The winter is nearly here. That familiar nip is in the air, the daylight hours are soon to be shortened and shop fronts are being adorned with tinsel and reindeer in the build-up to Christmas. Despite the cold weather, this is possibly the most exciting time of year, the magic of the season infectious and heartening. The winter is also a great time for dating and romance, with activities that are unique to the season opening up left, right and centre. Here are a few perfect wintry dates to dazzle your other half with…
Living-room picnics
The image of a warm fire while the snow cakes the ground outside is the perfect set-up for an idyllic romantic scene. As you can’t have picnics in the park anymore, why not arrange one in your own house? Spread a warm rug on the floor of the living room, set out some candles and prepare some carefully themed winter picnic food – roast-dinner sandwiches, Christmas cake and mulled wine or cider would be good places to start.
Snow sports
If the snow doesn’t fall this year, go and find it. Pick your favourite winter sport and turn skiing, snowboarding or ice skating into the perfect wintry date. There are plenty of artificial snow centres and even dry ski slopes that are relatively inexpensive. There are also lots of outdoor ice-skating rinks, such as the one outside picturesque Hampton Court. Take your other half on a snowy adventure, a truly unique dating idea.
Pick up a panto
Go and indulge yourself with a ticket to a pantomime. If well executed, these are always great fun, with many of the jokes aimed at the adult portion of the audience. You might even be favoured with a celebrity appearance. Take a date and laugh together through one of these festive plays.
Afternoon tea
If you’re dating London singles, why not take your date to one of the capital’s posh hotels for cakes and afternoon tea? This very classic British activity is a lovely treat, especially on a freezing cold day. Dress up smartly and get a taste of the fine life for an afternoon.
Carol singing
Whether you’re a good singer or not, carol singing is a lot of fun and has the added bonus of raising money for a good cause. This would be a brilliant thing to take a date along to – entertaining, festive and philanthropic.
Don’t hide from the cold. Try any one of these dates for a bit of winter romance.
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