{"id":1168,"date":"2015-03-17T09:00:47","date_gmt":"2015-03-17T09:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urbansocial.com\/blog\/?p=1168"},"modified":"2016-05-11T13:36:34","modified_gmt":"2016-05-11T13:36:34","slug":"top-5-first-date-ideas-cardiff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urbansocial.com\/blog\/top-5-first-date-ideas-cardiff\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 First Date Ideas &#8211; Cardiff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to first dates then it\u2019s essential that you pick the perfect venue. You need somewhere that you can have a bit of fun and get to know each other. Cardiff is one of the UK\u2019s best cities, with plenty to see and to do. It has more bars and restaurants than you can shake a stick at <i>and <\/i>plenty of other activities that will help you impress your date.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Here are Urban Social\u2019s Top 5 Picks for first date ideas in Cardiff\u2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Head to <a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Bute Park\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?ll=51.489,-3.189&amp;spn=0.01,0.01&amp;q=51.489,-3.189 (Bute%20Park)&amp;t=h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"geolocation\">Bute Park<\/a><\/b><br \/>\n<a title=\"The Bridge in Bute Park, Cardiff, UK by Patana Rattananavathong, on Flickr\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/maipatana\/15555451808\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm4.staticflickr.com\/3940\/15555451808_8c111f2911.jpg\" alt=\"The Bridge in Bute Park, Cardiff, UK\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nCardiff has some wonderful parks and the best news is that they are right in the heart of the city. Head to Bute Park where you can enjoy a romantic walk though the \u201cGreen Heart\u201d of Cardiff and take in a mix of historic landscapes, woodlands, a arboretum and a river walk. There\u2019s also 3 cafes if you need to stop off for a cuppa. In the summer months then it\u2019s a great place to take a picnic and spend the day lazing in the sunshine underneath the gaze of the historic castle.<\/p>\n<p><b>Get in touch with your inner geek: <\/b><br \/>\n<a title=\"The Doctor Who Experience by a_marga, on Flickr\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/amarga\/14108661864\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7362\/14108661864_4bd2a1e2a5.jpg\" alt=\"The Doctor Who Experience\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nBit of a sci-fi fan? Well head to Cardiff Bay for the <a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Doctor Who\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/doctorwho\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"homepage\">Dr Who<\/a> experience where you can unleash your inner geek and also have a bit of fun at the same time. The Dr Who experience is an interactive, multi-sensory space with exhibits on show icons, props and costumes, plus film clips. So all in all, a good day out.<\/p>\n<p><b>Cardiff Castle <\/b><br \/>\n<a title=\"Cardiff Castle by Bell Eapen, on Flickr\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/beapen\/6592718087\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7018\/6592718087_cdb56c2ef8.jpg\" alt=\"Cardiff Castle\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nCardiff Castle is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of <a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Cardiff\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?ll=51.4833333333,-3.18333333333&amp;spn=0.1,0.1&amp;q=51.4833333333,-3.18333333333 (Cardiff)&amp;t=h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"geolocation\">Cardiff, Wales<\/a>. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort. So if you love a bit of history get yourself to the castle where for just \u00a312 you can spend the entire day exploring the grounds. Also, keep an eye on the website where you\u2019ll find lots of fun activities and events going on such as concerts, live theatre and other treats to keep your date entertained.<\/p>\n<p><b>Chapter Arts <\/b><br \/>\n<a title=\"Chapter Arts Centre, Canton by Jon Candy, on Flickr\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/joncandy\/8187875127\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8477\/8187875127_b69e16505d.jpg\" alt=\"Chapter Arts Centre, Canton\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Chapter Arts Centre\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?ll=51.48309,-3.20358&amp;spn=0.01,0.01&amp;q=51.48309,-3.20358 (Chapter%20Arts%20Centre)&amp;t=h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"geolocation\">Chapter Arts Centre<\/a> in Canton (Just 10 minutes from the city centre) is a hub for all things entertaining. Whatever you\u2019re in to, you can find it in Chapter. They have a great bar\/cafe area that serve a variety of drinks from coffee to cocktails and the food is impressive. The centre also houses a cinema and various performance spaces where you can catch a play or an exhibition.<\/p>\n<p><b>Head To The Bay <\/b><br \/>\n<a title=\"cardiff bay by Ben Salter, on Flickr\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ben_salter\/301167599\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm1.staticflickr.com\/121\/301167599_595c4c645d.jpg\" alt=\"cardiff bay\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a>Where to start when it comes to Cardiff Bay. Taking your date to Cardiff Bay can give you a whole host of things to do. From hitting up one of the bars to having a long, lazy lunch in one of the many restaurants. There\u2019s also a theatre, comedy club and cinema. And when you\u2019ve had enough of eating and drinking then you can take a long walk around bay taking in the sights.<\/p>\n<p>Are you from Cardiff? Where would you go on a first date? Tweet us @UrbanSocialCom<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to first dates then it\u2019s essential that you pick the perfect venue. You need somewhere that you can have a bit of fun and get to know each other. Cardiff is one of the UK\u2019s best cities, with plenty to see and to do. 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