South Essex and the Thames
Singles in and around Basildon
Basildon is a 1950s new town with plenty of green space, a busy centre and good road and rail links. For a first date there's a walk around Wat Tyler Country Park, a stroll in Langdon Hills, or a coffee in Gloucester Park. Check the weather before you go.
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First date ideas in Basildon
Three easy places to meet someone new in Basildon. Check opening times before you go.
Wat Tyler Country Park
A large country park beside the Thames marshes at Pitsea, with flat paths and wide views. Free to enter and good for a walk and a chat.
Langdon Hills Country Park
A hilly woodland park with the highest views in the county, close to Laindon. Wear sensible shoes.
Gloucester Park
A family friendly town park with a lake and gardens, close to the centre. Easy, public and good for a quiet first meet.
Around Basildon
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Basildon town centre, Pitsea, Laindon, Vange, Langdon Hills, Wickford and Nevendon.
Getting there: Basildon station has c2c trains to London Fenchurch Street in about forty five minutes, and Pitsea, Laindon and Wickford have their own stations. Buses link the town with Southend, Billericay and Chelmsford, and the A127 and A13 are the main roads.
Go Essex Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Basildon and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Basildon
What is a good first date in Basildon?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk around Wat Tyler Country Park, a stroll in Langdon Hills and a coffee in Gloucester Park. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Basildon?
Basildon station has c2c trains to London Fenchurch Street in about forty five minutes, and Pitsea, Laindon and Wickford have their own stations. Buses link the town with Southend, Billericay and Chelmsford, and the A127 and A13 are the main roads.
Can I join Go Essex Dating from Basildon?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Essex Dating covers the whole county, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Basildon?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.