North and south of the county
Dating between the Potteries and Lichfield: free museums in Hanley, Lichfield Cathedral, and Cannock Chase as a meeting point in the middle.
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Dating in Staffordshire
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Free museums in the Potteries, gritstone walks near Leek and a cathedral city in the south. A short local guide, and a simple way to meet single people across a long, varied county.
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Where singles meet here
- Cannock Chase parkrun on a SaturdayCannock Chase parkrun is a free, timed 5k from Marquis Drive every Saturday at 9am, run by volunteers. It drew runners of all ages from its first week, and you can walk it or help out instead.
- Volunteer with Staffordshire Wildlife TrustStaffordshire Wildlife Trust offers practical conservation volunteering outdoors, and six local groups across the county run wildlife walks and talks. You can browse roles and sign up for sessions through its online portal.
- Concerts at Lichfield CathedralLichfield Cathedral hosts orchestras, visiting choirs, pop concerts and recitals through the year. Going to a concert on your own or with a friend is an easy way to meet people who share your taste.
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- July: Lichfield FestivalLichfield Festival brings music, dance, theatre, literature and comedy to venues across the city each July. The 2026 festival ran from 7 to 19 July, so look out for next year's programme.
- December to early January: Christmas Tree Festival at Lichfield CathedralLast winter the cathedral's Christmas Tree Festival ran from 4 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, during visitor hours. Check the cathedral calendar for this year's dates.
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In shortJust Staffordshire Dating is a local dating site and guide for Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Lichfield, Leek and the rest of Staffordshire, with date ideas from free pottery museums to walks on the Roaches and Cannock Chase. Every photo is checked by a person, members who pass an ID check get a Verified badge, and joining and browsing are free.
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What should we do on a first date in Stoke-on-Trent?
Meet at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Hanley. It is free, central and full of things to talk about.
Where can I meet people in Stafford?
Try a Saturday parkrun on Cannock Chase, or volunteer with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, whose Wolseley Centre is near Stafford.