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First dates around UK
Ideas our editors checked this month, with the source for each.
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Where singles meet here
- parkrun on a Saturday morningparkrun is a free 5k every Saturday at 9am in parks across the UK, and you can walk, jog, run or volunteer. Register once, bring your barcode, and join the regulars for a coffee afterwards.
- A Ramblers group walkThe Ramblers has about 500 groups across England, Scotland and Wales, with walks graded from easy to technical. Arrive early, say hello to the walk leader and bring layers, food and water.
- A short Wellbeing Walk and a cuppaRamblers Wellbeing Walks are free, short walks at a gentle pace in England and Wales, some as short as 10 minutes. There is no need to register, and people often stay for a chat and a cuppa afterwards.
What’s on
Coming up
- November to December: Christmas marketsChristmas markets run in towns and cities across Britain from mid November, including Edinburgh, Cardiff, York, Bath and Manchester. A walk round the stalls with something warm to drink makes a relaxed first date.
- All year, best in winter: A winter walk on the coastThe South West Coast Path and the Wales Coast Path are both open all year. A short, bright winter walk with a cafe at the end is hard to beat.
- September: Heritage Open DaysHeritage Open Days is England's largest community festival of history and culture, and it is free. The next one runs from 10 to 19 September 2027, with doors open to places you would not usually see.
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Questions people ask
In shortPostcode Match is a UK dating site that starts with your postcode area, so you see local date ideas, guides and single people near you rather than one long national list. Every photo is checked by a person, and members who pass an ID check get a Verified badge. Joining and browsing are free.
Is Postcode Match free?
Joining, making a profile and browsing are free. A membership is needed to read and reply to messages, and you see the options before you pay anything.
How do I know people are real?
Every photo is checked by a person. Members who pass an ID check carry a Verified badge, so you can see who has been checked.
Will other people see my full postcode?
No. The site uses your postcode area, like M20 or CF10, to show people near you. Your full postcode and home address are never shown.
Does it cover Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
Yes. Postcode Match covers the whole UK. Scotland and Wales also have their own sister sites, scottish-dating.co.uk and welshdating.co.uk.