8 things to do in and around Bolton this Valentine's Day

While the romantics among us had the candlelit meal or weekend away booked long ago, there are some who may still be pondering what to do this Saturday.

Here are some last minute suggestions for Valentine's Day fun in Bolton. 

1. More than 800 people have already snapped up tickets to watch the hotly-anticipated film version of EL James' raunchy novel, Fifty Shades of Grey, at a Bolton cinema.
Cineworld, The Valley, has about 15 screenings scheduled for the film on Saturday, from 10.30am to the extra late showing at 10.50pm, with enough capacity for people who turn up on the day. 
A spokesman "We've sold quite a lot, about 800. 
"It's people who have booked through the website or coming in to book.
"It's one of the biggest pre-sales we have ever had."

2. Pay a visit to a Bolton Casino and you could get lucky in more ways than one. G Casino Bolton, Moor Lane, has several tables left for Valentine's Night. A three-course dinner, glass of Prosecco and chocolate treat for £24.95, call 01204 375820. 

3. Got your eye on a potential Valentine? Get down to High Street Library and take part in a card making workshop to declare your love for that someone special. It will take place between 2.30pm and 3pm and admission is free. 

4. Couples may have snapped up all the hotel rooms at Mercure Bolton Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa but there are still places available to be entertained by the music of smooth-voiced crooner Michael Bublé. Tickets cost £32.50 for three course meal and entertainment by a tribute act to the Canadian singer, 7pm until late. 

5. Snuggle up together to keep warm at the Macron Stadium and cheer on Bolton Wanderers as they face Watford on Saturday. Tickets are available to buy on the day and kick-off is at 3pm. 

6. Treat your loved one to a gripping, passionate and moving theatre show at Bolton's Octagon. Saturday night is the last performance of Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge but — be quick — there were just eight tickets left at the time of writing. 

7. Hit the road and head to Blackpool to take your loved one to the top of the tower. For £25 per couple, enjoy a date 380ft above sea level with views of the stunning Lancashire coastline. Tickets include entry for two to The Blackpool Tower Eye and 4D cinema experience, plus a chilled glass of Champagne each.

8. Take a trip to the glorious Wellbeing Farm in Edgworth for a special four-course meal served in a romantic candle-lit setting. It includes a choice of starter, steak served with seasonal vegetables and chocolate dessert – finished with homemade chocolates, coffee and after dinner drink, all served with a bottle of house wine per couple and two glasses of Prosecco. The cost is £35 per person, booking essential on 01204 852113.