101 Date Ideas - Night & Day Dates to Make You Feel the Love

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1. Have a garden picnic If the weather is set to be pleasant and you have a free afternoon, fill a hamper with goodies, lay down a rug and grab something lovely to drink. You’ll only need an hour and you could even sneak some time out of working from home on your lunch break. 2. Set up some candles and listen to your songs Create some romantic, atmospheric lighting and play your fave playlist together. Make sure to include your song.

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3. Have a board game night Rustle up your fave board games and some snacks, switch off the TV and find your inner competitor for some fun and games. 4. Fire up the BBQ/Pizza Oven A spot of alfresco cooking is a nice way to shake up mealtimes. It can be fun and interactive cooking together or one of you can take the lead and let your other half relax.

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5. Watch a movie An oldie but goodie. Rent a film, grab the popcorn and cosy up ready for movie date night. 6. Bake together or have a bake-off Love a spot of The Great British Bake Off or just have a sweet tooth? Why not head to the kitchen and bake up a storm together? 7. Hire a hot tub as a treat Quite an indulgent treat, but did you know you can hire hot tubs? 

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It would be a lovely way to celebrate a special anniversary or Valentine’s Day in your own garden. 8. Get dressed up and dance in your kitchen Grab your disco ball, dress up to the nines and have a good old fashioned boogie. Maybe you met dancing, or perhaps it’s something you only feel comfortable doing privately. Dancing can be a lovely way of bringing out your fun side.

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9. Play computer games Find your controllers and set up a two-player computer game date. It may bring back some nostalgia, or just ignite some fun conversation. 10. Cook a romantic meal It’s a classic, but it’s a classic date idea for a reason. Set the right mood and cook something special to surprise your love.

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11. Get a couples massage in your living room If not a couples massage, then any other treatment of your choice by hiring a beautician to come to you. You’ll have space to chat and be left feeling relaxed. 12. Order a takeaway Treat yourselves to take out and have a night off of cooking… and washing up!

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13. Firepit and s’mores night Sit out and toast some marshmallows together, there’s always something romantic and cosy about being close to a campfire. 14. Reenact your first date or how you met You could always try to recreate your first date or how you met at home. It may be a giggle as you try and set up a restaurant or cinema, a park or a workplace. But it’ll also bring you close together as you relive those memories.

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15. Duvet day date with breakfast in bed Snuggle up in your bed and have a special breakfast together – dates don’t always have to be in the evening. 16. Share a bubble bath or steamy shower Jump in the hot water together and have some intimate, relaxing time. 17. Watch the stars A spot of stargazing can be very peaceful, calming and connecting. 

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The perfect date idea – and it’s free! 18. Pamper each other If your budget is tight, why not pamper one another? Grab some facemasks, nail polish and massage oil, then treat one another to a well-desrvied treatment. 19. Share a special drink and toast to your future plans Crack open that special bottle of something you’ve been saving 

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and have a conversation about your future dreams. Don’t forget to raise a toast. 20. Look at your photos/videos together How often do we actually sit and look back through our photo albums or camera roll? Make an afternoon date out of relaxing and reminiscing. 21. Feed each other chocolate or fruit Feeding each other treats is an intimate and fun date activity, 

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which also helps you to make eye contact. Be prepared for food fights if you get silly. 22. Netflix and chill No explanation is needed here. I will leave you to your own imaginations. 23. Complete a craft project together If you love crafting and making, why not buy yourselves a craft kit to complete together at home. A simple, but sweet date idea with a memento to keep afterwards.

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24. Plan your dream holiday Take some time together to do some travel research, whether that be with brochures or on the internet. This is a fun one for those of you who are engaged and planning a honeymoon. 25. Organise a treasure hunt Surprise your partner by organising a fun treasure/scavenger hunt in your home or garden. You could use insider jokes or private references to make it super personal too. 

