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Winter Season Date Ideas before Valentine’s

Last Update : January 31, 2020 by Georgia

It’s always hard to think of what to do for a date in the winter months. It’s cold, wet and it gets dark quite early.

That’s definitely a way of seeing things. Another way is that with the cold, people are more likely to look for romance and love, and definitely more open to the idea of a great and cozy date.

If you want to get ready for Valentine’s, here are some ideas of fun things to do on a date in the winter months.


Ice-Skating outdoors for an adventurous date

Whether your date and you are the sporty type or not – Ice skating is always a great idea for a good date.

From the hand-holding to and full body squeeze to keep each other from falling, ice skating will make for a romantic date and will bring both of you closer. Especially the outdoor rinks, with nice lights and music playing in the background.

Games night: date at home with a romantic dinner

Escape the winter cold and stay indoors, just the two of you or with friends, and have a games night. That’s always a great idea for a romantic date!

Whether you prefer the more modern digital PS4 games or you want to stick to the classical and crack out you’re monopoly game, games nights are always great fun!

Even better if you cook a romantic dinner! Don’t worry we’ve got you covered! check out some nice recipes for a romantic dinner date:

Romantic winter recipes:

Thai-style mussels for a winter date

Caramelized fennel, leeks and orange salad for a cozy date

Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa verde quesadilla to spark romance

Baking together: the kitchen romance

Not only is this a romantic date, it’s a yummy one too. What better time to get baking then around Christmas or after Christmas? And who doesn’t love Christmas biscuits? This is a fun romantic activity you and your date can do together, and it will bring you closer too. Put on some Christmas tunes and get baking.

The new romantic trend is the kitchen romance, learn all you need to know about it!

In case you were wondering, here’s the romantic recipe to bae Christmas cookies (even if it’s after Christmas)!

Romantic date: cinnamon biscuits recipe

Christmas markets & romance

One of the highlights of December and January are the array of Christmas markets. Your date and you could go enjoy some of the winter festivities at a Christmas market and indulge in some mulled wine. With over 200 Christmas markets across the UK and Ireland, you’re bound to find one near you.

Ice Sculpture Show

Our recommendation for a great winter date in the UK?

Look if there’s an ice sculpture show anywhere near you. The sculptures are an amazing piece of art and it’s an out of the box idea that your date has probably never done. A great way of experiencing something new together.
How to complement it? Definitely witgh a cozy Pub Lunch!

If you’re looking for a great winter date idea why not go to a cozy pub for a lunch date? Find a Pub with an open fire to make it even more romantic.

Read more: Dating ideas in London

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