9 weird dating ideas for the truly adventurous

Have you got a wild side? Why opt for the usual bores, when you can have some outrageous fun on your first dates!

While most people like to go out for a nice meal or head down to the pub, if you really want a date to remember, then try spicing it up a little bit with some of our fun-packed ideas listed below.

No matter what happens on the date, at least you will have had lots of fun and interesting memories to share with your mates at a party!

After all, in order to find that perfect relationship, you will have to think outside the box a little and get out of your comfort zone.

What better way to do that than to engage in an unusual and fun, first date to remember?

Play poker

Does your date have a poker face? Rather than mooching around with a beer in your hand, challenge your partner to a game of poker, for a bit of lighthearted fun!

Not only is it act as a little bit of an icebreaker, but it also helps to create a relaxed atmosphere to mingle in.

So let the games begin and may the best man (or woman) win!

Shopping

Why not kill two birds with one stone, and go on a shopping trip with your potential date.

Shopping naturally gives you plenty to talk about and gives you the opportunity to pick up some much needed goods in the process!

Many women love to shop, while it also gives the guys a chance to see whether their potential date is an expensive shopaholic, or a reserved and sophisticated lass.

It will also give you both the chance to observe each other's tastes and discover from an early stage your partner's likes and dislikes.

Extremely useful when it comes to buying birthday presents and the like!

Paint balling

If you have got a taste for adventure and you want to do something completely off the wall, why not take your partner paintballing!

The competitive rush of adrenaline the game will give you plus the inevitable belly laughs, makes for a pretty explosive, fun-packed thrill that you can both joke about for years to come!

Stargazing

Or perhaps you would prefer something a little more romantic? Well it does;it get much more romantic than lying down in a garden or park and gazing up at the stars at night. 

Why not make a proper day (or night) of it and take a picnic and a couple of bottles of wine with you on the journey.

There is something about doing these kind of things as a pair that brings out the most intimate and romantic conversations that really help you both to get to know each other on a personal level.

Go-karting!

If on the other hand, you are simply hungry for that rush of adrenaline and you have got a little bit of a competitive streak, then go karting is the perfect activity. 

On your marks, get set … GO!

Fishing

There is nothing quite like spending a sunny, lazy afternoon by the lake, with a fishing rod in one hand and your date in the other.

Not only does it allow you both to spend some quality time together in a peaceful setting, you might also end up catching your dinner for the day!

Hiking

If you are indeed a fan of the great outdoors, then why not try hiking or mountain climbing? Not only is it a fun, and healthy activity to get involved in, but it is another way to get to know your date in an idyllic and picturesque setting.

Marathon

No we are not suggesting that you run from your date, but why not run with them? If you are both fairly active and sporty types, why not try your hand at the local marathon or triathlon competition?

The sense of having participated in a fun and worthwhile activity is bound to do wonders for your romance and if nothing else, will help you to keep in shape and enjoy a shared hobby together.

Volunteer together

If you want to highlight your caring side and give back to your community or society at the same time, why not do some volunteering together?

Whether you are donating some free time to Help for Heroes or the SSFA charity, which helps servicemen and women, the sense of satisfaction you will feel is undeniable. It will also give you an added chance to get to know your date and to work with each other on a cause you both care about.