Canterbury and the North Coast
Singles in and around Canterbury
Canterbury is Kent's cathedral city, with a medieval centre, a World Heritage cathedral and a river running through the middle. For a first date there's a wander through the old streets, a stroll in Westgate Gardens, or a walk through Dane John Gardens. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Canterbury
Three easy places to meet someone new in Canterbury. Check opening times before you go.
Canterbury Cathedral and the old streets
The cathedral is ticketed, but the lanes around it are free to wander and full of cafés and independent shops. Check opening times before you go.
Westgate Gardens
A peaceful riverside park beside the old city wall, with lawns, tall trees and a lovely view of the Westgate Towers. Easy, public and very close to the centre.
Dane John Gardens
A Victorian park beside the old city wall with a tall grassy mound, tree lined paths and views over the cathedral. Free to enter and an easy, public place to meet.
Around Canterbury
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Canterbury city centre, Wincheap, Sturry, Harbledown, Bridge, Littlebourne and Chartham.
Getting there: Canterbury has two main stations. Canterbury West has fast trains to London St Pancras, and Canterbury East has trains to London Victoria. Buses link the city with Whitstable, Herne Bay, Dover and Margate, and park and ride sites help on busy days.
Go Kent Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Canterbury 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 Canterbury
What is a good first date in Canterbury?
There are plenty of easy options: a wander through the old streets, a stroll in Westgate Gardens and a walk through Dane John Gardens. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Canterbury?
Canterbury has two main stations. Canterbury West has fast trains to London St Pancras, and Canterbury East has trains to London Victoria. Buses link the city with Whitstable, Herne Bay, Dover and Margate, and park and ride sites help on busy days.
Can I join Go Kent Dating from Canterbury?
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 Canterbury?
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.