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Your partner will love the thought and effort put into it. 26. Do some home renovations or gardening as a couple Sometimes painting together or gardening can make for some fun memories. Put on some upbeat tunes and work next to each other for some one-to-one time. 27. Make a scrapbook together How about spending some time together creating a memory book, adding photos, tickets, quotes, 

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flowers or any other treasured keepsakes to look back on and show the grandkids. 28. Hire a private chef to cook for you Be totally decadent and hire a chef to cook you a luxe meal. No babysitter needed, no need to even dress up, or wash up after! YES. 29. Create a playlist together Grab some time to make a playlist that you can use on your next date, on a roadtrip 

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or even at your wedding for those engaged couples. Wedding songs are always best when they come from the heart and have meaning. 30. Write a poem/love letter Write a love note, letter or poem to make your love laugh or cry (in a good way of course) and then make a date to read them together. Cue all the emotions.

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31. Try an escape room Find your local escape room challenge and head there for an unusual date idea. Test your teamwork and have a celebratory drink when you’ve completed it. 32. Pet animals at a local farm Trips to a local farm centre can be lovely, cute animals, feeding time, plus usually a cafe for lunch. This is an especially lovely day date for Spring when it’s lambing season. Top tip, try to go inside of term time to avoid it being super busy.

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33. Visit a country home & gardens Having a walk around stately homes and gardens is always relaxing. Also, it’s great if you are a National Trust or English Heritage member to make the most of your membership. Another date idea could be discovering your local flower farm, flower festival or lavender field, great photo opportunities! 34. Take a trip to the cinema A good old fashioned night at the pictures is always a favourite for date night. 

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Be sure to choose a film you both agree on, and don’t forget the pic n mix. 35. Enjoy rides at a theme park Head off to a theme park for a day date, just the two of you. Get the adrenaline rush from fast rides or take things at a slower pace with more serene rollercoasters. 36. Go bowling Hit up the bowling alley, wear your coolest outfit (preferably that matches those bowling shoes) 

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and get in the drinks as you go head to head bowling. 37. Have a day out at the zoo Visit a safari park or zoo to take in all the sights and sounds of the animals. You could even book a special experience, such as meeting animals or feeding them to make it extra special. 38. Do laser tag or paintballing For something a little more high octane, a game of laser tag or paintballing will bring a touch of unique to a date. Bring on the fun.

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39. Book a hotel room for the night Go on, treat yourself to a night away. Getting out of the house and changing up the setting can do wonders for your mood and the atmosphere. 40. Race around a go kart track Perfect for thrill-seekers and car fanatics, you could head to the go-kart track. Or better still, book a supercar driving experience or head to watch a race.

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41. Visit a spa You really can’t go wrong with hitting the spa, can you? Bubbles, hot tubs, treatments, cute swimwear, swimming, all the perfect ingredients for a day date. Be ready to feel refreshed and revived. 42. Hit the dance floor or have dance lessons Why not go dancing at a club or you could book in some dance lessons if you fancy yourself a spot of Strictly Come Dancing? 

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Dance lessons are also a great way to build confidence if you’re engaged and looking to up-level your first dance. 42. Book a photoshoot Ever feel like your photos are a bit, well, rubbish? Why not book in a professional photographer for a special couples shoot? It can be super low key and a great photographer will bring the giggles and romance, so much so you won’t notice they are there. Plus you’ll get cute snaps to keep forever. Win win.

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43. Take a camping trip If you love the outdoors then why not plan a camp out for the night? Sometimes going back to basics and keeping things simple, makes the most important things in life come alive. 44. Hit the shops together Wander around town and meander through your fave shops together. Hand holding is essential.

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45. Go to the pool together Go for a swim, or hang out goofing around in the shallow end. A perfect wake-me-up morning date before work or at a weekend. 46. Organise a double date It can be really lovely to head out for a date with another couple, still romantic yet super fun times indeed. 47. Try a new sport together How about trying a new sport together, something neither of you has tried before.

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Learning something together can really help with bonding. 48. See a show or play Go to the theatre to see a show, play or comedy act. Not only are you supporting theatre, but you’ll be immersed in the atmosphere and emotions of the performance. 49. Go horse riding Whether you are a keen rider or a complete novice, horse riding can be really fun. 

