Chelmsford and Mid Essex
Singles in and around Braintree
Braintree is a market town in the heart of north Essex, close to Witham, Halstead and the pretty village of Coggeshall. For a first date there's a walk around Great Notley Country Park, a visit to Paycocke's House in Coggeshall, or a look round the Tudor barns at Cressing Temple. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Braintree
Three easy places to meet someone new in Braintree. Check opening times before you go.
Great Notley Country Park
A large country park with lakes, woodland and flat paths on the edge of town. Free to enter and a good place for a walk and a chat.
Paycocke's House and Garden
A beautifully preserved Tudor merchant's house in Coggeshall, run by the National Trust. It is ticketed, so check opening times and prices before you go.
Cressing Temple Barns
Two of the oldest timber barns in the world, set in walled gardens near Witham. It is ticketed on some days, so check before you go.
Around Braintree
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Braintree town centre, Bocking, Great Notley, Rayne, Witham, Halstead, Coggeshall and Earls Colne.
Getting there: Braintree station is the end of a branch line from Witham, with trains connecting to London Liverpool Street. Witham itself is on the main line and has fast trains to Chelmsford and London. Buses link Braintree with Chelmsford, Colchester and Halstead, and the A120 and A131 are the main roads.
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Questions about dating in Braintree
What is a good first date in Braintree?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk around Great Notley Country Park, a visit to Paycocke's House and a look round the barns at Cressing Temple. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Braintree?
Braintree station is the end of a branch line from Witham, with trains connecting to London Liverpool Street. Witham itself is on the main line and has fast trains to Chelmsford and London. Buses link Braintree with Chelmsford, Colchester and Halstead, and the A120 and A131 are the main roads.
Can I join Go Essex Dating from Braintree?
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 Braintree?
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.