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Bury St Edmunds at a glance

  • Bury St Edmunds has a population of about 41,000.
  • It lies in England.
  • London, the largest city in the United Kingdom, is about 62 miles away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Ipswich, about 23 miles away.
  • Close by: Cambridge (25 miles), Colchester (26 miles) and Norwich (36 miles).

Where to meet in Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Ipswich is close by.

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 Bury St Edmunds: questions and answers

How far around Bury St Edmunds can I search?

Within 30 miles of Bury St Edmunds there are 33 towns and cities — Ipswich, Cambridge and Colchester among them — with more than 880,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Bury St Edmunds free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Bury St Edmunds 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 Bury St Edmunds real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. 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 Bury St Edmunds?

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

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