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About Chester

  • Chester has a population of about 91,000.
  • It lies in England.
  • London, the largest city in the United Kingdom, is about 165 miles away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Birkenhead, about 15 miles away.
  • Close by: Liverpool (16 miles), Warrington (19 miles) and St Helens (19 miles).

A first date in Chester

Daytime dates suit a town like Chester: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

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 Chester

How far around Chester can I search?

Within 30 miles of Chester there are 92 towns and cities — Liverpool, Birkenhead and St Helens among them — with more than 3.3 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 Chester free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Chester 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 Chester 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 meet someone who doesn't live in Chester?

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

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