The London Eye

In the mood for something a bit more romantic while you are on holiday in London? Well have I got the perfect thing for you and your sweetheart to do! The London Eye not only is a great tourist attraction in London that allows you to have a great view of the whole city while riding on a massive ferris wheel, it also provides Chocolate, Champagne, or Wine tasting experiences if you book ahead!

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With these London Eye special experiences, if you choose the Chocolate, Champagne, or WIne Tasting Experiences, you get two 30-minutes rotations on the London Eye. That means you get to go around twice. With each of those experiences, you are also accompanied by either a chocolate expert, a champagne expert, or a wine expert to guide you through your tasting experience.

To make your date night in London special, book ahead with the London Eye for one of these amazingly romantic experiences and enjoy!

Relationship Tip: Tourist attractions can also be great date spots! They leave you in awe and they help you make great memories with your loved one.

The Tower of London

You cannot go to London and not go to the Tower of London. The Tower of London is London’s castle. It was used as a royal palace, a secure fortress, and an infamous prison.

You can walk all around and explore the history of the Tower of London when you go in. They have Yeoman Warders dressed up in their traditional clothing there to answer questions and give tours.

There are lots of great exhibits that will teach you the history of the place. The White Tower is especially cool!

The Tower of London also plays host to the Crown Jewels!

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Don’t miss out on the Tower of London when you are on vacation in London. It’s an amazing place where you are sure to make memories with your sweetheart!

Relationship Tip: It’s important to have a good time on your date, but you can still shake things up a bit and have an educational date, or a date where you learn a new skill together!

St. Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul’s Cathedral is a London must-see! When you and your sweetheart are roaming the streets of London on your vacation, be sure to head over to St. Paul’s cathedral and stand in awe of the beauty of the architecture, history, and spirit in there.

“For more than 1,400 years, a Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has stood at the highest point in the City. The present Cathedral is the masterpiece of Britain's most famous architect Sir Christopher Wren” (found on website). St. Paul’s is full of history. From the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill, to surviving WWII, to the Great Fire of London, to a visit from Martin Luther King Jr., this cathedral has seen and been through a lot.

When you visit, you could simply enjoy a walk through and explore the sacred cathedral. You also could go and attend evensong, an organ recital or even a service, as the cathedral is still a working church. You also could go high up into the galleries up in the dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral.

I promise you won’t regret making your way over to St. Paul’s. Head on over with your sweetheart to see the magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral. If you fancy having a meal before or after your visit, there is a great building, called One New Change, behind St. Paul’s that has loads of restaurants in it. You can even go up onto the roof of that building to a high end bar and enjoy another incredible view of St. Paul’s and the rest of London.

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While we are on the topic of London must-see churches, be sure to head over to Westminster Abbey as well!

Relationship Tip: When you are on vacation together, be willing to explore new things together. Make memories together as you explore.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

If you are in London around Christmas time, there is no way you can miss out on Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park.

Winter Wonderland is a magical event that gets put up in Hyde Park every year at the end of November. It brings the Christmas spirit to London and is such a fun place to go for a date! There are a variety of things you can do there: ice skating, go on rides, play games, drink beer or mulled wine, shop at all of the stalls, eat yummy food, listen to music, and more!

The Christmas Market stalls resemble a German Christmas market. They are always packed with interesting things to look at and shop for.

They even have a variety of shows you can book ahead to attend.

Winter Wonderland is not to be missed! It’s free to walk in, so head on over and enjoy! It’s a great opportunity for you and your partner to spend some sweet time together while on holiday!

When you are done at Winter Wonderland, be sure to head down Oxford Street and Harrods to see all of the lights and window displays!

Relationship Tip: When you are out on a date with your partner, allow yourselves time for good conversation. Dating is about spending quality time together and continuing to get to know each other.

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A Meal in the Crypt

For an unusual and a once in a lifetime dining experience, head down to the crypt at St. Martin in the Fields.

Just across the street from Trafalgar Square, there is a nice cafe in the Crypt under the church that serves the most delicious classic British dishes and desserts! Don’t worry, the crypt is not creepy at all, it’s been beautifully re-done and provides a great space to have a meal!

Not only would you get the chance to enjoy a meal in a crypt, you could have dinner and a show as Wednesday nights are Jazz nights. As you sit back and relax in this unique setting, enjoy some live jazz! You could even get up and dance if you feel so inclined!

Dinner in the crypt at St. Martin in the Fields is not an experience to be missed. It’s the perfect date night!

If you’d rather just pop into the beautiful church, they often host free concerts. The Church itself is a wonder to behold and has incredible history!

Head over to St. Martin in the Fields with your significant other the next time in London, you will not regret it!

Relationship Tip: Do some research for your vacation date night and pick somewhere that will be memorable!

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Shakespeare at the Globe

If you find yourself in London in the Summer, there is no better thing to do for a date than seeing a Shakespeare play at the Globe Theatre! This summer is the “Summer of Love” at the Globe.

