Planning a special first date, or memorable date night? We've got plenty of suggestions to impress your beau, from scenic strolls to thrillseeking activities!
Bath also acts as the backdrop for reality TV series First Dates on Channel 4, with the dates taking place inside beautiful bar and restaurant The Botanist in Shires Yard.
Dress up like a Georgian at the Jane Austen Centre
Fulfil your Bridgerton and Austen dreams by dressing up in Regency-style costumes and accessories! Whether you fancy cosplaying as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy, Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, or your very own Georgian characters, this is a great way to get some fun selfies together. Best of all, the experience is included in the price of admission, so you can also enjoy exploring the rest of this fascinating museum in the heart of the city at no extra cost.
Image: The Jane Austen Centre
Take on the escape rooms and games at the House of Frankenstein
Give your date a thrilling twist with a trip to the House of Frankenstein, where you can test your mettle in the Victor's Lair or The Shallows escape rooms. Will you have what it takes to solve the clues and escape?
Alternatively, go for one of the attraction's 'escape games,' such as the brand new 'Monster's Bride in a Box' experience, which launches on 14 February 2026. Here, you'll be tasked with completing Frankenstein's most famous experiment: creating a Bride for his monster. Only those who communicate and collaborate will succeed, so it's the perfect way to put your relationship to the test...
Tickets for the escape rooms and games all include entry to Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein, which makes for an interesting gothic activity in the heart of the city. Plus, you'll be holding each other tight when exploring the horrifying walkthrough experience in the basement!
Image: Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein
See the Roman Baths by candlelight
Torchlit Evenings run at the Roman Baths throughout summer and the Christmas season every year, with admission until 9pm daily and a pop-up bar beside the Great Bath selling seasonal drinks. Share a toast with your date while enjoying one of Bath's most historic sites.
Image: The Roman Baths
Enjoy steak and live music at Green Park Brasserie
Make date night that bit more lively with an evening on the terrace at Green Park Brasserie, savouring a delicious dinner and cocktails while listening to live jazz, funk, soul and swing music - they host performances from talented local artists four nights a week!
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Dazzle your date with a magic show
Book tickets for a Friday or Saturday show with one of the magicians at Krowd Keepers Magic Theatre, or combine great cocktails with some live magic tricks at Sleight Magic Bar every Thursday-Sunday.
Image: Krowd Keepers Magic Theatre
Show your adventurous side at Wild Wookey
Impress your date with a memorable adventure caving experience in the Mendip Hills. Take in the stunning sights around the caves while traversing over deep water and accessing hidden passages. You can then unwind with an afternoon exploring Wookey Hole and playing adventure golf!
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Say hello to a hawk at The Bird of Prey Project
Meet over 20 species of hawks, owls, falcons and more at The Bird of Prey Project just outside Bath. You can watch flying displays, and even book in for your very own private 'Hawk Walk' or 'Owl Encounter' experience, allowing you to get up close to the birds.
Image: The Bird of Prey Project
Stroll around Bath's stunning skyline
Take in a panoramic view of the city on the Bath Skyline Walk, or bring a picnic to the viewpoint at Alexandra Park. One of the upsides to the city being nestled among seven hills is that you're never far from a spectacular vista!
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Enjoy a tour of the city
Bath has many great guided tours for you to choose from, and many can be booked privately for a couple if you want more of an exclusive experience. Find one to match your interests, whether it's a Bridgerton tour, a food tour, a cycling tour, a music history tour, a ghost hunt!
Alternatively, there are plenty of self-guided tours and trails you can take around the city, whether you opt for a treasure hunt or fact-filled audio guide. Or, take a trip on Bath's open top bus tour to see even more of the city and its surroundings.
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Book a private tower tour of Bath Abbey
Enjoy a breathtaking view over Bath from one of its most iconic buildings, and nab some extra-special photos from your day out.
The Abbey also offers romantic tours of the tower if you're looking to spoil your other half, or perhaps even pop the question! Choose from three different packages, all of which include a private tour and a bottle of Prosecco at a time of your choosing.
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Image - Bath Abbey
Take to the river
One of the most romantic ways to see the city has to be from the waters of the River Avon, whether you're packing a picnic and punting from Bath Boating Station, hiring a narrowboat to cruise lesiurely along the river, or paddleboarding to build up an appetite for dinner.
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Sing your heart out
If you and your date enjoy belting out a tune or two, head to Robun's Karaoke Bar, where you can enjoy cocktails and Japanese nibbles while singing along to your favourite songs.
Get crafty
Take your pick from a range of crafty activities at Love Makers Craft Cafe, including lino printing, block printing, embroidery, basketry, collage, metal embossing and many more. There's no time limit and all of the necessary kit is supplied for you, making this a hassle-free date where you can just focus on creating.
Image: Love Makers Craft Cafe
Solve a mystery together
Take on one of the self-guided Detective Tours run by Bath Escape - choose from two different cases which will each take you around historic sites in Bath while solving Agatha Christie-style murder mysteries. It's the perfect excuse to explore Bath and its beauty together!
Share an indulgent afternoon tea
You're never far from an afternoon tea to remember in Bath, whether you go for the traditional option at The Pump Room Restaurant, Montagu's Mews or Sally Lunns, or opt for a classic with a twist, from the seasonal offerings at The Roseate Villa to a colourful and contemporary selection on the suntrap terrace at The Bird.
Image - Afternoon tea at The Bird
Book a class or workshop
Bond over a shared activity or new hobby in Bath, from blowing your own glass bauble together at Bath Aqua Glass' new studio on the outskirts of the city, to taking turns with the chopping and stirring at a cookery class. You can even learn how to make beer at one of Bath Brew House's brewery experience days!
Be sure to browse the wide range of other activities across the city available through Yuup Bath, from pottery making to sheep herding, and much more.
Image: Bath Aqua Glass
Take to the skies in a hot air balloon
What could make a date more memorable than a trip in a hot air balloon? Soar over city and countryside, with the option of a group flight or a private ride for two. You can also book various packages with First Flight Ballooning, Fly Away Ballooning and Virgin Balloon Flights, from special proposal flights, to cider and cheese tastings.
Image: Fly Away Ballooning
Visit a local vineyard
Bath is lucky enough to have several excellent vineyards and winemakers within a short drive of the city. Of these, the two most prominent are Minerva Wine in the nearby village of Corston, and Woodchester Valley Vineyard one hour north of the city in the Cotswolds. Both offer a range of tours, tastings, and special events that you can book online.
Image: Minerva Wines vineyard tour
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