London is one of the most visited places in the world. The romance-filled air and the mindblowing history of this town make it the perfect place for couples to have a memorable time.
There are plenty of things that you can try here as a couple. All these will help make your trip to London even more memorable.
Romantic Things to Do in London
1. The Big London Bake
The Big Bakes initiates London’s best baking events across different locations. They also have ever-changing and creative themes befitting the month or occasion. So, if you are out with your partner on a romantic trip, what could be better than baking some delicious desserts together while learning and observing others do the same?
Remember that you can reserve a slot for yourselves beforehand to avoid end-of-moment confusion. Also, they provide an option of group events, where you could invite a bunch of your friends or family to make it all the more lively.
2. Boat Tour at Little Venice
Well, to make your couple’s trip to London romantic and a bit more soothingly mundane, you can ride a boat down the Grand Canal, also known as Little Venice. It gives a similar vibe.
Facts to remember include a Puppet show along the canal, which you might not want to miss, alongside some 19th-century pubs and aesthetic restaurants that are sure to add to the fun. Also, if boating is not your thing, taking a stroll down the sides of the canal is efficiently calming.
3. Sunset at Primrose Hill
To state facts, Primrose Hill is a hilltop park with breathtaking views and a Grade II (to be preserved) listed area. The park’s surrounding area seems out of the Victorian era, with a pastel palette and aesthetic view.
So walking through this area and reaching the hilltop park, where you could sit with your significant other and watch the sky change colours, would be a cost-efficiently romantic way to spend your evening.
4. Biking at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Olympic Park was the stage where the Olympic games were conducted in 2012, gaining its name. The destination is now open to the general public and is a hot spot for people out for a walk or biking.
You can rent a bike and ride it across the park in East London, giggling and relaxing. The park also hosts many concerts, art, gaming, and other interesting events. We suggest stopping or passing by these while riding a bike with your partner, which would be quite romantic.
5. Kew Gardens (Blooms)
Kew Gardens is the hub of one of the most diverse botanical collections recognized by UNESCO as a Heritage Site. It is a place that beautifully and breathtakingly blends science and nature.
Observing plants on a romantic trip to London might sound a little cliché, but Kew is one of the most famous attractions and is worth all the fuss.
6. Music Festival
London is a place that houses multiple artistic events, one of which is a music festival. It is so common to find a music festival in the city, as they host so many that irrespective of the time you take the trip, you are sure to at least come across two to three of them.
All you need to do is search for which one would be conducted during your visit and grab yourself a ticket. Even if you are not a great music enthusiast or a party person, the vibe of walking through a music festival filled with chaos while holding your partner’s hand sounds romantic enough.
7. Ice Skating
If you are visiting London during the ethereal season of winter, then going out for an ice skate seems a jolly and romantic way for couples to spend their day. Multiple venues hold ice skating activities all across the city.
You can search for the one nearest to the place you are staying at or go for some of the most frequently suggested ones: Somerset House, The Tower of London, and Battersea Power Station. Romance on ice seems magical.
8. London Eye
The London Eye is the most frequently visited tourist spot in London. It is, after all, one of the best and the largest cantilevered observation wheels in the world. Walking around the London Eye or riding on it is quite romantic.
But if you are willing to ride it, you must grab a ticket beforehand. As mentioned, it is the most visited spot and always tends to have people. If you are planning to gaze at it from afar, it would be suggested that you do so at night, for it adds to its beauty.
9. Tower of London
If you are a history enthusiast or find exhibits from the past beautiful, visiting the Tower Of London might be a date you remember. The idea might seem geeky to some, but it is fun.
You can walk across the exhibits, witnessing the Queen’s jewels, crown, and tableware, or even visit the Torture at the Tower and learn about what was once there while enjoying the view with your significant other.
10. Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Queen and is open to visitors during the day. Every nook and corner of the palace has its history and ambience and is worth a romantic stroll.
If the idea of visiting the palace does not seem interesting enough, you can surely walk around a lane from where the palace is visible at night, as it is a spectacle to watch.
11. Pedalo Boats
If you visit London during the summer, taking your partner on a pedal ride across a lake could be one of the most romantic, basic, yet cost-efficient ways to spend time together.
To do so, visit Hyde Park, Victoria Park, or Regent’s Park. If you want to ride a swan-shaped pedalo, visit the lake in Alexandra Palace or one at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
12. Helicopter Tour
A quirky way to spend your romantic trip to London could be to grab an opportunity to fly across the city in a helicopter. The ride through the sky would let you see a different perspective on the town than one would usually get while walking or boating across the city, and it would be more beautiful.
It is also not every day that you get to roam over the sky of London, admiring the city’s beauty while sharing a seat with your significant other on a helicopter.
13. Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace was home to Henry VIII and was actively used until the reign of King George II. The palace is completely out of a novel and gives you a historically romantic vibe. Furthermore, you must take a small boat trip across the Thames to reach the palace. Upon reaching it, you can explore exhibits, gardens, and other appealing sites and activities.
