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The Royal Observatory Greenwich is a great spot for a date! Packed with interesting facts and things to do and see, you are guaranteed an amazing date. From standing with one foot in the West and the other in the East, across the Meridian Line, to Peter Harrison’s Planetarium, there is plenty to chat about together. Take in the stunning views from the courtyard or park and learn more about the home of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

Have you considered a sunrise canoe trip? Setting out from Richmond at 5.30 am, you get to see the sun appear over the river, giving you an amazing start to the day. The trip lasts for approximately 2 and a half hours. For the other end of the day, how about seeing the sun descend from The Gherkin? Enjoy a platter and a glass of wine and marvel over the panoramic views dressed in colours of the sunset. Follow up with a swim under the stars in one of London’s heated lidos and, if you time it correctly, a swim under the full moon!

Visit a food market together and buy lots of treats, ready to full your picnic basket. Maltby Street Market offers great street food. Berwick Street in Soho and Canopy Market sell fabulous products too. There is also the world-famous Camden Market and Borough Market. Next, head to one of London’s numerous parks and enjoy a picnic together, and after you can chat while strolling hand in hand. There are many public parks to visit around London, such as Hyde Park, Hampstead Heath, Regent’s Park and Clapham Common, with beautiful lakes and romantic woodland walks.

For a dining experience with a difference, reserve a table at Dans Le Noir? located in the heart of London. You are invited to dine in complete darkness, with the experience focussing on senses such as taste and textures rather than a visual experience, breaking down any preconceived perceptions of foods and colour.

Have you ever considered a hot-tub experience? Not just any hot-tub, but a floating one along London’s canals? You can hire a ‘hot-tug’ for two, with heated changing rooms pre-sail, and you are provided with waterproof containers for your valuables, via Skuna Boats. With 75 minutes on the water, it will undoubtedly be an unforgettable experience!

If you love being on the water but a hot tub doesn’t float your boat, pay a visit to Darcie & May Green on the Grand Union Canal, Paddington. These two barges have been transformed and are now dynamic destinations for elegant and romantic dining, each offering a different experience, from coffee to cocktails and brunch to Australian-style menus. You can grab brunch all day and by evening, the venue morphs into a vibrant bar – perfect for something different!

Barge East is another refurb, from a 118-year-old Dutch barge to an award-winning floating restaurant (TripAdvisor 2019 – London’s best-rated restaurant). Specialising in a modern British menu and using homegrown produce, you can order from the set menu or a Sunday roast at weekend and be assured you’ll get the freshest meal available. You can also order from their street food menu and enjoy a ‘boozy hot chocolate’ on their heated terrace.

London has a great number of museums and galleries to visit, many of which are also free to enter. You can visit Tate Britain and then just a short boat ride away, you can visit Tate Modern. You can easily pass a few hours around the National History Museum, which regularly hosts special exhibitions. The museum also offers a grown-up sleepover! You can access galleries, look forward to stand-up comedy, a live harpist, cocktails until 12.45 am, tea or coffee until 2.30 am, all-night monster movies, breakfast and optional yoga class should you choose to join.

For something a bit different than the usual cinema trip, head to a drive-in cinema. Simply tune in to the FM station you’re told for your sound, and sit back and watch on the giant screen. Refreshments are brought to your car if you choose to order any. Another version is the floating cinema, which means you get to watch your film from a boat. You listen to the film using wireless headphones, indulging in Häagen-Dazs ice cream if you wish. If you’d rather have your feet on the ground, you can choose seating on the towpath.

For nightlife, London can supply every demand. Rooftop terraces looking out over the capital, dancing until dawn, street food, pub crawls, sample craft ales; you name it, London has it. Climb the O2 at twilight and sip champagne at the apex. For a stunning view of London Tower and the Thames, visit Coppa Club where you can dine in one of the domed igloo pods, choosing from the main menu or the igloo menu. The Midnight Apothecary is a must-see for a romantic date – roasting marshmallows over a fire pit in a candlelit garden gives the extra wow-factor.

Of course, London has a myriad of other activities, sights and venues to visit. You could also choose a surprise gig at a secret venue, or visit many bars with live music. Gin or wine tasting experiences are available in tens of locales. Whether it’s a day time meeting or an evening date, London will more than be able to cater to your requirements!