With Olympic fever at an all-time high, we thought it was time to do the noble thing and assist the good Lord Coe in his quest to ‘inspire a generation’. Whilst finding unique and entertaining dating activities was perhaps not exactly what he had in mind for the legacy of London 2012, we reckon every little helps.
1) The Rowing Date
A real favourite of The Great Date Guide and surprisingly easy to achieve even within central London. For the dating version we’d suggest a bit more of a paddle than the exploits you’ve been watching on Dorney Lake, and in this case, adding a glass or two of Rosé and a few nibbles tends to get the best results. Try the Serpentine boating lake in London’s Hyde Park, or hire a boat in Richmond for a gloriously scenic trip to Ham House.
2) The Cycle Classic
One of Team GB’s most successful disciplines, so why not give it a go yourself with a bicycle themed date. Perhaps the Velodrome is not the most romantic of locations, so try a Boris Bike cycle ride around central London’s most iconic spots, or perhaps a sunny cycle in the slice of the countryside that is Richmond Park, complete with champagne and a luxury picnic? Lycra, of course, is optional…
3) A Spot of Gymnastics
Don’t worry, I’m not suggesting you attempt a floor routine to win your date’s respect (although a spot of trampolining could work?) Instead, head out of central London and test your acrobatic skills with a trial of Sphering. Rolling down a hill at 30mph strapped into a giant ball has just got to count as sport hasn’t it?
4) Wet and Wonderful
Show off your strokes with a watery date on top of London’s swanky The Berkeley Hotel. With a roof top pool and spa to tempt even the most water-shy daters amongst you, this makes a truly exclusive and glamorous date if you’re prepared to splash out (….ahem…).
Enjoy!
Miss Mary x
