{"id":850,"date":"2017-11-30T15:32:48","date_gmt":"2017-11-30T15:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.mindfulchef.com\/?p=850"},"modified":"2017-11-30T15:37:27","modified_gmt":"2017-11-30T15:37:27","slug":"the-best-5-christmas-date-nights-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/the-best-5-christmas-date-nights-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"The best 5 Christmas date nights in London"},"content":{"rendered":"

The weather outside may be frightful, but London will always be delightful \u2013 especially when it\u2019s aglow with Christmas cheer. Make the most of it this year with these 5 festive date nights in the capital. <\/span><\/p>\n

See in the new year at a pop-up ceildh<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve the Scottish way…with a ceildh! With locations across London, Fiddle Paradiddle’s Pop-Up London Ceildh is the perfect excuse to show off those dance moves this festive season\u2013 all while working off that extra mince pie. <\/span><\/p>\n

Find out more at <\/span><\/i>popupceilidh.designmynight.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Indulge in a festive feast at the Christmas Cookhouse<\/span><\/h3>\n

Dinners don\u2019t get much more intimate than those hosted by the Christmas Cookhouse. In this series of pop-up feasts, diners get to enjoy an exclusive chef\u2019s table experience with some of London\u2019s best talent. With chefs including Petersham Nurseries\u2019 Arthur Potts Dawson and Masterchef\u2019s Tim Anderson, it\u2019s guaranteed to be the most memorable meal of the season. <\/span><\/p>\n

Find out more at <\/span><\/i>cookhousechristmas.designmynight.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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Skate under the stars at Somerset House<\/span><\/h3>\n

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It may be a first date cliche, but ice skating truly is the best way to, well, break the ice. While London has no end of ice rinks to choose from, Somerset House has to be the most romantic. With a gorgeous backdrop (and Fortnum\u2019s Lodge just next door), it\u2019s just the place to shake off those first date nerves. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Find out more at\u00a0<\/span><\/i>somersethouse.org.uk\/whats-on\/skate-somerset-house<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Heat things up at the Finnish Rooftop Sauna <\/span><\/h3>\n

For a date night with a difference, head to the pop-up Finnish sauna at the Queen Elizabeth Roof Gardens. <\/span>Each session lasts 70 minutes, and is run by a sauna expert who will be on-hand with advice and icy water buckets. Afterwards, wrap up in blankets, sip at a warming winter drink, and enjoy the gorgeous views of the Thames from the Rooftop Bar. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Find out more at <\/span><\/i>southbankcentre.co.uk<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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Feel festive at Clapham Common\u2019s Winterville<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Winterville encapsulates everything that is wonderful about this time of year. Mulled wine, twinkling lights, old-fashioned fairground rides and incredible street food stalls come together to create a festive playground of music, food and old fashioned fun. Feeling energetic? You and your date can even bond over a Yoga on Ice class. Brrrr. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Find out more at <\/span><\/i>winterville.co.uk<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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