017 - First Dates š
London is full of great first-date ideas. Whether youāre a jaded dating veteran or a hopeless romantic, hereās a few hometown experiences well-suited for the occasion.
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š¾ Get Fit
Couples who play together, stay together, so why not start things off right with a friendly game of tennis at Piccadilly Park? From there, youāre within walking distance to pick up a double scoop of ice cream from Havenās Creamery before a leisurely stroll around one of downtown Londonās cutest neighbourhoods.
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š Get Fed
Grab a couple Say Cheese Burgersātwo beef patties sandwiched between grilled cheese bunsāat Burger Burger and head on over to Victoria Park for a picnic. If your date can watch you eat this wonderful monstrosity without flinching, you may have just found your soulmate.
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š Get Crafty
Make some memories by making some stuff! Design your own flower arrangements with Tania Floral Design or Grow and Bloom; get your hands dirty at The London Clay Art Centre; or grab a drink and explore different mediums at one of the The Arts Projectās Arts on Tap events.
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šŗļø Get Outside
While it may be a little early in the relationship for a bicycle-built-for-two, a cruise down the Thames Valley Parkway can make for a great first date. If walking is more your speed, take a hike along one of the trails at Fanshawe Conservation Area. Depending on how well your date is going, you may choose the 1km, the 2km orāif itās loveāthe 20km trail.
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š Get Pampered
Feet sore from running through each otherās minds all day? Put your feet up together at Artistic Spa for one of the cityās most personalized pedicures.
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š Bonus: Get Serious
If you make it to a second date, try one of these romantic experiences from our Valentineās list.
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