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Romantic date ideas in london
1. Romantic Date Ideasin London
Londonis an ideal locationforaromanticbreakaway and withValentine’sjustamonthawayand
the winterbluestakingafirmhold,there’snobettertime tostartplanninga cosytrip fortwo.
Surprisingthe one youlove withyourownapartmentinthe cityfor a couple of nightsisa goodstart,
but to reallysweepthemoff theirfeetyoumightneedafew date ideastuckedupyoursleeve!
That’s whywe’re armingyouwitha listof triedandtested romanticthingstodo inLondon togive
youa little extrainspiration. ThisweekI’vesetout tofindthe most romanticthingstodo in the city,
witha little helpfromafewreal life couples…
Take a Tour for Two at Tate Modern
A hand-in-handwalkaroundsome of the world’s moststunningartworksisaromanticdate ideain
itself, butwe sayyoucan do one better.
The worldrenownedartgalleryofferintimate ToursforTwowhere a Tate Guide will give youa
personal tourof collectionhighlights. Addanafternoonteaor a champagne meal fortwo foran
extraspecial date.
Tried and tested by travelling coupleMike and Luci (1000flight.com):Whenat the
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2. Fall inlove at the theatre
A tripto Londonwouldn’tbe complete withoutenjoyingashow inone of the city’sworldrenowned
theatres. The WestEnd isjam packedfull of beautifullypresentedtheatresthatnotonlyofferawe-
inspiringsurroundings,butplayhosttosome of the bestdramatic andmusical talentinthe world.
But don’tforgetto checkout some of the lesserknowntheatressuchasxxxx inxx andxxx inxxxx,
whichregularlyshowcase brandnewandinnovative workstosuitall tastes. Sowhetherit’sa
glamourousnightoutat the operaor an eveningof comedy,cosyupwithyourdate andenjoya bit
of culture inthe city.
Tried and tested by Mike and Luci: There are lotsof showsthathave theirfirstsuccessinLondon,so
take your pickand brag to yourfriendsbackhome that youwere amongstthe firstto see the show.
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3. Star gaze at the Royal Observatory Planetarium
Nothingsaysromance like lyingunderthe stars. Well we know it’sabitchillyoutthere at thistime
of yearso staywarm and optfor the Planetariumatthe Royal ObservatoryinGreenwichinstead.
Lie back and take a journeyof the universe. Once you’ve come backdowntoearthcontinue your
date witha coffee togo from one of the museumscafesandtake in the stunninghilltopview of
Londonoutside.
Tried and tested by Tamara and Donny atturtles-travel.com:If you’re visitingthe Observatory,make
sure you save time tostand onthe MeridianLine,one footoneitherside,foragreatfeelingof
empowerment!
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4. Take an after dark stroll down the river
A romanticlitwalkalongthe RiverThames can be trulymagical,particularlyalongthe usuallybusy
Southbank. The area ismuch quieterafterdark,withthe lastof the days’musical buskershelpingto
create a dreamyatmosphere.
Withsome of London’smosticoniclandmarksbeautifullyilluminated andshimmeringoff the
surface of the river,there’snobetterwaytopass the time.
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5. Keepit secret
Make thingsa little more excitingandtake yourdate to a secretlocation. Londonhasloadsof them,
fromsecretrooftopgardensto hiddenmuseums. Tryyourluck at the SecretCinema – buya ticket
beforeyouknowwhere itis or whatyou’re evenseeing! Orwhynot discoverasecretbar like The
Mayor of ScaredyCat Town,enteringviaafridge doorbeneaththe SpitalfieldsBreakfastClub.
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6. Indulge in a time gone by glamour
In Londonyou’re certainlynotstuckforsomewhere toenjoyaromanticdrink,withhundredsof chic
and cosmopolitanbarsdottedall overthe city. If you’re a fanof Gatsbyglamour,take your date
back to the 1920’s at The Luggage Roomcocktail bar inGrosvenorSquare.
Housedinan original hotel luggage room, thisintimate cocktail baroozeselegance withsmoothjazz
and luxuriousleatherfurnishingsaddingtothe experience.A great,unique spotfora date in
London.
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Discover historyin London’s cemeteries
The ideaof walkingaroundacemeterymaynotseemall too romanticat firstbut as Tamara and
Donnyof turtlestravel.comfoundontheirlatestvisittothe capital,there issomethingreallyquite
peaceful aboutit.
Highgate isone of London’sclassicVictoriancemeteries,filledwithinterestingarchitecture,culture
and history. There are guidedtoursonone side butthe otherside isopen,leavingyoufree to
wanderthrough.
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7. Geta newperspective
There are somany waysto explore the city,andbyfootis justone of them. For somethingalittle
differenttake yourdate ona Thamesdinnercruise andcombine aunique view of the skyline witha
deliciousmeal fortwo.
For the more adventurouscouple,take tothe skiesinaLondonhelicoptertour,or slow the pace
witha hot air balloonride.
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Unwindin a top London spa
It’snot all hustle andbustle inthe city,witha numberof spectaculardayspas readyto helpyouand
your date relax. Enjoyfire andice experiencesinluxurioussurroundingsorbookacouplesmassage
for an intimate escape.
Mayfair andChelseainparticularhave amix of truly luxuriousspaswithmanybeingpartof iconic
Londonhotelswhowelcome non-stayingguests.
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8. Spot wildlife inRichmondPark
Wrap up warm andshowyour date a more tranquil side toLondonat one of the citiesmagnificent
parks. There’snothingmore romanticthana peaceful meanderthroughthe stunningRichmond
Park. You can eventake a hotflaskand a picnic.
Keepaneye out forresidentdeerandotherlocal wildlife. Perfectforcrisp,cool winterdatesandif
youget cold you can alwaysofferawarmingcuddle.
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No needto bring flowers
Why buyher flowerswhenyoucantake herto one of the bestdisplaysof exoticfloraandfaunain
the worldat KewGardens. The Royal Botanicgardensofferstunninglandscapes,attractive buildings
and a wide range of unusual andbeautiful plants.
VisitthisValentinesandbe infora treatwiththeirAlluringOrchidsexhibition –a tropical
extravaganzaforthe senses!
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WhisperSweetnothings
St Paul’sCathedral isastunningpiece of architecture,breakingupthe ubermodernskylineof the
Cityof London. Notonlyisthe Cathedral athingof beautyinitself,itoffersaunique feature for
those inlove. The WhisperingGalleryatStPaul’sallowsyoutowhispersweetnothingsdirectinto
your lover’searatthe opposite endof the dome.
A wonderful ideaforasurprise andsecretproposal perhaps?!
