Mid Cornwall
Singles in and around St Austell
St Austell is the main town on Cornwall's south coast clay country, with a handsome old centre and some of the county's best days out close by. For a first date there's a walk round the Georgian harbour at Charlestown, the gardens at Heligan, or the biomes at the Eden Project. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in St Austell
Three easy places to meet someone new in St Austell. Check opening times before you go.
Charlestown Harbour
A preserved Georgian port just outside the town, with tall ships in the harbour and a pebble beach. Easy to walk round, with cafés and pubs close by.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Restored Victorian gardens with a jungle valley, walled gardens and plenty of paths. It is ticketed, so check prices and opening times before you go.
The Eden Project
Giant biomes in an old clay pit, with plants from around the world. A good one for a longer day out. It is ticketed, so check prices and opening times before you go.
Around St Austell
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: St Austell town centre, Charlestown, Carlyon Bay, Par, Pentewan and Mevagissey.
Getting there: St Austell station is on the Cornish Main Line, with direct trains to Truro, Plymouth and London Paddington. Buses link the town with Mevagissey, Truro and the Eden Project, and the town has car parks near the centre.
Go Cornwall Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from St Austell 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 St Austell
What is a good first date in St Austell?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk round the harbour at Charlestown, the gardens at Heligan and the biomes at the Eden Project. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to St Austell?
St Austell station is on the Cornish Main Line, with direct trains to Truro, Plymouth and London Paddington. Buses link the town with Mevagissey, Truro and the Eden Project, and the town has car parks near the centre.
Can I join Go Cornwall Dating from St Austell?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Cornwall Dating covers the whole county, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in St Austell?
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.