Chelmsford and Mid Essex
Singles in and around Chelmsford
Chelmsford is Essex's county city, with a big parkland setting, a cathedral and fast trains to London. For a first date there's a stroll in Central Park, a walk through Hylands Park, or a wander round Oaklands Park. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Chelmsford
Three easy places to meet someone new in Chelmsford. Check opening times before you go.
Central Park and the River Can
A friendly park beside the river with lawns and a lake, a short walk from the centre. Easy, public and good for a gentle first stroll.
Hylands Park and House
A large parkland a few miles from town with wide paths and an elegant house. The park is free to enter, and the house is ticketed, so check opening times before you go.
Oaklands Park
A pleasant public park close to the centre with lawns, trees and paths. Free to enter and an easy place for a walk.
Around Chelmsford
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Chelmsford city centre, Moulsham, Springfield, Great Baddow, Writtle, Broomfield, Galleywood and Danbury.
Getting there: Chelmsford station is on the Great Eastern main line, with fast trains to London Liverpool Street in about thirty five minutes and links to Colchester and Ipswich. Buses run across the city and to Maldon, Basildon and Braintree, and the A12 and A130 are the main roads.
Go Essex Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford
What is a good first date in Chelmsford?
There are plenty of easy options: a stroll in Central Park, a walk through Hylands Park and a wander round Oaklands Park. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Chelmsford?
Chelmsford station is on the Great Eastern main line, with fast trains to London Liverpool Street in about thirty five minutes and links to Colchester and Ipswich. Buses run across the city and to Maldon, Basildon and Braintree, and the A12 and A130 are the main roads.
Can I join Go Essex Dating from Chelmsford?
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 Chelmsford?
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.