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Portsmouth is a seafaring city on Portsea Island, with a long seafront, a historic dockyard and a lively old quarter by the harbour. It is a bracing and friendly place to meet someone new. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Portsmouth
Three easy places to meet someone new in and around Portsmouth. Check opening times before you go.
Southsea seafront
A long promenade and shingle beach with wide views across the Solent. Free to stroll, with cafes close by.
Old Portsmouth
Cobbled lanes, the Round Tower and the old harbour walls by the cathedral. Free to wander on a dry day.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Historic ships and old dockyard buildings beside the harbour. Ticketed, so check opening times before you go.
Around Portsmouth
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Portsmouth city centre, Southsea, Old Portsmouth, Cosham, Fratton and Drayton.
Getting there: Portsmouth and Southsea station and Portsmouth Harbour station both have trains to London Waterloo, Southampton and Brighton. Ferries run to the Isle of Wight and across the Channel, and the M275, A3 and M27 are the main roads.
Silver Gay Singles covers the whole UK, so you can join from Portsmouth and look at 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 Portsmouth
What is a good first date in Portsmouth?
There are plenty of easy options: a stroll along Southsea seafront, a wander around Old Portsmouth and a visit to the Historic Dockyard. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Portsmouth?
Portsmouth and Southsea station and Portsmouth Harbour station both have trains to London Waterloo, Southampton and Brighton. Ferries run to the Isle of Wight and across the Channel, and the M275, A3 and M27 are the main roads.
Can I join Silver Gay Singles from Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Our guide to dating safely has more tips.