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Southend on Sea is a classic seaside town on the Thames estuary, with a long seafront, a pier and a lively old town at Leigh. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Southend
Three easy places to meet someone new in and around Southend. Check opening times before you go.
Southend seafront and Pier
A long seafront with a promenade, sand at low tide and a pier reaching out into the estuary. Check opening times before you go on the pier.
Leigh on Sea Old Town
A small, historic fishing waterfront with cobbled lanes beside the estuary. Free to wander.
Chalkwell Park
A pleasant public park close to the sea at Chalkwell, with lawns and trees. Free to enter.
Around Southend
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Southend town centre, Leigh on Sea, Westcliff on Sea, Shoeburyness, Thorpe Bay and Chalkwell.
Getting there: Southend Victoria station has Greater Anglia trains to London Liverpool Street, and Southend Central has c2c trains to London Fenchurch Street. The A127 and A13 are the main roads.
Silver Gay Singles covers the whole UK, so you can join from Southend 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 Southend
What is a good first date in Southend?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk along Southend seafront, a wander around Leigh Old Town and a sit in Chalkwell Park. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Southend?
Southend Victoria station has Greater Anglia trains to London Liverpool Street, and Southend Central has c2c trains to London Fenchurch Street. The A127 and A13 are the main roads.
Can I join Silver Gay Singles from Southend?
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 Southend?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Our guide to dating safely has more tips.