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Singles in and around Brentwood
Brentwood is a stylish market town on the edge of London, with two big country parks and an Elizabeth line station that puts the West End within reach. For a first date there's a walk through Thorndon Country Park, a stroll around Weald Country Park, or a coffee on the High Street. Check the weather before you go.
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First date ideas in Brentwood
Three easy places to meet someone new in Brentwood. Check opening times before you go.
Thorndon Country Park
Hundreds of acres of ancient woodland and open parkland, close to the town. Free to enter and great for a long walk.
Weald Country Park
A large country park with a lake, deer and miles of paths, a short drive from the High Street. Easy and quiet.
Brentwood High Street
A busy high street with shops, cafés and restaurants, a short walk from the station. An easy, public place for a first drink.
Around Brentwood
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Brentwood town centre, Shenfield, Hutton, Warley, Ingatestone, Kelvedon Hatch and Blackmore.
Getting there: Brentwood and Shenfield stations are on the Elizabeth line, with fast trains to London Liverpool Street and across to Heathrow. Buses link the town with Chelmsford, Basildon and Romford, and the M25 and A12 run close by.
Go Essex Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Brentwood 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 Brentwood
What is a good first date in Brentwood?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk through Thorndon Country Park, a stroll around Weald Country Park and a coffee on the High Street. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Brentwood?
Brentwood and Shenfield stations are on the Elizabeth line, with fast trains to London Liverpool Street and across to Heathrow. Buses link the town with Chelmsford, Basildon and Romford, and the M25 and A12 run close by.
Can I join Go Essex Dating from Brentwood?
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 Brentwood?
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.