A few facts about Gloucester
- About 130,000 people live in Gloucester.
- It lies in England.
- London, the largest city in the United Kingdom, is about 94 miles away.
- Close by: Cheltenham (7 miles), Worcester (22 miles) and Swindon (29 miles).
Dating by city / United Kingdom / England / Gloucester
Dating in Gloucester
Members from Gloucester and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.
Where to meet in Gloucester
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Gloucester. 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 Gloucester: questions and answers
How far around Gloucester can I search?
More than 1.1 million people live within 30 miles of Gloucester, in 42 towns and cities including Swindon, Cheltenham and Worcester. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.
Is online dating in Gloucester free on YADate?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Gloucester or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.
Are the profiles near Gloucester 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 Gloucester?
Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United Kingdom or abroad.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.