It doesn’t matter if you live in a big city, a small town, or somewhere in between. Your local bookstore is likely one of the staples of your town. You can escape with your books in one hand and a coffee in the other, but it can also be a pretty cool date spot – especially for bookworms. Find your favourite books and compare them hand-in-hand as you browse each aisle. Consider making it a game to choose a book you think your partner would enjoy.
Literary-themed Bar Crawl Date
A literary bar crawl is ideal if you have just started dating and know you have one thing in common: a love of books. This is a good way to ease your anxiety on your first few dates while combining your love of books. There is a reason why it is called liquid courage.
Bar Recommendations:
- Marquis of Granby – 2 Rathbone St, Fitzrovia, W1T 1NR. Open Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 11 pm and Sundays from 12 pm to 10.30 pm.
- Duke of York – 47 Rathbone St, Fitzrovia, W1T 1NW. Open Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 11 pm and Sundays from 12 pm to 10.30 pm.
- The Lamb – 94 Lamb’s Conduit St, Bloomsbury, WC1N 3LZ. Open Monday to Wednesday from 11 am to 11 pm, Thursday to Saturday from 11 am to 12 am and Sundays from 12 pm to 10.30 pm.
- Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese – 145 Fleet St, EC4A 2BU. Open from Monday to Saturday from 12 pm to 11 pm but closed on Sundays.
- Pillars of Hercules – 7 Greek St, Soho, W1D 4DF. Open Sunday to Wednesday from 3 pm to 11.30 pm, Thursday and Friday from 3 pm to 12 am and Saturday from 3 pm to 11 pm.
Adventure: Plan a Book-Related Scavenger Hunt
Create a scavenger hunt for your date based on their favourite novel once you learn what it is. The game aims to find ten books related to the theme and ten more related books from those 10. You can even combine parts of multiple books by leading your date from one spot to another.
Bucket List: Wander Around an Author’s Home-Turned-Museum
This would be a good date in the early stages of a relationship. Imagine yourself at the exact place where iconic authors such as Ernest Hemingway, Emily Dickinson, or Edith Wharton created some of their most famous works.
Destination Recommendation includes:
Dickens House Museum
There is a Georgian terraced house in Bloomsbury called 48 Doughty Street that was once the home of Charles Dickens, the famous Victorian novelist of the same name. It has four floors of paintings, furniture, manuscripts, rare editions, and other objects related to Dickens. Among the exhibits in the museum is R. W. Buss’ well-known painting Dickens’ Dream: an unfinished image of the author in his study.
Keats House
The Romantic poet John Keats lived at this address in Hampstead between 1818-1820, during which time he fell in love with and became engaged to Fanny Brawne, whose family lived next door. The Keats House is open from 11 am to 4 pm on Thursdays and Fridays and from 2 pm to 4 pm on Sundays.
Carlyle’s House
24 Cheyne Row, London, SW3 5HL. In 1834, Carlyle and his wife moved to Chelsea, whose house belonged to the National Trust. A Georgian terraced house with Victorian period furniture, a walled garden, and a Carlyle collection. The house was visited by Dickens, Ruskin, Tennyson, and Thackeray during its time. For National Trust members, the house is free from Wednesday to Sunday from 11 am to 4:30 pm; otherwise, it costs $9.
Date Night: Book-to-Movie Marathon
Despite the fact that movie adaptations of books rarely live up to the originals, they can still be enjoyable. Laugh about how subpar movie adaptations aren’t better than the originals. Be sure to bring snacks or dinner as well!
Couple Edition: Reading or Book Signing
Check their events calendar to find out what’s happening at your local bookstore. Your favourite author may be coming to your town or even an author you’ve never heard of. Take advantage of your adventurous side and attend a reading of a book you don’t know anything about. There’s a good chance you and your date will discover a new author to obsess over together.
Couple Literary Trivia Night
It’s time to put your literary knowledge to the test at a literary trivia night your local dive bar is hosting. You can prove how much you know or be humble and admit how much you still have to learn.
Outdoors: Stargazing while Listening to Audiobooks
The perfect setting for romance is looking up at the cosmos above you, listening to your newest audiobook playing through the speaker, and having your date sit by your side. Pack a blanket, so you do not need to worry about the weather!
Adventure Challenge: London’s Best Stargazing Spots
Stargazing at Morden Hall Park
Even though Morden Hall Park in south London isn’t particularly elevated, it is widely considered one of the best stargazing spots in the capital. On the other hand, it’s far enough away from the city centre and local light pollution to offer fairly dark skies.
Stargazing at Ruislip Lido
Ruislip Lido is known for its artificial beach and miniature railway by day, but by night, it’s something else entirely. The West of London Astronomical Society sometimes meets here due to its suburban location with little light pollution.
Great Outdoors: Picnic in a park while reading books
You may not be a big fan of stargazing, but if you like being outdoors, you may enjoy a picnic nearby. It doesn’t matter what you do, you’ll need a basket to carry your books, favourite foods, a blanket, and some wine in disguise if that’s your thing, and you’ll be good to go.
Conclusion
London is one of the most romantic cities in the world. Whether you are looking for a romantic date or want to make something special for your partner. This article provided you with the choices to choose from to make it happen. Make your next date count and truly one for the books.
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FAQs
What is the most romantic thing to do in London?
The most romantic thing in London is walking through Hyde Park at night. It is full of beautiful flowers and trees, and it’s easy to find your way around by following the lights on the bridges.
Is dating in London difficult?
Dating can be difficult in London because of the high number of people, cultural differences and the time difference. London has so many different cultures that finding someone you want to date can be difficult.
Where can I go on a lowkey date?
Finding a lowkey date is not always easy, especially in places with many people. But there are still some places you can go on a lowkey date. These include museums, libraries and parks.