Not living in London can sometimes feel like you have been banished to one of those barren wastelands you see in futuristic films. How many times have you done a quick google search for a great place to go on dates only to find pages and pages of results based in and close to London?

If you are looking for some no strings dating and have found someone you actually want to meet up with the perfect location is obviously going to be on your mind. Luckily enough it ISN’T just London that has great date locations.

West Yorkshire

Finding a West Yorkshire dating site is the least of your worries when you live in this area. It isn’t finding an actual person to date that is the problem – it’s finding the place to go. There is one place in West Yorkshire that is great fun and would make the perfect first date.

Snozone

Snooze in West Yorkshire is a huge indoor ski slope where you can ski, snowboard and also have something to eat. It may sound a bit random for a date but studies show that if you do something exciting with a potential partner they will link that excitement to you and think of you as an exciting person. Why not give it a go?

Yorkshire

Yorkshire dating may leave you a little far out for Snozone, but there is a great place to try that is perfect for a first date or even a few dates down the line.

Brewdog, Leeds

Brewdog in North Street in Leeds is so much more than just a bar. As well as serving up craft beer and amazing food, they have three 22ft shuffleboard tables. Just try not to let your competitive side come out if it is the first date.

Cheshire

Cheshire dating has a bit of an advantage as there are loads of cool and fun things to do in Cheshire and it has great transport links if you do not drive.

Chester Zoo

Chester zoo is the perfect place to go on a long day date. If you have already been on a few dates and figured out you would like to get to know each other a bit more than the zoo is a great place to do this.

Bournemouth

If you are one of the many single women in Bournemouth then you may find yourself in a situation where you need to pick a place for a great first date. Bournemouth gets a bit of stick for being boring but there are actually loads of things to do.

Smokin’ Aces Cocktail and Whiskey Lounge

Smokin’ Aces is an ultra-trendy bar that has exposed brick walls and serves delicious cocktails. It’s just intimate enough that you can have a chat and get to know each other – but it’s also lively enough that you won’t feel uncomfortable if there are some silences.

Cardiff

Cardiff dating sounds a lot easier because there is so much to do in the energetic city. But does having such a wide range of choice make it easier or harder? With so much to choose from it can be hard to know where to start.

Cocktail Masterclass, Ten Mill Lane

Instead of just drinking the cocktails, why not make your own? Ten ill Lane take bookings for cocktail masterclasses, so you can learn a new skill AND get to know your date.