Congratulations! You have survived the grey and miserable winter in London town and Spring is also on the outs! Although dating in London is fun all year round, the sun just makes it such a happier place! The work clothes are getting more colourful and people are actually smiling on the street, smiling! Bar the horrendous daily tube commute (sweltering is not sexy) the people of London are actually HAPPY! And why wouldn’t they be, it’s SUMMER TIME! Because of all the happiness floating around, London dating is at an all-time high and if you’ve met someone at one of our speed dating London events you’re now going to want to explore the sunny City together. The only issue now is where to go. No worries, we are here to help! We have come up with some brilliant summer date ideas London to keep you going until autumn.

British Summer Time
Hyde Park, London
London dating just got a whole lot more interesting; from the 3rd - 13th July, Hyde Park is being taken over by Barclay’s Summer Time Festival and some brilliant bands. If your date is a bit of a music lover or you just want to impress with something a little different, this dating London idea is a perfect option for you! They even have Mcbusted and Boy Zone booked!
Hot tip* get there early in the date and spend some time exploring the festival attractions.
£££

Taste of London Food festival
Regents Park, London
Do you find it difficult to decide which restaurant to choose for London date nights? Well Taste of London is here to help! This amazing yearly food festival is a brilliant way to explore the different foods and cultures of London. Also food is one of the best date subjects, so what better way to make sure you have lots to talk about than at Taste.
Hot tip* Make sure you don’t miss the world renown chef demonstration classes running throughout the festivals.
££

Lido/Swimming ponds
All across London
You aren’t a proper Londoner if you haven’t even attempted to swim in one of London’s finest swimming ‘ponds’ or lovingly referred to as a ‘lido’. This date idea may not be an ideal one for a first meeting but it is a great London dating idea for a relaxed couple looking for a laugh.
*hot tip*
Probable only go if the weather is hot, those Lido’s aren’t warm…
It’s free!!!

The Scoop
More London Riverside, Queens Walk
From June to September, More Free Festivals are bring The Scoop to the amphitheatre in Queen’s Walk. Made up of theatre, music, films and comedy events this is London dating at its finest, and it’s all totally free! If you aren’t so good at organising and leave everything to the last minute, this date idea London is perfect for you! Pick up your date and head down to The Scoop for some fun entertainment in London.
*Hot tip* try and get there a little before the chosen event to get good seating.
It’s free!!!

Got some great date ideas of your own? We’d love to hear from you! Tweet us with your date ideas @SpeedDater_UK or post on our SpeedDater.co.uk facebook page and if we feature it in our blog you will win a FREE SPEED DATING TICKET!

Hope you to see you at one of our singles nights in London soon!

Aby

*Price guide:
£ = cheap date idea
££ = mid-range date idea (up to £30)
£££ = expensive date idea (over £30)