
Cheaper Date Ideas
Dating is an expensive proposition these days. Even if you decide to go Dutch, a trip to the cinema and a meal at a decent (but not too upmarket) place can put a significant dent in your budget, and that’s without popcorn, drinks, and transport to and from the venue. You can curb your spending by proposing a quiet night in every now and then, but pizza-and-a-movie does get boring after a while. Instead of putting an end to your social life, why not try a few of these low cost dating ideas.
Take A Tour
Free tours aren’t restricted just to art galleries and museums these days. Why not visit a chocolate factory (free samples!), a micro-brewery (free beer!), or a toy factory? Not all tours are completely free of charge, but even ones that do cost money should be a lot cheaper than two tickets to the IMAX.
Attend a Screening
Going to the cinema on a voucher might look cheap under normal circumstances, but if the voucher gets you in to the movie the day before it opens to the public, it makes you look well informed and “connected”. Just don’t let on that you got the screening tickets from a freebie website!
Go Star Gazing
Wrap up in some warm menswear including a smart sports jacket and some Joules wellingtons, and go for a walk up the highest hill in your local area. Take a picnic, and enjoy a romantic evening of stargazing. Download some free sky-watching software before you leave, and get some practice spotting constellations so that you can impress your girl.
Explore a Nature Trail
This is another one that requires Joules wellingtons, but it’s a lot of fun! Spend a while browsing Google Maps to see if there are any trails or nature reserves in your local area. Pack a bag (including some extra warm menswear so you can come to your girl’s rescue if it gets chilly), take your camera, and see what amazing wildlife can be found just a few miles from your home.
Go Bowling
Many bowling alleys offer special discounts during the week, when the lanes are quieter. If you go then, you can enjoy several games, and a refreshing drink, for just a fraction of the price of a typical date. Who says dates have to be done on weekends?
Go to The Beach
When the weather gets warmer, why not take a stroll along the beach? You can bring your own smoothies to drink, and spend the day building sand castles, sunbathing, and people-watching. The price of a trip to the beach can be anything from completely free, to just a few pounds if you decide that you want to buy a few ice-creams from the friendly ice-cream van owner.
Take Up a Hobby
Your local community centre probably has a lot of courses running – attend one together. You could learn a martial art, a craft, or a new language. Prices tend to be far less expensive than the average leisure centre, and it’s a great way to spend quality time with your girl.
Guest article written by James Harper on behalf of Anna Davies; specialist suppliers of warm menswear and Joules wellingtons.
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