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Singles in Bournemouth

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Bournemouth at a glance

  • Bournemouth is home to about 160,000 people, among the 50 largest places in the United Kingdom.
  • It lies in England.
  • London, the largest city in the United Kingdom, is about 94 miles away.
  • Close by: Poole (5 miles), Southampton (24 miles) and Gosport (33 miles).

A first date in Bournemouth

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Bournemouth. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Bournemouth: questions and answers

How far around Bournemouth can I search?

Within 30 miles of Bournemouth there are 37 towns and cities — Southampton, Poole and Eastleigh among them — with more than 1.1 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Bournemouth free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Bournemouth and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Bournemouth real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Bournemouth?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United Kingdom or abroad.

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