Winter Date Ideas

There’s frost on the ground and Christmas presents in the shops, which must mean that it’s time for some winter themed date ideas. Christmas market We’re always saying that your first date should be in a busy public place and should be somewhere where you can talk freely. A Christmas market fits in perfectly with… Continue reading Winter Date Ideas

Autumn Date Ideas

The clocks have gone back, the nights are getting colder and the leaves are starting to fall from the trees, it must be autumn. So here are some date ideas to make the most of the new season… Fireworks night First things first, don’t try to host a romantic firework display in your garden… it’s much… Continue reading Autumn Date Ideas

Dating with a Dog

It wouldn’t take too many guesses to discover what the most popular pet is on Muddy Matches  – that’s right more people ticked the ‘dog’ box than any other type of pet. Whether you have a working dog to help you around the farm, or on shoots; or a dog for company, they form a… Continue reading Dating with a Dog

Summer Date Ideas

With the sun shining, it’s the perfect time of year to head outside for an outdoor date. Here are some ideas for a first date and for when you get to know each other a bit better. Beer garden – A pub is a good place for a first date because it’s a busy public… Continue reading Summer Date Ideas

Summer Solstice Date Ideas

The Summer Solstice on the 21st June marks the longest day of the year, with sunrise at 4.52am and sunset at 9.21pm. So, you’ll have even more time to fit a ‘muddy’ date in to your day with all that lovely daylight. Here are some Summer Solstice themed dates to enjoy with your ‘muddy match’.

Champagne Dates on a Lemonade Budget

Going out for dates can be an expensive business, especially if you fork out for fancy food and drink. Here are some alternatives to standard date ideas that could save you money, without making you look like a cheapskate. A romantic meal A romantic meal is a classic date idea, but going out to a… Continue reading Champagne Dates on a Lemonade Budget

Stargazing Date Ideas

You may have noticed the solar eclipse on 20th March 2015, which caused excitement across the Nothern Hemisphere, but there are still lots of exciting astronical events to experience with your ‘muddy’ date. Stargazing in national parks When you think of our national parks, you probably think of taking a romantic stroll during the day… Continue reading Stargazing Date Ideas

What’s the Most Popular First Date Idea?

You may have noticed that we have been running a poll to find out what the most popular first date idea is with three classic options. The options included meeting for ‘coffee’, going out for an ‘evening meal’ or going for ‘a drink’ and nearly 6000 people responded to the question! The most popular answer… Continue reading What’s the Most Popular First Date Idea?

5 Reasons Why Bonfire Night is a Great first Date

“Remember, remember the 5th of November” (or any day around that point when your local fireworks display is on) if you’re planning a first date. Heading to a fireworks display is a great first date because: *It’s a safe place to meet up – A fireworks display is a busy public event, so you won’t… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Bonfire Night is a Great first Date