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Often with great views and your horses can ride side-by-side so you can have great conversation. 50. Go see a gig Music can be a really big part of making memories, so think about heading to your favourite artists live show. Or you could even grab a day ticket for a music festival. 51. Go to a circus or funfair A trip to the funfair just brings those Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams in The Notebook vibes, am I right or am I right? 

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There really is a special atmosphere to funfairs and The Greatest Showman feel of a circus. 52. Play crazy or adventure golf Whether you fancy a classic outdoor game of crazy golf, or a more modern take, the indoor adventure golf bar. This can be a really enjoyable date idea. 53. Try wall climbing If you’re not afraid of heights a trip to your local climbing wall could prove to be a memorable date.

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54. Do an assault course/high ropes course There are loads of fun assault courses and high ropes centres such as Go Ape to try out. An adventurous date which you could also turn into a charity appeal if it’s more on the challenging side of things. 55. Try indoor sky diving Or outdoor, real-life sky diving. Doing something scary and anxiety-inducing, is a great way to support one another and bring you even closer.

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56. Head to a trampoline park Bounce of some steam together at a trampoline park – almost like soft play for kids. It’ll leave you giggling for ages. Plus you’ll get some exercise in too. 57. Take a steam train trip Take a trip through time on a romantic train trip. The steam, the views, the sounds, are all reminiscent of those romantic old movies. Swoon.

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58. Tour a stadium If you’re a keen fan of a certain sporting team, many stadiums do tours now. Not quite a staduim, but a studio tour which is also a great date idea is The Warner Bros. Studio Tour in London. Ideal for any non-muggles. 59. Do watersports Book in a watersports centre and enjoy a range of activities together. Paddleboarding for more relaxed vibes and jet skiing for a more exhilarating date.

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60. Take a ride on a hot air balloon Hot air balloon rides are known for all the romance, peaceful skies, incredible views… maybe even a proposal? 61. Hire a pedalo or rowing boat Head to your local lake or river for an afternoon of rowing. A slow-paced and quiet date where it really is just the two of you.

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62. Visit a sealife centre There are lots of sea life centres in the UK which can make for a special date idea which is just that little bit different too. 63. Go to a brewery/distillery If you love a tipple, you could head to your favourite brewery or distillery for a tour. Plus you may even get some samples. Yum! 64. Watch a sporting event together Snag some tickets to a sporting event and make a date out of it. 

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Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box and try something new too. 65. Go for an alpaca walk Yes you read right, book in a walk with these cute furry animals. An alpaca walk can elevate a typical walk into something super cute. 66. Take a helicopter ride For a total opulent treat, book a helicopter tour or ride for one another. A total once in a lifetime experience to share.

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67. Head to tourist attractions If you live in a city with tourist attractions, but never actually visited yourself, it’s time to head out to them for a date.

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68. Go to a restaurant for dinner Does it get anymore timeless than a candlelit, romantic dinner date for two? 69. Treat yourselves to afternoon tea How about a sweet and tasty afternoon tea. Scones, sandwiches and lashings of tea. 70. Visit a pick your own fruit farm Try looking for local fruit farms where you can pick your fruit and enjoy the fruits of your labour when you get home.

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71. Have breakfast in a cafe on a Sunday morning Mix up the evening meal out and opt for a breakfast date instead. Take a paper and if it’s warm sit on a table outside in your sunnies. 72. Visit a street food stall or have ice cream Sometimes the tastiest meals or treats can come from street food markets or an ice cream truck. Make a date for when your local food fairs are and take a trip.

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73. Take a cookery lesson If you want to up your cooking skills and get to eat the results, a cookery date may be just the ticket. 74. Have a pub lunch You can’t go wrong with a cosy country pub, a roaring fire and a Sunday roast. Total romance date vibes.

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75. Go to a vineyard for wine tasting For a touch of sophistication how about a spot of wine tasting? Perfect for summer evening dates.

