North Kent and Medway
Singles in and around Medway
Medway is made up of the five towns of Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester, Rainham and Strood, and is Kent's largest urban area. For a first date there's a walk around Rochester Castle and the cathedral, a trip to Chatham Historic Dockyard, or a stroll along the Great Lines. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Medway
Three easy places to meet someone new in Medway. Check opening times before you go.
Rochester Castle and the Cathedral
A Norman castle and England's second oldest cathedral, with a lovely high street between them. Free to wander, with tickets for the castle.
Chatham Historic Dockyard
A former naval dockyard with ships, ropewalks and museums on the Medway. It is ticketed, so check opening times and prices before you go.
The Great Lines Heritage Park
A large green space on the hill above Chatham with long views over the river. Free to enter and good for a walk and a chat.
Around Medway
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester, Strood, Rainham, Cuxton and Burham.
Getting there: Chatham, Rochester and Gillingham have fast trains to London Victoria and high speed trains to St Pancras, and Strood has links to Maidstone and the north Kent coast. Buses link the five towns, and the M2 and A2 are the main roads.
Go Kent Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Medway 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 Medway
What is a good first date in Medway?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk around Rochester Castle and the cathedral, a trip to Chatham Historic Dockyard and a stroll along the Great Lines. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Medway?
Chatham, Rochester and Gillingham have fast trains to London Victoria and high speed trains to St Pancras, and Strood has links to Maidstone and the north Kent coast. Buses link the five towns, and the M2 and A2 are the main roads.
Can I join Go Kent Dating from Medway?
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 Medway?
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.