They will be showing Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, Tristan and Yseult, Much Ado About Nothing, King Lear and more! Check here for the Globe calendar to see what is playing when.

Going to the globe is such an incredible experience! You can buy seats ahead of time between 20 - 45 pounds ($26 - $58.50) or you can standing tickets for only 5 pounds ($6.50).

I’ve had the chance to go to a few shows at the Globe and it was an incredible experience! Although you have to stand the whole time if you get the cheaper tickets, you get to be much closer to the stage. You feel as though you are part of the story!

There are day shows as well as evening shows. You could go for lunch or dinner and then enjoy a show at Shakespeare’s Globe!

Relationship Tip: Experience culture and make a great memory together at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre! Such sweet memories made together will never be forgotten.

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Cycle Through the London Parks!

When in London, pay two pounds for a day of fun cycling through all of the gorgeous parks of London with Santander Cycle Hire Bikes. You could enjoy Regent’s Park, St. James’ Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Green Park, Hampstead Heath and more!

Cycling is a great way to see London, and if you go through the parks you will stay safe and just be able to enjoy the view! You could even stop to have a rest and enjoy a nice picnic together near Buckingham Palace or in front of the Prince Albert statue in Hyde Park!

All you have to do to rent the bikes is follow the instructions show on the video here and below:

Step 1: Hire

• Go to the nearest docking station terminal with your debit or credit card and touch the screen to begin
• Choose 'Hire a cycle', follow the on-screen instructions and take the printed release code
• You can hire up to four bikes at the same time (you'll need a separate release code for each bike)

Tip: Santander Cycles is for short trips so, once you have paid the £2 bike access fee for the day, the first 30 minutes of each journey is free. Longer journeys cost £2 for each extra 30 minutes.

Tip: Each bike release code is valid for 10 minutes and only at that docking station. Bikes are valuable so don't let anyone see your code before you use it.

Step 2: Ride

• Take a moment to read our tips for safer cycling at the terminal
• Choose your bike and check the tyres, brakes and bell
• Type your five-digit release code into the docking point's keypad and pull the bike out when the green light appears
• Adjust the saddle height and you're good to go!

Tip: The bikes have lights that come on automatically when you start pedalling.

Step 3: Return

• Push the bike firmly into any empty docking point
• You must wait for the green light, which will show that the bike is securely docked (otherwise we will continue to charge you for your journey). If you don't get a green light, call the Contact Centre immediately on 0343 222 6666 (TfL call charges)
• If the docking station is full, choose 'No docking point free' at the terminal and follow the on-screen directions to get an extra 15 minutes free
• To find a nearby space if the docking station is full, choose 'Status of nearest docking station' at the terminal.
• Remember, if you're not using the bike, dock it back!

Tip: If the bike is unsafe to ride, please let us know it needs repairing by pressing the 'Fault' button on the docking point within 10 seconds of docking it. Turn the saddle backwards to show others that it needs repairing.

Tip: You will need to wait five minutes before hiring another bike.

My husband and I love to go on bike rides, it's one of our favorite things to do together! It’s great exercise and great fun! It’s also the perfect way to see the city in a cheap and unique way! I have lots of my own memories cycling through London and they are certain to never be forgotten!

Relationship Tip: Doing exercise doesn’t always have to be boring or miserable. Make a date out of it! You will feel great and have great fun with your significant other!

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Cheeky Nando's

If you find yourselves on holiday in the UK, get yourselves what the locals call a "cheeky Nando’s" on date night!

Nando’s has some of the best chicken I have ever tasted! It is a Portuguese restaurant chain that serves Peri-Peri chicken in every type of way: by itself, in a pita wrap, on a bun, or on a shared platter. You can get chicken wings, chicken breast, a chicken leg, chicken thighs, chicken butterfly or an entire chicken if you are hungry enough! All of the delicious chicken comes drenched in a delicious mild, medium or hot sauce depending on your preference.

See the menu here to see all of the delicious mains, sides and desserts Nando’s offers.

Nando’s is the perfect place for a date while on vacation. It’s quick, it’s easy and it’s delicious! Even better, you can find Nando’s all over the UK! Enjoy yourselves a cheeky Nando’s!

Relationship Tip: When you are at the dinner table, put your phones away. This will allow you to have real conversations and focus on each other in the moment.

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Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason

An experience in London would not be complete without taking the time to sit and enjoy afternoon tea at Fortnum and Mason in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon.

For a great date while touring London, take the time to stop in at one of the most famous food emporiums in London, Fortnum and Mason. Fortnum and Mason has been around, selling and sourcing tea for 300 years and is now one of London’s most famous and elegant shops.

Sit down, and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, complete with the most extravagant finger sandwiches, scones, cakes and fancies.

Tea time at Fortnum and Mason is guaranteed to give you the full and quintessentially English experience, so don’t miss out!

Relationship Tip: Take time out of your busy schedules and plans to sit and enjoy quality time together.

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