Thanet and East Kent
Singles in and around Broadstairs
Broadstairs is a charming seaside town of small sandy bays, with a Victorian feel and a link to Charles Dickens. For a first date there's a walk around Viking Bay, a look at York Gate, or a clifftop stroll to Joss Bay. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Broadstairs
Three easy places to meet someone new in Broadstairs. Check opening times before you go.
Viking Bay
A small, sheltered sandy bay surrounded by cliffs, with a jetty and plenty to look at. Easy and public.
York Gate and the old town
A historic stone gateway at the top of the old harbour street, with cobbled lanes of small shops leading down to the bay. Free to wander and easy to find.
The clifftop path to Joss Bay
A bracing coastal walk past the North Foreland lighthouse to a bay popular with surfers. Check the weather and wear proper shoes.
Around Broadstairs
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Broadstairs town centre, Viking Bay, Saint Peters, Joss Bay, Kingsgate and Stone Bay.
Getting there: Broadstairs station has fast trains to London St Pancras and links along the coast to Ramsgate and Margate. Buses connect the town to the rest of Thanet, and the seafront is a short walk from the station.
Go Kent Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Broadstairs 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 Broadstairs
What is a good first date in Broadstairs?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk around Viking Bay, a look at York Gate and a clifftop stroll to Joss Bay. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Broadstairs?
Broadstairs station has fast trains to London St Pancras and links along the coast to Ramsgate and Margate. Buses connect the town to the rest of Thanet, and the seafront is a short walk from the station.
Can I join Go Kent Dating from Broadstairs?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Kent Dating covers the whole county, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Broadstairs?
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.