Top 5 Outdoor Christmas Dating Ideas

Christmas can be a magical time to start dating someone new. While it may seem a little bleak to be trudging out in the cold weather to find something to do, the month of December can provide a lot of fun and romantic activities for you and your dating partner to enjoy together while out and about.

From building a snowman to riding in a horse drawn carriage, here are the top five Christmas dating ideas for those of you adventurous enough to step outside into the bleak mid-winter!

Ice skating

While you can go ice skating any time of the year, during the Christmas period there are a range of outdoor ice skating rinks all around the country. From Kew Gardens and Hyde Park in London to Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire and The Ice Factor in York, these venues provide one of the most romantic dating activities on the planet.

Christmas shopping

Christmas shopping can be a little stressful but visit some of the loveliest shops in the evening or at a less busy time of day and enjoying the Christmas lights while browsing through the winter wonders on display can be very romantic.

Christmas markets are an excellent place to start – Birmingham has a traditional German one right in the centre of town where you can pick up a delicious glass of mulled wine to warm you up while you walk, Durham’s boasts a family friendly atmosphere and in Covent Garden you can get hold of some delicious seasonal delicacies. Wherever you are in the country, if there are enough people then a Christmas market or two are likely to have sprung up nearby in December.

Fun in the snow

If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas with your dating partner, why not try tobogganing or building a snowman together. Snow adds an air of excitement and exhilaration to any date, and is something you’ll both remember if the two of you hit it off. And, while getting cold and wet might not be that appealing in itself, just think of the fun you can have snuggling up by the fire together to warm up afterwards.

Carol singing

Classic Christmas songs like Silent Night and Away in a Manger will bring the Christmas memories flooding back for both you and the person you are dating, so you’ll have lots to talk about if you decide to have a go at this. Maybe your local town or village has regular carol singing events that you can join in with – often these will involve some tasty treats and a nice drink afterwards. But if you or your dating partner are vocally challenged, listening to carol singers can be just as romantic.

Ride in a horse drawn carriage

Carrie and Big did it in Central Park and it was very romantic. Kramer takes over his friend’s horse-drawn carriage in Seinfeld and it doesn’t go quite so well. But there are many places in the UK where you can hire a horse-drawn carriage for you and your dating partner to enjoy to kick off a really special evening together.

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