Lincoln at a glance
- Lincoln has a population of about 100,000.
- It's part of England.
- London, the largest city in the United Kingdom, is about 120 miles away.
- Towns nearby: Mansfield (28 miles), Grimsby (30 miles) and Nottingham (32 miles).
Dating by city / United Kingdom / England / Lincoln
Singles in Lincoln
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Lincoln? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
Where to meet in Lincoln
Choose somewhere central in Lincoln that you both know — a café, a bookshop with a coffee corner, a market. Daylight and people around make a first meeting easier for both of you.
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 Lincoln: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Lincoln?
Within 30 miles of Lincoln there are 37 towns and cities — Mansfield, Scunthorpe and Boston among them — with more than 810,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Lincoln?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Lincoln and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Lincoln real people?
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 Lincoln?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
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.