Christmas time is getting closer and it is one of the most romantic times of the year. Here are our favorite ways to feel the love with a date night for Christmas – and beyond.

Festive date night ideas

Whether you’re just married, a new couple having their first Christmas party together, or recently engaged and just want to celebrate the season with romantic dates, we’ve put together a handy list of date night ideas for the holiday season.

1. Go ice skating

Perhaps the ultimate romantic date night idea, the UK has tons of ice rinks in beautiful settings this Christmas season, from the Natural History Museum in London to ice skating at the Birmingham and Edinburgh Christmas markets. Then warm up with mince pie and mulled wine – but get in quickly, because the tickets are already sold out!

2. Watch a movie in a winter-themed cinema

Watch out Really love elf or The holidays with your loved one surrounded by a festive winter landscape – what could be more romantic ?! Backyard Cinema in London is one of our favorites with its Winter Garden and Snow Kingdom and a huge selection of films. Don’t forget the popcorn.

3. Visit a Christmas market

It is not Christmas without a visit to a romantic Christmas market to really warm your cockles. Fortunately, the UK is full of it. Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland is a top bet, with endless romantic activities from rides on the Ferris wheel to cozy mulled wine tents and festive food stalls, while world-class Christmas markets are held across the country from Bath to York. Or why not take a super romantic getaway to a European city like Berlin or Amsterdam for the perfect festive couple’s holiday?

4th Go to a Christmas Tree Farm

Whether it’s the first Christmas or fourteenth together, visiting a Christmas tree farm to choose your own tree for home is one of the most festive couple activities there is. Wrap up warm, get a warm drink – and a measuring tape! – and choose your own tree to decorate together in your living room.

5. Watch a theatrical performance

The perfect date idea to go to the theater together is a wonderfully festive activity. Why not buy tickets as part of each other’s Christmas gifts? Whether you want to go classy and see a ballet like that The Nutcracker or a fun musical like The Book of Mormon There is sure to be something for every couple.

6th Eat and drink on a winter terrace

Yes, eating and drinking is nothing new to a date idea, but if there is one thing London does well for Christmas, it’s the many winter terraces. From the instagrammable Dalloway Terrace to gorgeous in-hotel options like the Garden at The Corinthia, there is a whole range of options for a super romantic winter date.

Winter date night ideas

Once Christmas is over, romantic date ideas can be harder to come up with. Luckily for you, we’ve put together a whole bunch of winter date night ideas, whether you’re proposing marriage on Valentine’s Day or just wanting to get romantic in the colder months of the year.

1. Visit a winter farmers market

Dressing warmly to sample cheese, wine and street food is the perfect recipe for a post-Christmas winter date, and there are tons of farmers markets across the UK in the colder months. Some of our favorites in London are Venn Street Market in Clapham, which sells everything from cheese and seafood to brownies and roast pork, and the Marylebone Farmers’ Market, which serves fresh sandwiches and French cuisine. The perfect setting for a Sunday morning stroll with your loved one.

2. Try your hand at a cooking class

A great Christmas Pressie to redeem in – sometimes gloomy – midwinter. Taking a cooking class is a great way to reconnect and have fun at the same time. Whether you’re learning how to make bread or a fakeaway curry, this is a lovely way to spend a cold winter afternoon. It’s also a great Valentine’s Day activity. Check out the Avenue Cookery School or Borough Kitchen for inspiration.

3. to play minigolf

With a slew of mini golf courses across the UK now boasting food stalls, craft beer and more, this is a great idea for a winter date night that is so much more than just hitting a ball! Swinger and Junkyard Golf offer cocktails and excellent food, as well as large group bookings, which are perfect when you want to make it a fun double or triple date.

4th Take a winter walk

Okay, that might sound simple, but we think there is nothing more romantic than going to a nice place near you and walking for hours with your loved one – rounded off with a cozy pub lunch or a movie night at home. Just wrap it up warm, grab hot chocolate and you’re good to go. A winter walk can be a super cute way to propose too!

Date night ideas at home

Staying at home can create a lot of romance – and easy on the wallet! Here are our favorite fun and easy date ideas for you and your partner to try out from home.

1. DIY cocktail preparation

These cocktail masterclasses could make for the cheapest (and tastiest) happy hour ever. Mix and rotate offer free live online cocktail masterclasses that walk you step by step through their rum and tequila Latin menu. If you don’t have the equipment or ingredients and feel like having some fun, you can invest in a ‘My First Masterclass’ box for £ 149.

PS check out our guide to DIY cocktail recipes for more inspiration.

2. Comedy gig date night

Who better to turn to your favorite comedian to remember a fun night out with your other half? Grab the popcorn, a bottle of wine, and turn off the lights while Netflix brings you live footage of your favorite stand-up comedians.

3. Aquarium live stream

If you’re craving a change of scenery, live streams from aquariums and zoos around the world are available to choose from. For a colorful glimpse of the coral reef, tune in to the National Aquarium’s live stream to see these aquatic creatures spend their time in lockdown. From ‘Blacktip Reef’ to ‘Jellies Invasion’ there is an endless water world that you and your partner can marvel at tonight.

4. Treasure hunt

Put your partner to the test by planning a special treasure hunt for them in your home; You will be surprised how many hiding spots you will find! Test how well you really know each other with romantic puzzles, personality questions and brain teasers to guide your partner from treasure to treasure. If you are thinking of proposing but are having trouble planning the moment, this is a romantic and easy way to surprise your partner by hiding the ring as a “hidden treasure”. There are many other ways to ask the question during lockdown, and Wedding ideas can help inspire you. Read our top tips for suggesting at home.

5. Afternoon tea at home

Afternoon tea is a treat, and checking into a fancy hotel or restaurant to sample the exquisite finger sandwiches and the finest champagne makes for a great day. Famed Instagram-enabled Sketch restaurant has its iconic afternoon tea home. Valentine’s Day Tea starts at £ 49 per person and includes all of your favorite goodies from the pink gallery. You can also browse a huge selection of afternoon tea experiences and home gift baskets online at buy-a-gift.

Long distance date night ideas

Schedule romantic one-on-one times (even if it’s on a screen). With endless communication options, organize a video call and try one of our long-distance date night ideas.

1. Starry sky (together!)

Even if you are miles apart, you can feel a lot closer with stargazing apps. SkyViewLite is great as you just hold it up to a night sky and identify the planets, constellations, and satellites that you can both see. It even reminds you of heavenly events that you and your date may be witnessing at the same time. If it’s a first date, get to know each other’s birthdays and use the app to find their horoscope constellation.

2. Supper surprise

It is important to support our local restaurants and grocery sellers in the aftermath of the pandemic. Fortunately for us, many of them now offer delivery services so you can support your local cuisine from home. Research which restaurants near your partner offer home delivery while your partner does the same for you. Order each other’s dinner and be amazed at what you get. This is a great way to see how well they know you!

3. Consult

Test each other’s memories with our Mr and Mrs Quiz. Not just for married couples! From their greatest fear to your funniest memory, every couple can get to know each other on a deeper level with our romantic (and insightful) couples quiz.

4. DIY courses

Couples who study together stay together. Craft Courses has so many online DIY courses for you and your partner to use to get creative while you are away. Schedule a video call and help each other create something useful and wonderful.

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