Romantic Pretoria
Bored of the same old dinner-and-a-movie date combination?
There are plenty of romantic things to do in the capital city, from a relaxing picnic to a dreamy walk, to watching the sun set over the Pretoria skyline.These are just some of the romantic things to do in Pretoria. If you’re traveling in or to our city to spend some time with your partner, you will undoubtedly find something to suit both your tastes and desires.
This guide gives you some ideas on how to spend a romantic time in Pretoria:
Pretoria Love Bridge
One of Pretoria’s favourite Parks is now home to the Pretoria Love Bridge.
Take your partner for a stroll at the beautiful and peaceful Magnolia Dell park. Afterwards you can and close your lock onto the Pretoria Love Bridge as a sign of your everlasting love.
Picnic with a View
The Union Buildings itself is not open to the public, but the lush gardens surrounding the buildings offers a truly amazing view over the city.
The lawn, flowers and indigenous trees in the gardens provide a lovely haven of peace and quiet amidst Pretoria central’s buzzing hustle and bustle.
Secure off street parking is provided, and the parking lot is constantly patrolled by car guards. See more picnic spots in our Valentine’s day article.
Book Hunting
If you love getting lost in a book, go book hunting together; trust that its stimulating. Browse through topics you both like engaging in. Teach each other, discuss and debate. Or even better, buy a cook book and learn how to prepare the meals together. Craft books are also fun, and,( paraphrasing Marge Simpson) snuggle books.
There are plenty of bookstores in Pretoria. For inexpensive books visit second hand bookstores, literature is just as good and the smell that is always boxed in secondhand bookstores makes it all the more exciting. Visit one of Pretoria’s Libraries for free or visit one of Pretoria Students’ Bookshops.
Visit Art Galleries
Enjoy a dreamy day viewing art at one of Pretoria’s exceptional Art Galleries.
Be moved by intense personal expression, which could inspire more creativity between the two of you.
Live Theatre and Entertainment
Pretoria offers a selection of theatres for art and music lover alike, with a variety of performances ranging from drama, dance and music to cabaret and classical opera.
Be sure to get a pre-show drink at a restaurant close to your theatre, then head to a heart-warming musical, where you can cosy up to your partner and enjoy an all-singing, all-dancing spectacular that will make your date feel extra special.
Related articles: Theatres in Pretoria, Movie pages.
Live Music
Music is already love, expressing all sorts of emotions for us whether vocal or just instruments. Listen to Pretoria’s very talented musicians at an intimate art hub called U-The Space.
For more live events visit: Events & Entertainment
The Two of You and the Open Road
One of the most memorable things about falling in love with someone is experiencing the world together. Join a day tour or do your own day trip with your loved one – get yourself directions and a map and explore the places of interest in and around Pretoria together.
Road trips provides an excellent environment for conversation. Enjoy a weekend break or a day of sightseeing and activities near and around the City of Tshwane.
Only a 30 minute drive from Pretoria, Hartbeespoort offers a variety of pubs, flea markets, tourist shops, roadside exhibitions, art galleries, accommodation and popular tourist attractions. Another option is visiting the beautiful town of Cullinan – just a 30 minute drive away.
Related articles: Daytrip to Hartbeespoort Dam, Cullinan Things to Do
Rose Picking
Instead of buying her roses, why not take her to a rose farm on sunny day smelling the rose scented air, surrounded buy bursts of colourful roses, have tea and leave with a bunch of fresh self picked flowers at the end of the day why not.
This is a delightful activity to do on Valentine’s day as well, and it will definitely suite your wallet by giving her the roses that she actually wanted!
Coffee and Romantic Conversation
One of the most romantic things to do is to go to a local coffee shop, order a nice cup of coffee and sit, talk, share and get to know each other.
In the last few years, Pretoria has slowly but surely developed an impressive coffee scene. There are lots of quaint coffee shops in and around the city that is well worth making the setting for a date your ‘someone special’.
Related articles: Favourite coffee shops in Pretoria
What about Ice-Cream or Frozen Yogurt
Feel like children again scooping and sharing your favourite ice-cream or frozen yogurt flavour, yum.
You can’t buy happiness but you can buy ice-cream!
Pretoria Ice-Cream Palour list will help you locate your next romantic hangout!
Share the Sunset
Fort Klapperkop was the third fort erected before the outbreak of the Anglo-Boer War to protect Pretoria.
The fort has been restored and arranged as a museum with picnic and braai areas.
The view from the Fort is beautiful. Watch the sun set over the Voortrekker Monument and the lights of Freedom Park with the city skyline at its backdrop.
Address: Johan Rissik Avenue, Sterrewag, Pretoria, 0027
Ice Skating
This is apparently the most romantic activity to do with your partner, its almost like dancing on ice, then maybe you’ll feel like you are floating on cloud 9.
The Grove mall has an ice skating rink, take your loved one.
The Gift of Love
Go out window shopping with each other. Window shopping is a romantic way to enjoy time together and learn more about each other.
The larger shopping malls in Pretoria aren’t just home to the better-known chain stores, but most of them have a great selection of specialist shops that sell locally handcrafted items, which makes for great romantic gifts.
Or for a more livelier outdoor shopping experience, take your partner to some of Pretoria’s finest markets, jiggle to local bands while you eat delicious food and shop for local brands. Pretoria has a lot of markets such as The Hazel Food Market.
Related article: Shopping in Pretoria.
Go Sightseeing
Take your love on a stroll at the zoo? Pretoria has one of the best zoo’s in the world. National Zoological Gardens of South Africa will ensure a fun filled day.
Pretoria offers a number of fantastic museums, ranging from displays and exhibitions to Victorian-mansions and a former presidential residence.
For a romantic afternoon, why not tour the beautiful Melrose House and then spread a blanket on the lawn and enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch?
Pretoria has some of the best day trip resorts to go and relax or for a quick outing. They are perfect for to get away from the city life but to still be in the city for your convenience!
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