Find the most romantic Christmas date ideas this holiday season to treat your loved one to an unforgettable night. Get the holiday spirit going with one of these cosy activities. Whether you prefer an intimate night in at home, or are looking for a festive outdoor adventure, these ideas will inspire your Christmas season.
01. A Christmas Spa Day
Relax away from the December madness and enjoy a luxury spa day together. This is a great way to plan a Christmas time surprise, and get some soothing body treatments in the winter months. Cosying up in the jacuzzi with a glass of champagne will be an intimate experience you’ll never forget.
02. Christmas Lights Ceremony
Plan a local night out and watch the Christmas lights turn on in your area. Get wrapped up warm and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa while exploring the festive light displays this Christmas.
03. Ice Skating
The holiday season is the perfect time to go ice skating for a fun Christmas date idea. You can find both outdoor skating rinks, or indoor, and enjoy an active date full of Christmas spirit.
04. Christmas Markets
A classic Christmas date idea is to visit your local Christmas market. Plan a day of holiday fun while shopping for Christmas gifts and unique decorations at the most wonderful time of the year.
05. Festive Wine Tasting
One of the most romantic Christmas date ideas is certainly to book an evening wine tasting and enjoy an intimate experience. If wine is not a particular favourite, then you can also have spirit tastings or other preferred beverages.
06. Gingerbread House Decorating
Have a cosy night in and decorate a gingerbread house each with festive designs. It’s a fun way to have a little bit of friendly competition and get in to the holiday spirit.
07. Shop at the Christmas Tree Farm
Christmas time is all about decorating your tree, so why not plan a day out to the Christmas tree farm and choose the perfect one? You can even spend the evening decorating it together and purchase some personalised Christmas decorations.
08. Cosy Night at a B&B
Early December is the perfect time to book a night at a countryside B&B for a festive weekend away. Take in the Christmas lights, festive pub evenings and holiday shopping at a destination of your choice!
09. Late Night Hot Chocolate
Take a loved one out for a night time hot chocolate run on a winter evening. The festive season is the perfect time to enjoy Christmas themed beverages, so plan a fun evening with this simple date idea.
10. Cosy Board Game Night In
Another budget-friendly Christmas date night idea is to enjoy an intimate games night at home together. Plan a night with your favourite snacks and some festive games to set the holiday mood.
11. Winter Wonderland in London
A Christmas trip to London will always be a welcome surprise for your loved one. Winter Wonderland is the ultimate Christmas market, with rides, stalls and festive scenes, and would be a perfect romantic date weekend away. You can also enjoy other festive experiences in the capital city, such as ice skating at The National History Museum or Christmas shopping on Oxford Street.
12. Christmas Crafts Night
Enjoy a fun evening at home this holiday season, and make your own Christmas decorations at home together. See a list of different Christmas craft ideas at the link below to get some ideas!
https://awhimsicalsoul.com/18-easy-christmas-craft-ideas-you-can-do-at-home/: 37 Romantic Christmas Date Night Ideas13. Candlelight Concert
The perfect Christmas concert to see this season has to be the Candlelight orchestral concerts travelling around the UK. You can buy tickets for classic Christmas music, film theme tunes or even your favourite artists performed by a beautiful string quartet. This is the perfect place to have a romantic Christmas date night in the candlelight.
14. Cosy Mulled Wine at the Pub
In the holiday season get yourself to a cosy country pub and try some seasonal mulled wine on a winter’s night. It can be such a festive experience absorbing the Christmas decor and music, perfect for a first date!
15. Christmas Pantomime
Pantomimes at this magical time of year are such a special event! There are shows advertised everywhere, so why not plan a fun Christmas dates and buy two tickets to your favourite play this year.
16. Winter Adrenaline Activity
For those who love dating outdoors, why not book a winter adrenaline activity? Think ziplining, treetop adventures, abseiling or water sports for a fun date idea (if you can get past the cold weather!).
