West Essex
Singles in and around Harlow
Harlow is a post war new town famous for its parks, sculptures and green wedges between neighbourhoods. For a first date there's a stroll through Harlow Town Park, a visit to Gibberd Gardens, or a day out at Hatfield Forest. Check opening times before you go.
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Three easy places to meet someone new in Harlow. Check opening times before you go.
Harlow Town Park
A big, landscaped park with a lake and plenty of space, close to the centre. Free to enter and good for a stroll.
Gibberd Gardens
A beautiful garden with sculpture and views, designed by the town's own architect. It is ticketed and opens seasonally, so check before you go.
Hatfield Forest
An ancient royal hunting forest with a lake, run by the National Trust, a short drive from Harlow. Wear sensible shoes.
Around Harlow
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Harlow town centre, Old Harlow, Roydon, Nazeing, Matching Green and Sawbridgeworth.
Getting there: Harlow Town and Harlow Mill stations have trains to London Liverpool Street and Stratford, and Stansted Airport is not far away. Buses link the town with Epping, Chelmsford and Bishop's Stortford, and the M11 and A414 are the main roads.
Go Essex Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Harlow 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 Harlow
What is a good first date in Harlow?
There are plenty of easy options: a stroll through Harlow Town Park, a visit to Gibberd Gardens and a day out at Hatfield Forest. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Harlow?
Harlow Town and Harlow Mill stations have trains to London Liverpool Street and Stratford, and Stansted Airport is not far away. Buses link the town with Epping, Chelmsford and Bishop's Stortford, and the M11 and A414 are the main roads.
Can I join Go Essex Dating from Harlow?
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 Harlow?
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.