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A Valentine’s Day treasure hunt is happening across Manchester today with some insane prizes
Daisy Jackson -
14th February 2023 
A huge treasure hunt for Valentine’s Day is happening across Manchester today, with prizes including hotel stays, free meals, gig tickets and bottles of booze.
The giveaway, organised by The Manc alongside some of the city’s best businesses, will be taking place across the city centre today.
There are three prize bundles up for grabs, each one worth hundreds of pounds (and one worth even more).
The lucky winners will be able to claim treats like AO Arena tickets, a bottomless fondue date, pairs of glasses or sunglasses from IOLLA, and a margarita masterclass.
The biggest prize of all will be a £500 voucher to spend on a holiday with On The Beach.
Every prize bundle also includes a beautiful bouquet from Royal Exchange Flowers and chocolates from local independent businesses.
To claim one of these amazing Valentine’s Day bundles, you need to track down The Manc, who will be hiding with the lovely David from First Dates around Manchester.
Each location will be revealed through a series clues in live streams on our Facebook, TikTok and Instagram from 12.15pm today.
You’ll need to pay attention to the live streams too to look out for code words – without the code word, there’ll be no prize.
You also need to be following The Manc.
Here are the details of the Valentine’s Day treasure hunt…
Prize bundle one
- Overnight stay at The James
- Valentine’s doughnuts from DGHNT
- A bottle of prosecco at The Mews
- Escape room for two at MeetSpace VR
- A bottle of gin from Faith & Sons
- Bouquet of flowers from Royal Exchange Flowers
- 2 tickets for Olly Murs at the AO Arena
- 2 Clubland tickets for AO Arena
- 2 tickets for any Joshua Brooks gig
- Gig tickets and merch for a Maruja gig
- Crate of kombucha from Hip Pop
- A box of chocolates from Cocoa Cabana
Where to find us: Tune in to our live stream from 12.15pm to solve the clues and find us in our first secret location. You’ll need to know the code word and be following The Manc!
Prize bundle two
- A bottle of wine and a meat or cheese board at The Mews
- A Valentine’s class for two at V1BE, Ancoats
- Pizzas, sides and cocktails for two at The Lawn Club
- Bottle of Cazcabel
- Overnight stay at The James
- Bouquet of flowers from Royal Exchange Flowers
- 2 tickets for Olly Murs at the AO Arena
- 2 Clubland tickets for AO Arena
- 2 tickets for any Joshua Brooks gig
- A chocolate hamper from Dormouse Chocolates
- £50 voucher for The Wine Cellar, Wilmslow
- Immersive play zone for two at MeetSpace VR
Where to find us: Tune in to our live stream from 3pm to solve the clues and find us in our first secret location. You’ll need to know the code word and be following The Manc!
Prize bundle three
- £500 voucher for On The Beach
- Wine and charcuterie at Provence
- Fondue for two with bottomless drinks at The Mews
- 2 tickets for 90s Baby at the AO Arena
- Zouk Valentine’s cookery course
- Couples’ glasses or sunglasses from IOLLA
- A Valentine’s class for two at V1BE, Mosley Street
- Dinner and drinks for two at Cane & Grain, and a Margarita Masterclass at Science & Industry, courtesy of Cazcabel
- Overnight stay at The James
- Bouquet of flowers from Royal Exchange Flowers
- 2 tickets for Olly Murs at the AO Arena
- 2 Clubland tickets for AO Arena
- 2 tickets for any Joshua Brooks gig
- A chocolate hamper from Cocoa Cabana
- Afternoon tea for two with pink prosecco at 53Two
- Zero Latency VR Experience for two at MeetSpace VR
Where to find us: Tune in to our live stream from 5.15pm to solve the clues and find us in our first secret location. You’ll need to know the code word and be following The Manc!
Happy hunting and happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
Featured image: On The Beach
