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Meet mature gay men in and around the Midlands
The Midlands sits at the heart of England, with big cities, canals, hills, historic market towns and plenty of open countryside. It is an easy region to get around and a friendly one in which to meet someone new, whichever corner of it you call home. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in the Midlands
Three easy places to meet someone new in and around the Midlands. Check opening times before you go.
The Malvern Hills
A long ridge of grassy hills on the edge of Worcestershire, with wide views and well worn paths of different lengths. Free to walk, so wear sturdy shoes.
The Iron Bridge at Ironbridge Gorge
The famous iron bridge over the River Severn in Shropshire, with riverside paths and wooded hillsides all around. Free to walk across and a lovely place to talk.
Cannock Chase
A large area of heath and forest in Staffordshire, with signed trails and open views. Free to walk, and an easy day out from the West Midlands.
Around the Midlands
Towns and countryside: Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Lincoln, Stoke on Trent, Shrewsbury, Worcester and Warwick.
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Staffordshire and Shropshire
Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Getting there: Birmingham New Street is the main rail hub, with trains across the region and to London, Manchester and Bristol. The M1, M5, M6, M40 and M42 are the main motorways, and the West Coast Main Line runs through Coventry, Rugby and Wolverhampton.
Silver Gay Singles covers the whole UK, so you can join from the Midlands and look at 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 the Midlands
What is a good first date in the Midlands?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk on the Malvern Hills, a stroll at Ironbridge Gorge and a woodland walk on Cannock Chase. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to the Midlands?
Birmingham New Street is the main rail hub, with trains across the region and to London, Manchester and Bristol. The M1, M5, M6, M40 and M42 are the main motorways, and the West Coast Main Line runs through Coventry, Rugby and Wolverhampton.
Can I join Silver Gay Singles from the Midlands?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and you can say where you live. Silver Gay Singles covers the whole UK, so you can look at other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in the Midlands?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Our guide to dating safely has more tips.