Tyne and Wear
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Gateshead sits on the south bank of the River Tyne, with the Angel of the North, Victorian parkland and a lively quayside. It has a friendly, down to earth feel that makes meeting someone new feel easy. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Gateshead
Three easy places to meet someone new in and around Gateshead. Check opening times before you go.
Gateshead Quays and the Millennium Bridge
A tilting footbridge links Gateshead Quays with Newcastle across the Tyne. Free to walk, with riverside benches and views of the other bridges.
Saltwell Park
A large Victorian park with lakes, gardens and a towered house at its centre. Free to enter and a lovely, public place for an unhurried stroll.
Gibside
A landscaped estate with woodland walks and a ruined chapel on the edge of the Derwent valley, looked after by the National Trust. Check opening times and charges before you go.
Around Gateshead
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Gateshead town centre, Low Fell, Felling, Whickham, Blaydon and Ryton.
Getting there: The Tyne and Wear Metro serves Gateshead, and Newcastle Central station is just across the river. Buses link the area with Newcastle, Sunderland and the Metrocentre, and the A1, A184 and A167 are the main roads.
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Questions about dating in Gateshead
What is a good first date in Gateshead?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk across the Millennium Bridge, a stroll in Saltwell Park and a day out at Gibside. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Gateshead?
The Tyne and Wear Metro serves Gateshead, and Newcastle Central station is just across the river. Buses link the area with Newcastle, Sunderland and the Metrocentre, and the A1, A184 and A167 are the main roads.
Can I join Silver Gay Singles from Gateshead?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and you can say where you live. Silver Gay Singles covers the whole UK, so you can look at other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Gateshead?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Our guide to dating safely has more tips.