Leicester city and suburbs
Singles in and around Leicester city centre
Leicester is a big, lively city on the River Soar, with a Roman and medieval past, large parks and one of the most varied food scenes in the country. For a first date there's a walk in Abbey Park, a visit to the King Richard III Visitor Centre, or a meal on the Golden Mile. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Leicester city centre
Three easy places to meet someone new in Leicester city centre. Check opening times before you go.
Abbey Park
A large riverside park beside the old abbey grounds, with gardens, lawns and flat paths close to the centre. Free to enter and an easy, public place to meet.
The King Richard III Visitor Centre
A museum telling the story of the king whose remains were found in Leicester, beside the cathedral. It is ticketed, so check opening times and prices before you go.
The Golden Mile on Belgrave Road
A long street of Indian restaurants, sweet centres and shops, one of the best known food streets in the Midlands. Good for a relaxed meal and a wander.
Around Leicester city centre
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Leicester city centre, Belgrave, Evington, Humberstone, Highfields, Stoneygate and Clarendon Park.
Getting there: Leicester station is on the Midland Main Line, with trains to London St Pancras, Nottingham, Derby and Birmingham. Buses run from St Margaret's bus station and the Haymarket across the city and county, and the M1, A46 and A6 are the main roads.
Go Leicester Dating covers the whole Leicester area, so you can join from Leicester city centre 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 Leicester city centre
What is a good first date in Leicester city centre?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk in Abbey Park, a visit to the King Richard III Visitor Centre and a meal on the Golden Mile. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Leicester city centre?
Leicester station is on the Midland Main Line, with trains to London St Pancras, Nottingham, Derby and Birmingham. Buses run from St Margaret's bus station and the Haymarket across the city and county, and the M1, A46 and A6 are the main roads.
Can I join Go Leicester Dating from Leicester city centre?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Leicester Dating covers the whole Leicester area, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Leicester city centre?
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.