Walking across a palace literally out of a fairytale while holding hands with your significant other seems like quite a deal to us.
14. London Cable Car (Thames)
Another unique date idea for your visit to London would be riding a cable car between the Royal Docks and Greenwich Peninsula. The vehicle would take you above the Thames River and the London skyline.
You can also book a private cabin to spend private time with your partner here.
15. Escape Room
A friendly, adventurous date idea for couples visiting London would be to try an Escape Room together. Runaway Groom Escape Room is one of the best for couples. You must find a runaway groom and drag him back to the church on time (in about an hour).
It would be an activity that you might remember and cherish while talking about the trip later on.
16. Stroll Around Notting Hill
Notting Hill is a district in West London known for housing people with multiple cultural beliefs and ideologies. It is also beautifully architectured and hosts the annual Notting Hill Carnival (an annual Caribbean Carnival).
It is also home to the Portobello Road Market, one of London’s oldest street markets. It has cute cafes, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant, and an electric cinema.
17. Silent Disco
Well, a silent disco is the best solution for people who are a little awkward with the traditional idea of disco but still want to go out there and dance with their partner and enjoy clubbing. In London, you can go to Dutch Master, a disco boat that would also help you with sightseeing.
If boating does not seem like an option, then going to the one held by the Science Museum is an option; they surely set in the vibe, and a disco with your partner will surely be fun.
18. Tower Bridge Glass Floor Walkway
Exploring the Tower Bridge is another common thing tourists do when visiting London. The entire structure is quite romantic, with the glass-floor walkway about 42 meters high and the bridge giving a therapeutic view of the River Thames.
Other things to look out for while visiting the Tower Bridge would be the Victorian Engine Rooms, which are quite fascinating.
19. BBQ Boats
Spending a day of your couples trip on the River Thames on a BBQ boat while partying and barbecuing food seems quite a romantic idea. Furthermore, you can book a private BBQ cruise and host a party for your friends and family.
Skuna Boats is the BBQ boat suggested for a ride on the Thames, as they have been satisfactorily doing it for some time.
20. Backyard Comedy Club
Backyard Comedy Club in East London has been a hilarious hub for comical enjoyment for about 20 years. It hosts events that are sure to make your stomach hurt while laughing.
It would be a refreshing place to visit during a couple’s trip to London as it would add something more than just the sights the city tends to hold
21. Ballie Ballerson London
Ballie Ballerson is a ball pit cocktail bar. Visiting a bar is quite general, so to add more fun, visiting a bottomless pit bar and enjoying the night lights is exciting and has a romantic touch.
Besides the two huge ball pits, it has a karaoke room where you can sing aloud and let your heart loose.
22. The Murder Express
The Murder Express is a unique way to spend a day touring around London. It might not be for everyone, as it tends to use immersive theatre. However, it also dramatically narrates an unforgettable experience while you are on the train carriage.
Furthermore, they have a savoury, bespoke three-course menu. To save time, you can also book the ticket online beforehand.
23. Fairgame Canary Wharf
Fair Game is an adult-only entertainment plus gaming area. It has about 9 games varying from Roll-A-Ball Derby to Skeeball, and visiting it would be a competitively cute and romantic experience.
Plus, you can also experience the trendiest street food they tend to offer alongside multiple cocktails served across the different bars.
24. Bounce, Old Street
Bounce is yet another adult-only socializing area where you could go with your significant other on a trip to London.
The venue has quite a vibe, and you can probably play a jolly ping pong game with your partner, followed by eating and drinking to your heart’s content.
25. Chocolate Making Class
Well, we believe everybody has a certain extent of cravings for sweets, and getting your partner and yourself a chocolate-making workshop while on your couple’s trip to London seems like an amazing, informative, and romantic activity.
Multiple chocolate workshops are conducted throughout the city, but Melt Chocolates in Notting Hill is the most suggested. You can also book a slot online beforehand.
26. London Zoo
Well, a zoo date with your partner seems like a fun activity, plus the London Zoo is known to be one of the world’s oldest scientific zoos with almost 700 species of animals.
If you visit the zoo, you should look out for the penguins, meerkats, axolotl, and alpacas. You can book the tickets for the zoo online on their official website.
27. Concert
If you are in London, the capital city of entertainment and creative art, it is a good way to take your partner to a concert. Even though they tend to be crowded and chaotic, they are quite a vibe and grow to be things you will surely cherish.
Well, there’s always a concert in some part of the city, and if you do not have a specific, rigid taste in music, attending any of them would be quite exciting. It might also introduce you to a new genre or a band.
28. Walk Along The Southbank
Southbank in London is referred to as the cultural heart as it tends to host the most amazing exhibitions, events, theatres, and other events. It is also a less chaotic area with people walking around rather than the vehicles honking irritably all day.
