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Singles in and around Hackney
Hackney is one of London's liveliest east end districts, with markets, parks, canals and a big food and music scene. For a first date there's a wander through Broadway Market, a stroll in London Fields, or a walk in Clissold Park. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Hackney
Three easy places to meet someone new in Hackney. Check opening times before you go.
Broadway Market
A popular street market with food stalls, cafés and independent shops, close to Regent's Canal. Check opening days before you go.
London Fields
A large green park with open lawns and a busy café scene nearby. Public and easy for a first walk and a drink.
Clissold Park
A leafy park in Stoke Newington with a lake, lawns and tree lined paths. Free to enter and calm.
Around Hackney
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Hackney Central, Dalston, Stoke Newington, Clapton, Homerton, Hoxton, London Fields and Hackney Wick.
Getting there: Much of Hackney has no Underground station, but the Overground serves Hackney Central, Hackney Downs, Dalston and Homerton, and trains run from Hackney Downs to Liverpool Street. Buses are frequent, and cycling is popular.
Go London Dating covers the whole London area, so you can join from Hackney 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 Hackney
What is a good first date in Hackney?
There are plenty of easy options: a wander through Broadway Market, a stroll in London Fields and a walk in Clissold Park. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Hackney?
Much of Hackney has no Underground station, but the Overground serves Hackney Central, Hackney Downs, Dalston and Homerton, and trains run from Hackney Downs to Liverpool Street. Buses are frequent, and cycling is popular.
Can I join Go London Dating from Hackney?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go London Dating covers the whole London area, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Hackney?
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.