramatic
The Royal Exchange Theatre, with its intimate 360 degree seating auditorium, is one of the most romantic places in Manchester, and so are the classic buildings housing Palace Theatre and the Opera House.
Whether you choose the infectious energy of Footloose (Palace), the classic elegance of Nutcracker (Opera House) or the pro-feminist humour of What Every Woman Knows (Royal Exchange), you are guaranteed to have a greatnight out. Check out show details in our ÔWhat's on' section.
Spend the night at a boutique hotel
There are many world-class hotels in Manchester, but for Valentine's Day, we would go for something small and individual; a sexy little hotel housed in a classic building, offering distinctive dŽcor and highly personalized service.
Great John Street Hotel in Manchester city centre is fantastic and so are the Alias Rossetti and the Malmaison. A bit further afield, try the charming Didsbury House or 11 Didsbury Park in Didsbury village. Sweet dreams!