Visiting Southbank on your couple’s trip would be quite a romantic and cost-effective endeavour. It is suggested that you walk along the area at night, for it adds to the aesthetics
29. The London Dungeon
If you are a quirky couple interested in spooky or creepy stuff, then The London Dungeon would be the best experience you could ask for when visiting the city. Unlike all the other trips that showcase breathtaking attractions, this one would take you on a journey through the infamous areas with a horrific history.
They have actors and theatrical scripts through which they portray the story of about 1000 years of infamous horror history, like Jack the Ripper or Sweeney Todd. You can book yourself a ticket for the same online, too.
30. National Gallery
Walking around the National Gallery while appreciating the greatest collection of paintings they offer for free is rather amazing and romantic.
Though the trip here is free, you must remember the visitor policy and listen intently to the staff to care for the art displayed.
31. Paint a Pic London
Learning and having fun while painting a picture with your significant other is unique and equally romantic. It can also be taken as a souvenir that reminds you of your lovely couple’s trip to London.
You can grab a slot beforehand for the painting activity and then use up all your creativity with your partner during the visit.
32. Paranormal Activity Tour
The idea of getting spooked on a trip to London is quite hilarious and romantic in its silly way. London provides just the thing for this experience. The Paranormal Activity tour allows you to use paranormal detection equipment in places with incidents like murder or plague.
The trip takes place at night, which adds to the chills. It would be a one-of-a-kind experience, and you can book a slot for it online.
33. Latin Soul
Learning Latin dance with your significant other is one of the most romantically sensual things we could think of. Imagine landing an opportunity to discover the immaculate dance moves while on a couple’s trip to London.
The venue hosts dance workshops and offers light finger food buffers where you can rejuvenate some of your energy. You can grab a ticket online, and it is suggested that you join in for the Bachatango night if possible.
34. Monopoly Lifesized
If you and your partner like having child-like enthusiasm and fun, a life-sized game of Monopoly is a good choice. The venue has quite an interesting theme for the game, and they have food and drinks that match the gaming idea.
Visiting Monopoly Lifesized with your partner might be a mundanely valued memory if you both find joy in the tiniest competitive conflicts.
35. The Candlelight Club
The Candlelight Club is a secret spot where you could grab a drink with a 3-course meal with captivating jazz music and cabaret playing in the background.
The food is delicious, and the lighting and the vibe are wild and romantic. So, why not grab some drinks and immerse yourself in the chaos?
36. Shuffleboard Bar London
Visiting the Shuffleboard Bar is another chill and fun way to spend your day with your partner. Here, you can play shuffleboard or pool and enjoy your time on an arcade machine. In addition to the fun games, the place also offers amazing pizzas, which is a plus point.
You could grab a ticket for the venue online beforehand to reduce your planning time during the actual trip.
37. Gin School & Bespoke Gin-Making
As the name suggests, Gin School & Bespoke Gin-Making in London allows you to make your quirky bottle of gin with your chosen ingredients.
If you find brewing alcohol interesting, this would be another opportunity for you and your partner to enjoy a unique activity.
38. Rouges 70’s & 80’s Disco and Funk
As the name suggests, Rouge’s ’70s & 80’s Disco And Dunk is a Rivoli Ballroom’s Rouge disco and funk event where the pros would drop the dope anthems from the ’70s and ’80s. The vibe in here would be chaotic and chill.
You can grab a ticket and dance your night away while enjoying the music with your partner.
39. The Wallace Collection
The Wallace Collection displays amazing masterpieces of paintings, furniture, armour, arms, porcelain, and sculptures. It is yet another informative place you could explore with your significant other.
Remember that the main collection is unticketed. Visiting would be completely free, making it another cost-efficient yet worthwhile activity.
40. Sadler’s Wells Ballet
Sadler’s Wells Ballet organization is one of the leading dance facilities where you can enjoy theatre and other creative displays related to dance. Enjoying theatrical ballet with your partner on a trip seems quite something.
You can grab a ticket for the same online beforehand to avoid issues later.
41. Igloo Pod Dining
This is yet another opportunity for a couple to experience something unique and romantic on a trip to London.
As the name suggests, the idea is to have an amazing dining experience inside an igloo pod. It is usually only done during the winter, but you can grab a slot in Coppa Club Tower Bridge, where the pods are kept all year round.
42. Historic London Baths
This is another uniquely romantic experience you could only get in London. Aire Ancient Baths is a subterranean bath with a magical and calming atmosphere. The venue offers a couples-only experience called a Wine Bath, where you can soak in Spanish Tempranillo grapes.
The list of romantic things you could do in London with your partner is endless. These are some of the unique experiences you can indulge in. Choose the ones that excite you the most, and spend an amazing time in London.
Last Updated on March 21, 2024 by Annanya Chakraborty
