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Singles in and around Margate
Margate is a seaside town with a sandy bay, an art gallery, a historic old town and a lively food scene. For a first date there's a walk along the seafront, a visit to Turner Contemporary, or a wander through the Old Town. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Margate
Three easy places to meet someone new in Margate. Check opening times before you go.
Margate Main Sands and the seafront
A wide golden beach with a harbour arm, cafés and a flat promenade. Easy, public and popular in all weather.
Turner Contemporary
A seafront art gallery with changing exhibitions and views over the bay. Entry is usually free, but check opening times before you go.
The Old Town
Cobbled lanes of independent shops, vintage stores and cafés, a short walk from the sea. Good for a coffee and a browse.
Around Margate
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Margate town centre, Cliftonville, Westbrook, Westgate on Sea, Birchington and Kingsgate.
Getting there: Margate station has fast trains to London St Pancras and slower services to Victoria, as well as trains along the coast to Ramsgate and Whitstable. Buses link the town with Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Canterbury.
Go Kent Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Margate 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 Margate
What is a good first date in Margate?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk along the seafront, a visit to Turner Contemporary and a wander through the Old Town. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Margate?
Margate station has fast trains to London St Pancras and slower services to Victoria, as well as trains along the coast to Ramsgate and Whitstable. Buses link the town with Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Canterbury.
Can I join Go Kent Dating from Margate?
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 Margate?
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.