Canterbury and the North Coast
Singles in and around Herne Bay
Herne Bay is a Victorian seaside town with a long seafront, a clock tower and some of the sunniest weather in Kent. For a first date there's a walk along the seafront, a stroll out to the pier, or a clifftop walk to Reculver Towers. Check the weather before you go.
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First date ideas in Herne Bay
Three easy places to meet someone new in Herne Bay. Check opening times before you go.
The seafront and pier
A long promenade with gardens, cafés and a pier stretching out to sea. Flat, public and good for a gentle first walk.
Reculver Towers and Country Park
The ruins of a Roman fort and a medieval church stand on the clifftop, with open views and a coastal path. Wear sensible shoes.
The Oyster Bay Trail
A flat coastal path running along the front, good for walking or cycling. Pick a short stretch and turn back whenever you like.
Around Herne Bay
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Herne Bay town centre, the seafront, Herne, Beltinge, Reculver and Broomfield.
Getting there: Herne Bay station has regular trains to London, Whitstable, Faversham and Margate. Buses link the town with Canterbury, Whitstable and Margate, and the seafront car parks fill up on sunny weekends.
Go Kent Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay
What is a good first date in Herne Bay?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk along the seafront, a stroll out to the pier and a clifftop walk to Reculver Towers. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Herne Bay?
Herne Bay station has regular trains to London, Whitstable, Faversham and Margate. Buses link the town with Canterbury, Whitstable and Margate, and the seafront car parks fill up on sunny weekends.
Can I join Go Kent Dating from Herne Bay?
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 Herne Bay?
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.