North and east Warwickshire
Singles in and around Rugby
Rugby is the town that gave the world its famous game, east of Coventry, with a handsome park, a historic school and big open water close by. For a first date there's a stroll in Caldecott Park, a wander beside Hillmorton Locks, or a walk around Draycote Water. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Rugby
Three easy places to meet someone new in Rugby. Check opening times before you go.
Caldecott Park
A traditional town park next to the centre, with formal gardens, a bandstand and a fountain. Free to enter and an easy, public place to meet.
Hillmorton Locks
A well known set of paired canal locks on the Oxford Canal at the edge of Rugby, with a flat towpath, narrowboats and benches. Free to visit and an easy walk and talk.
Draycote Water
A big reservoir near Dunchurch with a long path round the shore and wide views across the water. Check the weather and wear sensible shoes.
Around Rugby
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Rugby town centre, Dunchurch, Hillmorton, Long Lawford, Brinklow and Bilton.
Getting there: Rugby station is on the West Coast Main Line, with trains to Coventry, Birmingham and London Euston. Buses link the town with Dunchurch and Hillmorton, and the M6, M45 and A5 run close by.
Go Coventry Dating covers the whole Coventry area, so you can join from Rugby 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 Rugby
What is a good first date in Rugby?
There are plenty of easy options: a stroll in Caldecott Park, a wander beside Hillmorton Locks and a walk around Draycote Water. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Rugby?
Rugby station is on the West Coast Main Line, with trains to Coventry, Birmingham and London Euston. Buses link the town with Dunchurch and Hillmorton, and the M6, M45 and A5 run close by.
Can I join Go Coventry Dating from Rugby?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Coventry Dating covers the whole Coventry area, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Rugby?
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.