From romantic flicks in a boutique cinema to gentle boat rides taking in picturesque views, it can all be achieved without putting your hand in your pocket.
Planning a date can be hard – that’s why we’ve taken the trouble out of it for the penny pinchers amongst us.
So, throw on a winning outfit and get ready to make a grand gesture that won’t blow the bank, because here are 19 of the best cheap date ideas in Leeds –
So, throw on a winning outfit and get ready to make a grand gesture that won’t blow the bank, because here are 19 of the best cheap date ideas in Leeds –
![With its blend of arts and culture within a historic mill complex, Sunny Bank Mills could be great for the indie couple. A date here would require an appreciation of the arts and a love for independent shops, but certain couples are bound to love the art and the romance alike. There are bargains to be picked up here, too.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQzNjNmNjQ5LWJiNDgtNDFhNC1iMzIyLWNhZjFiMGJjNGU4Njo5NTY2OTA3MS1iYjUzLTQyMzAtYWU1OC1mMjUxMDg1Nzg5OTY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
19. Explore Sunny Bank Mills
With its blend of arts and culture within a historic mill complex, Sunny Bank Mills could be great for the indie couple. A date here would require an appreciation of the arts and a love for independent shops, but certain couples are bound to love the art and the romance alike. There are bargains to be picked up here, too.Photo: Simon Hulme
![A walking tour of Leeds' blue plaques would let you test your partner's knowledge of history and heritage. Each blue plaque represents a chapter in the story of Leeds, just as your romance is the latest story. This plaque to Pablo Fanque, Britain's first black circus owner, is bound to get you discussing the amazing stories of yesteryear.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmVhN2MzZjE4LTc3N2MtNDg3NC05YjhmLTU1OTRmZDJmZDYzYzo5YWQ4OTcyZi0xZTYwLTQ5ZjQtOWViOS1hMDBmMjRhN2Q4OWQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
20. A walking tour of Leeds' many blue plaques
A walking tour of Leeds' blue plaques would let you test your partner's knowledge of history and heritage. Each blue plaque represents a chapter in the story of Leeds, just as your romance is the latest story. This plaque to Pablo Fanque, Britain's first black circus owner, is bound to get you discussing the amazing stories of yesteryear.Photo: Steve Riding