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Singles in and around Tavistock
Tavistock is a handsome stone market town on the edge of Dartmoor, in a World Heritage landscape of old mines and wooded river valleys. For a first date there's a coffee near the Pannier Market, a walk along the canal and the meadows, or a visit to Morwellham Quay. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Tavistock
Three easy places to meet someone new in Tavistock. Check opening times before you go.
The Pannier Market and Bedford Square
A historic covered market at the heart of the town, next to a pretty square of cafés and shops. Easy and public, and market days add some life.
Tavistock Meadows and the canal
A flat riverside and canal walk on the edge of town, with benches and trees. Easy to walk and a quiet place to talk.
Morwellham Quay
A restored Victorian copper port on the River Tamar, with a heritage site and woodland walks. It is ticketed, so check prices and opening times before you go.
Around Tavistock
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Tavistock town centre, Whitchurch, Mary Tavy, Lamerton, Gulworthy and Bere Alston.
Getting there: Tavistock has no railway station, but the Tamar Valley Line from Plymouth stops at Bere Alston, a few miles away. Buses link the town with Plymouth and Okehampton, and the A386 is the main road.
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Questions about dating in Tavistock
What is a good first date in Tavistock?
There are plenty of easy options: a coffee near the Pannier Market, a walk along the canal and the meadows and a visit to Morwellham Quay. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Tavistock?
Tavistock has no railway station, but the Tamar Valley Line from Plymouth stops at Bere Alston, a few miles away. Buses link the town with Plymouth and Okehampton, and the A386 is the main road.
Can I join Go Devon Dating from Tavistock?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Devon Dating covers the whole county, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Tavistock?
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.