15 of the most romantic things to do in London

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This article on romantic things to do in London is a guest post by Kelly from A Pair of Passports.

Compared to Paris and Florence, London is not often considered one of the most romantic places in Europe. However, with its incredible history and stunning architecture, it's hard not to fall in love with London - and London. It's definitely a great place for a romantic European getaway.

It feels like the city is constantly changing, surprising residents and visitors alike with new things to do and places to explore. As a date-loving couple, we've learned to find romance in the midst of the hustle and bustle. Here are fifteen romantic things to do and romantic places to visit in London:

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Picnic in St. James Park

Come and dine in style (and with views of Buckingham Palace) at London's St. James Park. It's a quieter park than most in the evening, and a nice place to walk around before parking up and having a picnic.

For a luxury picnic, baskets can be purchased from Fortnum & Mason down the road.

You can also walk into any M&S or Waitrose and buy a bunch of ready-to-eat goodies and a bottle of wine. Besides buying your treats, this is one of the many romantic AND free things to do in London!

Romantic London activities like a walk in St. James's Park are the perfect way to enjoy the city!

Sip wine by candlelight at Gordon's Wine Bar

Gordon's Wine Bar might be the coziest place in London - if you can sit inside, of course! Arrive early and mark out a spot, then sit down and enjoy a bottle of wine by candlelight.

As you sit chatting, you can feel the rumble of passing trains. If you're peckish, they have a nice selection of cheeses.

PS: Make sure you're dressed well for your night out. This list of things to do in London will help you prepare for your trip!

Sunset cruise on the Thames

There is nothing more wonderful than discovering the most beautiful monuments of London at sunset.

City Cruises offers a range of Thames cruises, including themed dinner cruises and show cruises. Routes vary, but nearly all pass under Tower Bridge and float past Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Here is a cruise on the Thames that goes from Westminster to Greenwich.

It's a great way to get unobstructed views...