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A few facts about Shrewsbury

  • About 77,000 people live in Shrewsbury.
  • It lies in England.
  • London, the largest city in the United Kingdom, is about 139 miles away.
  • For a bigger city, Wolverhampton is about 28 miles away.
  • Close by: Telford (13 miles), Newcastle under Lyme (29 miles) and Stoke-on-Trent (31 miles).

A first date in Shrewsbury

Daytime dates suit a town like Shrewsbury: 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 Shrewsbury

How far around Shrewsbury can I search?

More than 1.1 million people live within 30 miles of Shrewsbury, in 34 towns and cities including Wolverhampton, Telford and Newcastle under Lyme. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Shrewsbury free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury?

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

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