Date Night Ideas in Norwich
Things to Do in Norwich for Couples
10 Top Date Nights in Norwich
Ok, you’ve popped the question…or are about to…and romance is high on the agenda! I’ve posted before about cool stag/hen activities in Norfolk so we know it's a great place to hang out, but is it date material?
Norwich has been suggested as the most romantic city in the UK - so let’s see what it can offer!
1. Get competitive and battle!
Boom: Battle Bar is the ultimate mix of alcohol and crazy fun activities. Throw axes, play electric darts, crazy golf, Boom: battle shots, shuffleboards, skeeball, and beer pong. No pressure, lots of laughs.
2. Scale the heights ...
… of love! At Highball, East Anglia’s largest climbing centre you can climb the wall and show your date what you’re made of!
3. The spooky side of Norwich
Someone will be there to hold your hand, so head out to discover the spooky side of Norwich Cathedral, Norwich Castle, Elm Hill, Tombland and more. Norwich Ghost Tours are perfect for lots of giggles, stories and bonus points that it starts and finishes at a pub!
4. Vineyard Tour and wine tasting
Believe it or not, there are none other than 5 vineyards within a 10-mile radius of Norwich!
Winbirri, for example, holds “Vineyard Tour and Tasting Experience Days” from May to September where you will be guided by their experienced head winemaker, see and hear about the differences in the production methods of white wines, red wines, and English sparkling wines and finish off with a tasting of a selection of Winbirri wines. Cheers!
5. Escape the day and find each other
Clued up! Escape room gives you one hour to test your puzzle-solving skills and work as a pair until you can figure out how to escape. If you can’t escape, at least you're locked in together…!?
6. Norwich Cathedral
Romantic walks hand in hand will come easily when Norwich Cathedral is located in 44-acres of grounds including a riverside walk and it has the largest monastic cloisters in England. If you love atmosphere, history, architecture and space – this is the walk for you.
7. Light up the night
Love Light Norwich 2022 is a free city-centre festival perfect for Valentine’s celebrations.
Love Light Norwich is a bold and bright festival with stunning projections, performances and works of art designed to amaze and delight.
This free festival takes place from 17 – 19 February at various locations in Norwich and is themed around love and belonging. It’s the perfect festival experience for couples to enjoy together!
8. Make your own love potion
Gyre & Gimble is a chic cocktail bar serving its own homemade gin, making it a great place to enjoy a drink on date night.
Book a Gin Academy Experience for two and make your own recipe made of botanicals (and love!) to take home with you.
9. Romantic walks
What’s more romantic than taking a walk or having a picnic as you look out over Norwich’s skyline? You won’t find a more romantic view in the whole of the city than Mousehold Heath – there’s a reason so many proposals happen here!
And if you're planning to pop the question, don't forget to explore the perfect engagement rings to make the moment even more special.
10. A mini-break in Norwich
Why not book a night away from home with a mini-staycation for a city break? The Maids Head Hotel is opposite Norwich Cathedral. Cosy and charming, there is a range of feature rooms and suites with gorgeous furnishings. And a stay here at the weekend includes a complimentary 30-minute tour of Norwich in a vintage Bentley! Say no more.
About the Author
Rob Dodsworth is a photographer in Norfolk, photographing the little moments.
Drawn to photography by his love of meeting new people and, when it comes to wedding photography, the prospect of eating fruitcake all year round, Rob takes photos of ‘people being people’.
Capturing the quirky, in-between, funny, joyful moments, Rob has been in the game since 2011.
Familiar with Norfolk’s top wedding venues and equally comfortable shooting across the UK and beyond, Rob delivers authentic images of your cherished memories.