Charnwood and the east
Singles in and around Loughborough
Loughborough is a lively university town and a gateway to Charnwood Forest, with Quorn, Shepshed and Barrow upon Soar close by. For a first date there's a walk through Queen's Park and its carillon tower, a trip on the Great Central Railway, or a stroll along the canal. Check opening times and timetables before you go.
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Three easy places to meet someone new in Loughborough. Check opening times before you go.
Queen's Park and the Carillon
A town park with gardens and lawns, home to a war memorial carillon tower. Free to enter, with a museum and tower open at selected times, so check before you go.
The Great Central Railway
A heritage steam railway that runs from Loughborough towards Leicester North. It is ticketed and runs on selected days, so check timetables before you go.
The canal and Loughborough Basin
A flat towpath along the Grand Union Canal and the River Soar, with boats, a basin and pubs close by. Good for a slow walk and a drink.
Around Loughborough
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Loughborough town centre, Quorn, Mountsorrel, Shepshed, Barrow upon Soar and Woodhouse Eaves.
Getting there: Loughborough station is on the Midland Main Line, with trains to London St Pancras, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield. Buses link the town with Leicester, Nottingham and Shepshed, and the A6 and M1 are the main roads.
Go Leicester Dating covers the whole Leicester area, so you can join from Loughborough 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 Loughborough
What is a good first date in Loughborough?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk through Queen's Park, a trip on the Great Central Railway and a stroll along the canal. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Loughborough?
Loughborough station is on the Midland Main Line, with trains to London St Pancras, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield. Buses link the town with Leicester, Nottingham and Shepshed, and the A6 and M1 are the main roads.
Can I join Go Leicester Dating from Loughborough?
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 Loughborough?
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.