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Taunton at a glance

  • Taunton has a population of about 65,000.
  • It lies in England.
  • It's about 133 miles to London, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Cardiff, about 32 miles away.
  • Close by: Bridgwater (9 miles), Yeovil (21 miles) and Weston-super-Mare (24 miles).

A first date in Taunton

Daytime dates suit a town like Taunton: 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 Taunton

Who can I meet near Taunton?

Within 30 miles of Taunton there are 28 towns and cities — Exeter, Weston-super-Mare and Barry among them — with more than 650,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Taunton?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Taunton 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 Taunton 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 date someone from outside Taunton?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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