Colchester and Tendring
Singles in and around Colchester
Colchester is Britain's oldest recorded town, with a Norman castle, a big park and Constable Country on its doorstep. For a first date there's a wander through Castle Park, a visit to Colchester Castle, or a trip out to Dedham Vale. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Colchester
Three easy places to meet someone new in Colchester. Check opening times before you go.
Castle Park
A large, pretty park in the middle of town with gardens and Roman walls. Free to enter, public and a great place to start.
Colchester Castle
A huge Norman keep with a museum inside, in the middle of the park. It is ticketed, so check opening times and prices before you go.
Dedham Vale and Flatford
A famous stretch of countryside by the River Stour, with Flatford Mill beside the water. A short drive from the town, and the weather matters.
Around Colchester
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Colchester city centre, Lexden, Mile End, Stanway, Wivenhoe, West Bergholt, Old Heath and Dedham.
Getting there: Colchester station is on the Great Eastern main line, with fast trains to London Liverpool Street in about fifty minutes, and links to Ipswich and Norwich. Colchester Town station serves Hythe and Wivenhoe, and buses link the city with Clacton, Harwich and Chelmsford.
Go Essex Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Colchester 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 Colchester
What is a good first date in Colchester?
There are plenty of easy options: a wander through Castle Park, a visit to Colchester Castle and a trip out to Dedham Vale. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Colchester?
Colchester station is on the Great Eastern main line, with fast trains to London Liverpool Street in about fifty minutes, and links to Ipswich and Norwich. Colchester Town station serves Hythe and Wivenhoe, and buses link the city with Clacton, Harwich and Chelmsford.
Can I join Go Essex Dating from Colchester?
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 Colchester?
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.