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76. Head out for a romantic stroll A relaxing walk somewhere lovely together, hand-in-hand, is a wonderful way to connect and unwind. 77. Take a trip to a garden centre for the cafe, shops & plants Garden centres can be real hidden gems for a trip out. You can browse plants and gifts, as well as grab a cuppa in the onsite cafe.

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78. Go for drinks at your fave pub/bar You really can’t go wrong with a drink, whilst soaking up the atmosphere around you. It’s just nice to be out right? 79. Head to the beach A day date at the beach can be really soothing on the soul. Meander through quaint towns, head to the arcades, walk to the end of the pier, eat fish and chips and of course chill out in the dunes.

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80. Grab your bikes Why not cycle somewhere lovely? You could even cycle to a picture-perfect spot with your lunch to take in the sights. 81. People watch on a park bench with a favourite book Inspired by a rom-com or two, why not find a bench that you could define as your bench. Rock up with a blanket, warm drinks and a good book. A low-key and sentimental date idea.

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82. Jump in the car and go for a drive I love a road trip, and sometimes the journey is more fun than the destination. So hop in your car, blast out the tunes and go for a ride together. 83. Take your dog for a woodland walk If you have a pooch why not head to the woods for a cosy walk together. Autumn is lovely time to head to the woods, with golden leaves, low light and you can wear all the knits.

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84. Take a trip to a museum Museums can be free to enter for you to enjoy the exhibits. So search out your local museum and you may just stumble upon a hidden treasure near you, perfect for rainy day dates. 85. Head to a fete or local show Keep an eye on your local Facebook group pages or local paper for free events near to you. If they aren’t free, many small shows and fete’s have a minimal fee and make for an entertaining afternoon.

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86. Go to the market Head to a market, you could get up early and venture to a flower market (take coffee with you!) or a food market where you could grab fresh produce for your dinner later. 87. Visit an art gallery Art galleries are often free to go to and you can really soak up the artistic atmosphere and enjoy the serenity of a gallery together. Perfect date material.

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88. Volunteer together Why not take some time out together to give back to your community. Sign up for a volunteering project and help a charity near you. Doing so together will really cement your bond and make you feel like you’ve really helped someone too. 89. Go on a mountain/hilly hike Find a local hotspot for hiking, be it a mountain or a hill and plan an adventure. Don’t forget walking boots and a rucksack for essentials.

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90. Try geocaching Geocaching can be a fun way to add a new dimension to a walk. Go hunting for hidden treasures and discover new places along the way. 91. Go birdwatching Birdwatching can be a chilled out date idea that is also a very mindful activity. The RSPB is a great place to find tips on how to start birdwatching, but also to find local spots for you.

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92. Visit the place you first met/had your first date Going back to where you first met or had a first date (or your proposal/wedding) can be a nostalgic and happy place to have a date. 93. Go foraging Go foraging together for ingredients to make something special when you get home. Not only is the food well, free but the experience can be really fun too.

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94. Have a gym date If you are gym members, why not head there together for a gym date? Perhaps you could compete against each other, or maybe you could have a more relaxed session. 95. Go wild swimming If you love to take a dip and feel water confident, why not try wild swimming? Exhilarating and free to do, you could have a total blast together exploring waterways.

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96. Visit the library How about a book date? You could head to your library or book store and pass the time by cosying up in an armchair to read together.

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97. Visit Christmas lights You could head to your local Christmas light switch on, jump in the car for a tour of your local residential light displays or go on a light walk at an organised event. 98. Go to a Christmas market There are lots of Christmas markets you can visit, and often they are free to attend. Of course, you could also try Winter Wonderland in London for something extra special this Christmas.

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99. Ice Skating How wintery and romantic is ice skating? Grab a hot chocolate, wrap up warm and soak up the atmosphere. At Christmas there are quite a few pop up ice rinks, so you should be able to find one for your date. 100. See Santa Why not go and visit Father Christmas? A bit cheesy, but fun all the same.

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101. Have a second Christmas If your Christmas day is hectic, or you can’t be together due to other commitments. Why not plan your own Christmas dinner for two?

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