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Singles in and around Southwark
Southwark runs along the south bank of the Thames, from Bankside and Borough out to Peckham and Dulwich. For a first date there's a wander around Borough Market, a free look round Tate Modern, or a stroll in Dulwich Park. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Southwark
Three easy places to meet someone new in Southwark. Check opening times before you go.
Borough Market
A famous food market by London Bridge, full of stalls, street food and cafés nearby. Check opening days before you go, and expect crowds at weekends.
Tate Modern
A big modern art gallery in a former power station on Bankside, with free entry to the main collection. Check opening times and exhibition charges before you go.
Dulwich Park
A well kept park with lawns and a lake, in leafy south east London. Free to enter and a calm spot for a first walk.
Around Southwark
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Bankside, Borough, Bermondsey, Peckham, Dulwich, Camberwell, Rotherhithe and Elephant and Castle.
Getting there: London Bridge and Southwark stations have the Jubilee and Northern lines, with Borough and Elephant and Castle also on the Northern line, and London Bridge has national rail links. Peckham Rye and Denmark Hill have Overground and rail services, and buses run across the borough.
Go London Dating covers the whole London area, so you can join from Southwark 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 Southwark
What is a good first date in Southwark?
There are plenty of easy options: a wander around Borough Market, a free look round Tate Modern and a stroll in Dulwich Park. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Southwark?
London Bridge and Southwark stations have the Jubilee and Northern lines, with Borough and Elephant and Castle also on the Northern line, and London Bridge has national rail links. Peckham Rye and Denmark Hill have Overground and rail services, and buses run across the borough.
Can I join Go London Dating from Southwark?
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 Southwark?
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.