Whether you’re a Londoner or a visitor, it’s always importanto to make time for the important people in your life, and London is a good place for that – now, the british aren’t known for their fiery expressions of love and affection, but we’re good at dates… hopefully? Well, here are our suggestions for a date night with your significant other, or your significant-other-to-be!
Obviously, go for a picnic! take advantage of a good day to sit down in one of the beautiful Royal Parks – if you feel like making the food, great (maybe?) or maybe go together, take them to your favorite foodstand at a foodmarket, then take it to the top of Primrose Hill or St. James Park with its beautiful views, and enjoy!
- If money isn’t an issue, and you want to be grand about it, London Eye’s Cupid’s Capsule is a great choice… maybe not for a first date though.
- For a first date, a visit to Kew Gardens is a splendid idea, booking in advance is one too, so you can avoid he queues
- See one of the Bard’s romantic plays at Shakespeare’s Globe: one of the most unique, breathtaking theatrical spaces in London.
- Go on a romantic art expedition: marvel at the gesture of The Knight Errant by John Everett Millais at Tate Britain, John Gibson’s Cupid and Psyche at the Royal Academy of Arts, or Paris Bordone’s A Pair of Lovers at the National Gallery.
- Check out the programme at the Electric Cinema for a double seat and a cozy electric blanket, or an armchair – footstool situation
- Book a table at Bob Bob Ricard: Make sure you press the “call for champagne” buzzer to toast to each other’s excellent choice
- Marvel at the sea life together at the London Aquarium (if that’s your style, they have an “underwater proposal” service)
- The Whispering Gallery at St. Paul’s Cathedral is the perfect place to whisper your feelings to each other.
- Whether it makes you giggle or laugh out loud, catching a comedy show is a great idea maybe some food before, some drinks after – or the other way around. Or both, we don’t judge.
- Strike a pose next to the Love Lane sign: Pose for a couplie (that’s a couplie’s selfie) at this love-landmark
- Dinner and a tour! on water with City Cruises and Bateaux London, or by bus with Bustronome, it’s original, it’s fun, and the opposite of obvious!
- Visit the Skygarden, a notanical garden in the sky with a view on all London is all you need.
- Stargazing at the Greenwich Royal Observatory is clearly a romantic activity. Check out their events and after hours openings.
- High-level cocktails and jazz at Oriole in Farrington, not too crowded, you can actually enjoy the music and the company of your date.
These are jutst some ideas we think you could like because we do, so let us know how your date went!