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Haystack Dating is a UK dating events and travel company bringing single people together through fun, pressure-free group dates in real life.

We organise singles events at brilliant venues, from mini golf and arcade games to cooking classes and drinks. Instead of awkward speed dating or endless swiping, we introduce you to small groups of compatible people while you’re doing something genuinely fun.

When you book, we’ll ask you a few questions about yourself and your dating preferences. With your consent, we use matching technology and our team’s judgement to put together groups of people we think you’ll get along with.

Our lovely hosts welcome you, make introductions and help everyone feel comfortable. Depending on the event, you’ll meet multiple groups throughout the evening.

Multiple group dates. One evening. Zero pressure! 

We run in-person singles events across the UK, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

We bring single people together at some of the best venues in each city for fun, pressure-free group dates. Think mini golf, arcade games, cooking classes, drinks, climbing and plenty more.

Our events and locations change throughout the year, so check our upcoming singles events to see what’s happening near you.

Don’t see your city? Keep an eye on us, we’re always looking for new places to bring Haystack! 💜

Our guests are typically in their 20s, 30s and early 40s, although every event is a little different!

We take age into account when organising our group dates, alongside dating preferences, shared interests and compatibility. The aim is to introduce you to people you’re genuinely likely to get along with, whether that’s romantically or as new friends.

Absolutely! In fact, most of our guests come on their own, so you’ll be in very good company.

We know attending a singles event alone can feel a little nerve-racking, which is exactly why we’ve designed our events to make meeting new people feel easy.

Our lovely Haystack hosts will welcome you, help you settle in and introduce you to other guests. Throughout the evening, you’ll take part in organised group dates with compatible single people, so there’s no pressure to walk up to strangers and start conversations from scratch.

Think of it as a fun evening out with a bunch of new friends, with the added bonus that everyone happens to be single.

Speed dating? Hard pass lol x

At Haystack Dating, we do things a little differently. Instead of sitting opposite a stranger for a few minutes before a bell tells you to move on, we organise fun singles events where you meet compatible people through relaxed, matched group dates.

Think mini golf, cooking classes, arcade games and drinks with a lovely bunch of single people, rather than awkward interviews across a table.

We use matching technology and human judgement to organise groups based on age, dating preferences, shared interests and compatibility.

You’ll meet different groups throughout the evening, giving you multiple opportunities to make a connection without the pressure of traditional one-on-one speed dating.

Multiple group dates. One evening. Zero pressure!

When you book a Haystack event, we’ll ask you a few questions about yourself, your interests and your dating preferences.

With your consent, we use a combination of matching technology and human judgement to organise small groups of compatible single people. We consider things like age, dating preferences, shared interests and personality, with the aim of creating groups where conversations and connections can happen naturally.

Depending on the event, you’ll meet multiple matched groups throughout the evening, giving you the chance to get to know different people while enjoying a fun activity together.

We also consider potential friendships when putting groups together. After all, you might leave with a date, a new mate, or both!

We can’t promise romantic chemistry, but we can promise you we’ll do everything to possible to make sure you have a fun evening with great new people!

YES! Because meeting new people is even more fun when there’s a holiday involved. ✈️

Alongside our singles events across the UK, Haystack Dating also organises group trips and holidays for single people who fancy a little adventure.

Think ski trips, surf trips, beautiful destinations, fun activities and a lovely group of people to share the experience with. Our trips are designed to make travelling and meeting new people feel relaxed and sociable, whether you’re coming solo or with a friend.

Just like our UK events, it’s all about genuine connections, shared experiences and taking the pressure out of dating. You might find romance, make some brilliant new friends, or simply have an unforgettable holiday.

Each trip has its own itinerary, inclusions and booking details, so check out our singles holidays and trips to see what adventures we’ve got planned.

New places. New people. No swiping required.

Of course! You’re more than welcome to come to a Haystack Dating event with a friend.

Most of our guests attend alone, but we know that bringing a familiar face can make trying something new feel a little less daunting.

You’ll each need your own ticket and matching questionnaire so we can get to know you individually and organise your group dates based on compatibility.

You might be placed in different matched groups throughout the evening, but that’s all part of the fun! Our events are designed to help you meet new people, and there’ll be plenty of opportunities to catch up with your friend between group dates.

Whether you’re flying solo or bringing your favourite wingperson, we’ll make sure you feel welcome. 💜