17. Late Night Christmas Gift Shopping
A good way to take the stress out of Christmas shopping is to get out in the evening when the crowds aren’t as heavy. Get in to the holiday spirit and buy gifts together in a low stress environment.
18. Christmas Tasting Menu
Food lovers out there will love this romantic date idea! Book a festive three course tasting menu for the ultimate fine dining experience. This intimate experience would be perfect for a special Christmas celebration.
19. Exchange Christmas Eve Boxes
Don’t wait for Christmas date to start giving gifts. Make each other a special Christmas eve box full of your favourite things to make the occasion truly special.
20. Donate Christmas Gifts
Find a local charity shop advertising for gift donations and enjoy a shared experience of giving back.
21. Visit Chatsworth House in December
This stunning manor house in England has a beautiful festive Christmas lights display every December, as well as lovely Christmas markets. Enjoy this classic winter activity, and a perfect date idea for any Pride & Prejudice fans out there too!
22. Christmas Carols
One of the best winter date ideas is to go carolling in your local community. If you just want to enjoy the ambience, go with your loved one to your local church to watch a carolling group and Christmas music instead!
23. Festive Pub Quiz Night
Enjoy an intimate date, or even a multi-date with a group of friends and plan to attend a festive pub quiz at your local. Get in to the Christmas spirit with a mulled wine in a warm, cosy environment and absorb the ambience.
24. Christmas Decor Shopping
A casual date is to go Christmas decoration shopping to get some great ideas for your home this year. Have fun choosing a Christmas home aesthetic and find the items that suit your festive vibe.
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Create a cosy sanctuary in your living room and set up for a night in watching all your favourite Christmas movies together. You can add to the ambience with twinkling lights, cosy blankets and festive snacks.
26. Farm Shop Date
27. Host Christmas Game Night
Host a double date night and invite others round to enjoy Christmas games as a group. There is no better time than the Christmas season to enjoy charades, themed cocktail night or even drinking games with your loved ones.
28. Visit a Cosy Christmas Village
Research the most picturesque village within driving distance and plan a romantic day out to enjoy the festive vibes. Make sure to book a cosy meal in advance and avoid the busy crowds ruining the mood, as well as making sure there are plenty of beautiful shops and activities to keep you entertained.
29. Cosy Baking Night
Another budget-friendly date night is to have a Christmas baking at home experience together. Get on the festive music and have fun baking something new and special to really get in to the holiday spirit.
30. Test the New Festive Starbucks Drinks
If your loved one enjoys a good festive coffee, plan an evening drive to your local Starbucks and take turns trying everything on the festive menu!
31. Get Out For Christmas Cocktails
Get out on the town this December to grab dinner and some Christmas cocktails together! A classic date idea is dinner and drinks, so get dressed up for the season and enjoy a fun night out!
32. Go Jellycat Hunting
Explore all your local gift shops in the search for the perfect jelly cat this Christmas season.
33. At Home Spa Night
If going to a spa isn’t on the cards this year, create your very own home spa this Christmas. Set the mood with festive candles, twinkling lights and tasty snacks, and plan a whole menu of treatments you can do together. You can find relaxing spa music and affordable face masks to really create the soothing ambience and share an intimate experience.
34. Plan a Bonfire at Home
Rather than go out in to a busy environment, why not plan a bonfire in your back garden? A cosy night in while toasting marshmallows might be the perfect way to create a romantic vibe this Christmas.
35. Cosy Hot Tub Date
Your local luxury hotels and leisure centres may well have jacuzzi’s and hot tubs you can explore with a day pass. So why not pay for you and your date to have a relaxing afternoon in these cold winter months and get away from the Christmas stress?
36. A Christmas Picnic Date
On a crisp, sunny day plan a romantic Christmas picnic in a local green area. A hot flask of coffee and some festive food would be perfect for a lunch date this holiday season, just make sure to get wrapped up warm.
37. Pottery Painting
Another relaxing date idea is to go pottery painting together and make your very own Christmas crockery. For artistic date lovers, this idea is a perfect way to have a cosy experience and get to know each other better.
