Where to meet singles
Not every first meeting starts online. These are real places and groups where people get talking.
Forest Recreation parkrun
A free 5k run, jog or walk at the Forest Recreation Ground every Saturday at 9am. The Forest Pavilion has a cafe, and a tram stop is close to the park entrance.
Source: Nottingham City Council: Forest Recreation Ground, checked 8 November 2026
Help the Friends of the Forest
The Forest Recreation Ground has a community garden and a Friends group that helps with planting and runs a yearly history walk. Volunteering outdoors is an easy way to meet people.
Source: Nottingham City Council: Forest Recreation Ground, checked 8 November 2026
Talks and workshops at Nottingham Contemporary
The gallery runs short talks four days a week and hands-on sessions like clay and drawing workshops. Making something in a small group gives you an easy reason to talk.
Source: Nottingham Contemporary, checked 8 November 2026
Music for Market in Newark
Newark's Music for Market puts on free live performances of about 45 minutes in the town. Regular local events mean you start to recognise faces.
Source: Visit Nottinghamshire: Free days out, checked 8 November 2026