Leeds city and inner suburbs

Singles in and around Leeds

Leeds city centre is the heart of the region, with Victorian arcades, old canal warehouses and a busy food and bar scene. For a first date there's a stroll along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Granary Wharf, a wander round the Corn Exchange and Kirkgate Market, or a visit to the Royal Armouries. Check opening times before you go.

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First date ideas in Leeds

Three easy places to meet someone new in Leeds. Check opening times before you go.

  • Granary Wharf and the canal

    The canal basin beside the station, with towpaths, bars and cafés close to the centre. Flat, public and an easy place to meet.

  • The Corn Exchange and Kirkgate Market

    A round Victorian trading hall of independent shops and cafés, close to one of the biggest indoor markets in the country. Check opening times before you go.

  • The Royal Armouries

    A national museum of arms and armour beside Leeds Dock, with free entry to the main galleries. Check opening times and any event tickets before you go.

Around Leeds

Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Leeds city centre, Holbeck, Burley, Richmond Hill and Little London.

Getting there: Leeds station has fast trains to London King's Cross and links to York, Harrogate, Bradford and Manchester. Buses run across the centre from the city bus station, and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal makes a flat walking route.

Go Leeds Dating covers the whole Leeds area, so you can join from Leeds and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.

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Questions about dating in Leeds

What is a good first date in Leeds?

There are plenty of easy options: a stroll along the canal at Granary Wharf, a wander round the Corn Exchange and Kirkgate Market and a visit to the Royal Armouries. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.

How do I get to Leeds?

Leeds station has fast trains to London King's Cross and links to York, Harrogate, Bradford and Manchester. Buses run across the centre from the city bus station, and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal makes a flat walking route.

Can I join Go Leeds Dating from Leeds?

Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Leeds Dating covers the whole Leeds area, so you can search other towns too.

Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Leeds?

Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.