Ditch the idea of meeting in the local cafe or restaurant and try something that you will both have fun doing.

1. Get cooking

Cooking is fun and can actually be quite sexy.  Classes are available all around the country for all abilities and all tastes.

2. Show your groove

Why not try some dancing classes like ballroom, salsa, swing, and samba. Even if you aren’t the greatest dancer in the world you can have a lot of fun learning together.  Besides being a lot of fun it will also help to see what chemistry there is between you both.

 3. Picnic

Romantic gestures don’t come much better than sitting by a lake or on a beach.  Just make sure you pack some food as well as your finest vintage Chardonnay.

4. Art

Galleries and museums are excellent places to share a love for the arts.  Go on a guided tour or even try sharing a lecture together.

 5. Sailing.

Set sail on a lake or a canal or even rent a row boat.  This way you are both having fun whilst also having time to talk and learning about each other.

6. Book Reading

Check out some book reading days at your local bookstore.  What better way to discover your common grounds and keep that conversation flowing.

 7. Be active

Are you both into your sports?  Whether it is golf or evening bowling.  Engaging in physical activity can raise the level of intimacy but more importantly you can learn very quickly how people cope with winning or losing.

8. Music Nights

This can vary from a night at the opera to a musical or even a concert.

9. Blooming the romance

If you both share a passion for gardening then why not try a visit to a nursery or even an arboretum.

10. Wine Tasting

Perfect for that first meet.  Just remember not to drink what you should only be tasting!

Ideas for dates