Disabled dating in Hertfordshire
From St Albans, Watford and Stevenage to Hertford, Hemel Hempstead and Welwyn Garden City, meet disabled singles across Hertfordshire, close to London but full of green space.
Hertfordshire at a glance
Hertfordshire has no single big city. Instead it is a string of well-connected towns, St Albans, Watford, Stevenage, Hemel Hempstead, Hertford and the garden cities, with parks, canals and grand houses in between. Trains run into London from almost everywhere, and the towns sit close together, so meeting someone from across the county is usually quick. It is a good place to date if you would like to keep the travelling short.
- St Albans
- Watford
- Stevenage
- Hemel Hempstead
- Hertford
- Welwyn Garden City
- Hitchin
- Letchworth
- Berkhamsted
- Bishop's Stortford
Disability dating in Hertfordshire, a short trip away
Because the towns here sit so close together, someone who lives two towns over is often only a short bus or train ride away. The members nearest to you come up first, and it is easy to take in north London, Bedfordshire or Essex as well. St Albans works well for a first meeting, with a level park, a compact centre and fast trains, but any town you both know is a good choice.
Dating for disabled people in Hertfordshire, said up front
You choose what to share, and when. Lots of members mention their disability early so nobody is caught off guard, while others prefer to wait until they have chatted a bit. What makes dates easier is saying what helps: a table on the ground floor, a quieter corner, a lift, an early finish. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, a café without loud music makes a big difference, and telling your match in advance means they will choose with you in mind.
Hertfordshire: accessible first-date ideas
Parks, gardens and canal towpaths, most with level paths. Check access before you go.
Verulamium Park, St Albans
A big, flat park with a lake, stretches of Roman wall and the accessible Verulamium Museum. The cathedral and old centre are close by.
Hatfield House
A Jacobean palace with gardens and parkland, accessible main routes and a good café.
Cassiobury Park, Watford
A large park with a canal along one side and a miniature railway. Easy to spend an afternoon in.
Knebworth House
Gardens and grounds near Stevenage with accessible areas, plus a dinosaur trail if you want something to laugh at.
Ashridge Estate
National Trust beech woods on the Chiltern edge near Berkhamsted, with accessible areas around the monument and visitor centre.
The Grand Union Canal
A long, level, traffic-free towpath through Berkhamsted and Hemel. Good for a slow walk or roll with a coffee in hand.
Getting around Hertfordshire
The M1, M25 and A1(M) cross Hertfordshire, and St Albans, Watford, Stevenage, Hitchin and the rest have fast trains into London on the Thameslink, East Coast and Euston lines. Most main stations are step-free, and assistance can be set up before your trip. Town centres and the big houses generally have Blue Badge parking. With journeys this short, picking a town on the same line as your match keeps a first date easy.
If you qualify, Hertfordshire County Council will issue you a disabled person's bus pass, so local buses in the county and across England cost nothing at off-peak times.
Hertfordshire members
Real people from Hertfordshire and nearby.
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ID verified Petitesmiley, 54
Foots Cray
I love the outdoors. Have a scooter that can tackle most things and loads in my car so can be taken anywhere. Very friendly. Love to chat and laugh. Think I'm very supportive. Looking to have someone in my life for love and support for us both
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TalentedDebutante28, 40
London
I love making the people around me happy, and that makes me happy. A romantic, calm, balanced, and confident man
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MysteriousPainter, 37
Forest Hill
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FearlessBoss1f021, 65
Colchester
Meeting people who are open minded, good humoured. My photography keeps me happy, love going out for drives to chill out
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MajesticPrincebhebcd, 68
Rochford
Nice people, kind and caring people. Enjoy music talking to people, love the outdoors .
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Racheal94, 32
Leigh-on-sea
What makes me happiest is spending time with my family and friends, having a good laugh and making people smile. I love comedy, especially Ricky Gervais and After Life, and I enjoy telling jokes and having a bit of banter. I also like going out for lunch, enjoying a nice cup of tea and spending quality time with people I care about. I’m happiest when I can be myself, have a laugh and enjoy the little things in life. I’d love to meet someone I can share laughs, good times and new experiences with.
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Oldtazz, 66
Lawford
Being retired and a widower is extremely lonely and boring. Silence is not golden it's deafening. I miss someone to hug and cuddle up to when I go to bed, like many widowers we truly miss out.
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Lizzie, 37
Mile End
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Intolerant76, 50
Newington
I enjoy getting out in the fresh air when I can, love a nature walk (even better with a dog). Also like architecture and sight seeing
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Lostfifi, 26
Colchester
My family and animals make me the most happy but I would love to travel and experience more that life has to offer
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ConsiderateJoyful25, 59
Harwich
I am chubby and tall at 6 foot tall fenjoy men who like meeting
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BraveBossjbbgab, 41
Luton
I’m a loving, loyal, and honest woman who believes a relationship should be built on trust, respect, and good communication. I enjoy spending quality time together, having a laugh, and supporting each other through both the good times and the difficult ones.
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Hertfordshire: your questions
Where is a level, quiet place for a date in St Albans?
Verulamium Park is big and flat, with lakes and benches, and the museum there is accessible. The cathedral and cafés are a short way up the hill.
Is there a disabled dating site in Hertfordshire?
Yes. Disabled singles in St Albans, Watford, Stevenage, Hertford and the rest of the county can join Disability Dates for free, and you meet people close to home first.
Can I meet someone in London?
Yes. People nearest to you come first, and with fast trains into London you can easily widen your search to include it.
Is the Grand Union Canal towpath good for a wheelchair?
Long stretches through Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead are level and traffic-free, which suits wheelchairs and scooters. Some access points have slopes or gates, so start from one you know.