Top 5 Places To Pop The Question In London
Published on Wednesday 12th January, 4.59pm, Written by Kelly Pentland
London is one of the most romantic cities in the world and the perfect place to propose to your loved one. Whisk your nearest and dearest away for a trip they won’t forget and pop the big question in style.
Here are five of the best places to make dreams come true while in the capital.
Image by Rose Robinson @ Flickr
Regent’s Park
A beautiful and tranquil area of London, Regent’s Park is the ideal place to ask someone special to marry you. Made up of beautiful rose gardens, picturesque bridges and stunning lakes, the setting is perfect and a wonderful backdrop for your proposal. Climb Primrose Hill, to the north of the park and enjoy the views of central London, or even hire a canal boat and relax as you drift along the water.
Idyllic all year round, but at it’s best in the sunshine, Regents Park is the perfect place for a picnic or a leisurely stroll. Spend some quality time with the one you love and when it feels right, seize the moment and ask the big question.
Classic Dinner Cruise
Sit back and enjoy a delightful dinner cruise down the river Thames. Wine and dine on board The Symphony and admire stunning panoramic views of the city, including The Houses of Parliament, Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Sip cocktails (for dutch courage) and enjoy mouth-watering cuisine from the excellent four course a la carte menu prepared freshly on board. With live entertainment and a romantic atmosphere, the Classic Dinner Cruise is a truly memorable place to propose.
Night Flight on the London Eye
High above the capital, create memories of a lifetime and ask the one you love to marry you. With spectacular views of the city all around you, there really is no better time to pop the question, so unleash your inner romantic and go for it.
If the answer’s yes, why not end the evening with a romantic meal at one of the fantastic restaurants located along the South Bank, the perfect compliment to a ride on the London Eye? Dine overlooking the vibrant city at the Oxo Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie or perhaps try traditional Japanese cuisine at Ozu. With hearts a fluttering, celebrate the fact you’re engaged and enjoy a wonderful night out together.
Theatre Break
Treat your loved one to a romantic theatre break to London and experience a wonderful few days in the city. Enjoy a pre-theatre dinner and a top West End show in the heart of the West End, before relaxing overnight in a nearby hotel. Choose the right moment to whip out the ring and a few days away could turn into the proposal story that every relative longs to hear.
The Whispering Gallery, St Paul’s Cathedral
If tradition isn’t your thing and the idea of candle lit dinners and soppy words makes you nervy, why not head to the Whispering Gallery at St Paul’s Cathedral? Stand at opposite sides of the room to your partner, both face the wall and as the nerves surge and your heart races, whisper your special message. Your words will travel round the perfectly curved dome and reach the ears of the one you long to marry. All you then have to do is wait for a surprised reaction and hope the answer is yes. Unconventional? Maybe. But also memorable and brilliant fun.
So if you’ve been struck by Cupid’s arrow and are feeling all loved up, head to the big city to propose — just don’t forget the ring.
