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Trampolining
Venue: Better Trampoline Park
About: The Link Centre's Better Trampoline Park is home to a variety of exciting features designed to test your skills - so every time you visit there will be something new to try!
The Date: You and your date will have tons of fun flying across the main jump arena, diving in to the foam pits, and competing to see who can land the smoothest dunk!
This feel good activity is a fantastic way to work up an appetite before grabbing a low-key bite to eat. And if all goes to plan, the object of your affection will jump at the chance to see you again...literally.
Address: Link Centre, Whitehill Way, Westlea, Swindon SN5 7DL
Telephone: 01793 877323
Visit a Spa
Venues: De Vere Cotswold Water Park, Chickkks, Kings Head Hotel, David Lloyd & Gem's Beauty
About: Treat your date with wonderful spa treatments, take a dip in the hot tub, and relax in their infrared sauna. Afterwards, you can then enjoy a delicious meal in one of their divine restaurants.
Adventure Point
About: Adventure Point is an excellent venue to consider for a date. The facility offers a variety of entertaining activities such as laser quest, crazy golf, and an impressive live escape room.
Additionally, they boast a bar and restaurant where you can relax and enjoy some delicious refreshments. Adventure Point is a perfect opportunity to engage in exciting activities and get to know someone better in a comfortable and relaxed setting.
Address: Shaw Ridge, Whitehill Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7DN
Telephone: 01793 758 758
Visit a Museum
Venue: Lydiard House Museum
About: Looking for the perfect date idea? How about a date to Lydiard House Museum where you can discover the enchanting history of Lydiard House – a striking Grade I listed building at the heart of Lydiard Park.
The Date: It's a great way to keep the date flowing as it provides you with lots of interesting topics to talk about.
Address: Lydiard House Museum, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 3PA
Telephone: 01793 465270
Dinner Date
About: Something a little more usual, but you can't go far wrong with a dinner date. We have an array of top spots we think you should visit when you're next going out.
Whether you fancy bringing a little bit of spice to the date with a classic curry house, or want something a little more cheesier like an authentic Italian restaurant, no matter what you fancy for your first date Swindon will always have something that will suit your tastebuds.
TGt Recommends: Chiseldon House Hotel, Mario's Italian, Red Lion Cricklade, The Barrington Arms, Doubletree by Hilton, Hall & Woodhouse, De Vere Cotswolds Hotel, Lydiard Park Hotel
Cocktails
Venues: De Vere Cotswolds, The Red Lion Cricklade, The Barrington Arms and Hall & Woodhouse
About: A cocktail date is a classic isn’t it? It is the perfect date to get to know a new potential match or have a romantic evening with your current partner!
Escape Room
Venue: Co-Decode
About: Co-Decode Live Escape Games Swindon is an exciting and unique Live Escape Room. Enjoy hand-crafted experiences, high player involvement and immersive gameplay!
The Date: A unique Live Escape Room experience at is sure to create some unforgettable moments! Enter an immersive Escape Room and with 60 minutes on the clock you'll have to find clues, collect items, solve puzzles and work together to try and escape before time is up.
Address: Unit 35C, BSS House, Swindon SN2 2PJ
Telephone: 07759 185264
Walking
Venue: Lydiard Park
About: Lydiard Park is a beautiful historic estate on the western edge of Swindon, with the Palladian House, Church and Walled Garden, set in 260 acres of parkland.
The Date: Although it's not for everyone, getting some fresh air and exploring the great outdoors is a terrific first date idea. Not only is a walking date the perfect conversation opportunity but it costs nothing, avoiding any awkward bill-splitting debates. Just remember to check the weather forecast first.
Address: Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon, SN5 3PA
Telephone: 01793 466664
Cotswold Canoe Hire
Where: Lechlade
About: Want to break the ice and try something new and fun on your date? Cotswold Canoe Hire is an established family run business, perfectly placed to the heart of the River Thames close to its source at their stunning riverside location in Lechlade on Thames.
Great for couples, families, corporate or small teams, large groups, charities and hen and stag events.
You can hire their famous FLAMINGOS & SWAN pedaolo’s, stand up paddleboards, open Canadian canoes to touring kayaks and also kayaks from the expansive fleet of craft.
Adress: Park End Wharfe, Lechlade-On-Thames, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3AQ
Telephone: 01367 252303
Theatre Trip
Venue: Wyvern Theatre
About: The Wyvern Theatre offers an excellent mixed programme of concerts, comedy, dance, drama, musical theatre and local amateur productions.
The Date: One of our favourite date night suggestions; nothing is classier than a trip to the theatre, it offers a great venue for the two of you to get dressed up and enjoy yourselves in style. The intermission will give you the chance to chat over a glass of something special, unlike the cinema where you'll spend your evening in silence.
Address: Theatre Square, Swindon, SN1 1QN
Telephone: 01793 524481
Ice Hockey
Venue: Link Centre
About: Swindon Wildcats is Swindon's Ice Hockey team. Fixtures are played at the Better Link Centre.
The date: It's the perfect way to break the ice with a little ice hockey match! Grab a drink, sit down and cheer on the Swindon Wildcats. Plus, if you get a little chilly on the rinkside your date might just give you their jacket.
Address: The Link Centre, Whitehill Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7DL
Telephone: 01793 886857
Bowling
Venue: Tenpin
About: At Tenpin you'll find plenty of lanes where you can show off your strike to your date. As well as tasty food and refreshing drinks from the venue's Beach Road Café there's also a fully licensed bar. And when you're done bowling, you can visit the arcades or go for a game of pool.
The Date: If you're looking for a low pressure date with a casual vibe; bowling is the activity for you. The two of you can enjoy a shake or share a pizza while engaging in a friendly competition.
Remember - the more fun you have, the better chance you'll stand of getting a second date.
Address: Shaw Ridge, Whitehill Way, Swindon, SN5 7DN
Telephone: 0871 222 3675
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