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Meet people in Bristol

Members from Bristol and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about Bristol

  • Bristol is among the ten largest cities in the United Kingdom; about 480,000 people live here.
  • It's part of England.
  • London, the largest city in the United Kingdom, is about 106 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Bath (12 miles), Weston-super-Mare (18 miles) and Newport (20 miles).

First-date ideas for Bristol

For a first meeting in Bristol, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

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.

Questions about dating in Bristol

How far around Bristol can I search?

Within 30 miles of Bristol there are 64 towns and cities — Cardiff, Newport and Bath among them — with more than 2.1 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Bristol free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Bristol 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 Bristol 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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Bristol?

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

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