RELATIONSHIPS | Autumn date ideas

Autumn is hands down one of the prettiest time of year and, with Christmas fast approaching, it also means romance is in the air. 

With warm summer days gone and the need to save for the upcoming season, those in relationships often put going out for dates on the back burner. It’s natural in a relationship to settle into a routine of dinner at home and Netflix binges, and whilst there is nothing wrong with that, it’s also nice to go on an actual date now and then.

So with that in mind, here are some autumn date ideas!

HUNT FOR THE PERFECT PUMPKIN

It seems the American trend of pumpkin patches has landed in the UK with patches springing up this year. Don your wellies and head over to find that *perfect* pumpkin, making sure to stop and take plenty of photos along the way. Then, head home and have fun carving the pumpkins (but make sure to keep the ‘insides’ for some recipes like pumpkin pie or soup!).

GO FOR A WALK

Yes, it sounds stupid, but sometimes it’s really lovely to just leave your phones at home and go on a long walk to reconnect and focus on each other. Autumn is the perfect time for this with all the beautiful colours and crunchy leaves, so why not head to a local nature estate or something similar? If just walking isn’t your thing, make it fun: download Pokemon Go and have a pokemon hunting date, or try Geocaching (google it!).

SCARE YOURSELF SILLY

Visit a scare attraction to get that adrenaline going! There are plenty of scare attractions around the UK so you’re bound to find one wherever you are – from a family-friendly spooky farm or a theme park fright night.

GO FOR DINNER & A MOVIE

With Netflix and NOWTV, it’s very rare that couples go to the cinema anymore – why would you when you have so much entertainment at your fingertips? But as the evenings get chillier, put the effort in to dress up a little and actually go out. There are tons of deals: Meerkat Movies and cheap days at the cinema, and have a look online beforehand for some vouchers for restaurants. It might not seem like much but if it’s been a long time since you’ve gone out, it’s a really fun way to get out of the typical work-eat-sleep-repeat pattern.

DO SOMETHING TOURISTY

This one can be a little pricier, but if you live near a big city or near the capital, why not do something typically touristy? Lots of cities do deals so you can do more than one attraction in one day and it’s also a great way to get out of your hometown for the day. Also, chances are that there’s going to be at least one touristy thing that either one of you hasn’t done.

GAME TOGETHER

There are plenty of PC/Xbox/Playstation/your console of choice games that can be played on co-op. My recommendation? Scary games. There’s just something romantic about your other half saving your on-screen character from zombies, trust me…

BINGE WATCH A SERIES

You probably do this often anyway but why not go all out? Book the day off work, stock up on essential snacks beforehand and aim to finish a series in one day. Shorter series like Stranger Things are perfect for this. To make the date extra cute, build a fort or make an indoor picnic.

COOK TOGETHER

One of my boyfriend and I’s favourite things to do is actually cook together and this is a far cry from how I used to be when I’d never cook and was scared of experimenting with food. This can be something simple as dinner, or you could make a three-course meal together and light a few candles to make it romantic when eating. There’s also lots of seasonal food you can make/bake together. Stick some music on and have a laugh in the kitchen as you make food together: it’s always fun. 

And if you’re dateless this autumn? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Forget the local bars: take your dog (or borrow a friend’s dog!) on a walk to scout potential romances, try a local gig one evening or sign up to a dating website! Some suggestions are: best dating sites, date divorced singles, Northampton dating site, dating agency London and Auckland dating – I’d suggest signing up now so you can get some autumn dates in pronto 

So, how about you guys? What are your favourite autumn-themed dates or date ideas you’ve always wanted to try? Let me know!

*Please note, this is a sponsored post but all views and opinions are entirely my own.