South Essex and the Thames
Singles in and around Southend on Sea
Southend on Sea is Essex's seaside city, home to the longest pleasure pier in the world, a big beach and the Adventure Island fairground. For a first date there's a walk along the pier, a stroll along the seafront, or a wander through Priory Park. Check opening times before you go.
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Three easy places to meet someone new in Southend on Sea. Check opening times before you go.
Southend Pier
The longest pleasure pier in the world, with a train and big views of the estuary. It is ticketed, so check running days and prices.
The seafront and Adventure Island
A long promenade with sand and amusements. Entry to the park is free, but rides are ticketed. Good for an easy first date in summer.
Priory Park and Prittlewell Priory
A large park with lawns and a lake, close to the centre, plus a medieval priory building. Check opening times before you go.
Around Southend on Sea
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Southend on Sea city centre, Westcliff, Prittlewell, Southchurch, Thorpe Bay, Shoeburyness and Eastwood.
Getting there: Southend has two main stations. Southend Central has c2c trains to London Fenchurch Street and Southend Victoria has trains to Liverpool Street, in about an hour. Buses link the city with Basildon, Rayleigh and Chelmsford, and Southend Airport has flights to Europe.
Go Essex Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Southend on Sea 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 Southend on Sea
What is a good first date in Southend on Sea?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk along the pier, a stroll along the seafront and a wander through Priory Park. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Southend on Sea?
Southend has two main stations. Southend Central has c2c trains to London Fenchurch Street and Southend Victoria has trains to Liverpool Street, in about an hour. Buses link the city with Basildon, Rayleigh and Chelmsford, and Southend Airport has flights to Europe.
Can I join Go Essex Dating from Southend on Sea?
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 Southend on Sea?
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.