Winter’s no reason to hit pause on romance – if anything, it’s the best excuse to snuggle up and get closer. If you’re over the usual ‘Netflix and chill’, here are five cosy winter date ideas to keep the sparks flying (and your toes warm).
1. Take a cooking class together
Learning something new together? Cute and useful. Whether you go all-out gourmet at an IRL class or just follow a TikTok recipe at home, you’ll be laughing, learning, eating and flirting.
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2. Have a lounge picnic
Too cold to go out? No worries. Lay down a blanket, set out your fave snacks, add candles and a chill playlist and boom – indoor picnic sorted. Throw in some PJs and a bottle of bubbly and you have the makings of an epic date (pillow fight optional).
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3. Do a local food crawl
Pick an area nearby with loads of great little food spots and turn your night into an adventure. Share a starter at one place, mains at the next, and end off with dessert or a nightcap somewhere vibey.
4. Go wine tasting
Head to a local wine bar or vineyard for a tasting – winter reds hit different. Or, grab a few bottles you’ve never tried, set up a mini tasting at home with charcuterie and scorecards.
5. Games night
No, we are not talking boring Monopoly or snooze-fest card games – rather, get creative and set the mood for some flirty fun with Twister, truth or dare, ‘Never have I ever…’, or ‘Would you rather…?’ Or you could get out of the house by playing putt-putt, going bowling or visiting an arcade.
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Words: Robyn MacLarty
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