Dating in Dorset

Want to meet local singles in Dorset? You've found the right place!

Why UrbanSocial Dating

UrbanSocial is a well regarded online dating service that started helping local singles meet each other online in the UK back in 2003. As one of the first online dating services in the UK, UrbanSocial knows a thing or two about what UK singles are looking for in an online dating site.

We make sure our members can rest assured they are joining a safe and genuine dating site. We do this by having a moderation teams dedicated to ensuring all new joiners are genuine singles from the UK looking to find a partner. Our strict data guarantee and privacy policy also ensures that all personal details of our members stay fully protected at all times.

Singles joining our site have the freedom to search for the sort of singles they are looking to meet in Dorset. Rather than telling you who we think you should meet, singles can choose from a wide range of search criteria to find potential dates. With many success stories from happy couples in Dorset, we're sure we can help you too.

We also run an award-winning dating blog that gives all our singles great tips and advice from a number of relationship experts and lifestyle bloggers. It's a handy guide for helping you navigate your dating encounters.

Local Dating in Dorset

Dorset is also known as the Jurassic Coast, and has more than half of it's land designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Single men and women across Dorset - from Bournemouth to Poole, Weymouth to Salisbury, Dorchester to Weymouth - are spoilt for coastline, beaches, food, festivals and more. Singles looking to find other local singles near them around Dorset are finding like-minded local singles online dating.

If you haven't yet tried online dating, getting started might seem daunting. With a whole host of dating apps and dating sites to choose from these days, how do you know which one to go with? Your first port of call should be to find one that suits what kind of dating you're looking for. Whether it's more casual or serious, there are different types of online dating sites out there.

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Ideal Date Ideas

Dorset singles about to embark on a new date with a potential partner might be looking for some date inspiration. Dorset is a treasure trove of great date ideas. Choosing which one to go for is probably the hardest decision. Here are just a few great date ideas for you to think about when you are next about to head off on a date in Dorset.

Novel Date

For a novel date idea for the two of you, head to Keyneston Mill for a session in perfume making. At this 50 acre estate, the two of you will learn about the structure of fragrance, the different fragrance families and how perfumes are put together. Identify which scents you and your date are most attracted to the most and then make up your own creations to take home, and wear for your next date!
Keyneston Mill, Tarrant Keyneston, Dorset, DT11 9HZ

G&T Date

Take your date for a G&T exploration around Dorset. A perfect date idea for singles in Dorset looking to mix a bit of dutch courage in with some activity, there's a few tasting options. Conker Gin has opened its door to the public for tours, where you can see how this local operation ticks. Or head to the river for an Artisan Gin Tasting Cruise with Dorset Cruises. Aboard a vintage motor yacht, the two of you can indulge in a range of gins and canapes.

Beach Date

A perfect date spot for a sunny day can be found at Studland Bay. Head out for a long beach walk, try some paddle boarding or cycling, before hauling up to the Pig on the Beach for some refreshments, and nibbles on the terrace and a romantic view.

Events in Dorset

To search for singles events in Dorset check out our events listing. We have singles events, balls, dating events, activity weekends and lots more happening.

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