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Autumn Singles Lock & Key Parties – New Locations Announced!

Tuesday September 23, 2025

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We’re bringing the UK’s most exciting singles night to new cities this Autumn! Our famous Lock & Key Parties are now launching in Newcastle, York, and Sheffield – giving you the chance to meet, mingle, and maybe even spark a genuine connection in your area.

These events are held in the stunning surroundings of Manahatta, one of the trendiest venues in each city. Expect a fun and welcoming atmosphere where you’ll meet up to 80 like-minded singles through our signature lock & key icebreaker.

✨ The best part? Everyone is single, a similar age (30–45), and there’s always a great male/female mix. Plus, you’ll have the chance to win fantastic prizes throughout the night!

Here are the details for each brand-new event:


🔑 Autumn Singles Lock & Key Party – Newcastle

📅 Friday, 10 October 2025
🕢 19:30 – late
📍 Manahatta Newcastle, 9–17 Collingwood St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1HE
💷 £25
🎯 Ages: 30–45

Book your tickets here.


🔑 Autumn Singles Lock & Key Party – York

📅 Friday, 10 October 2025
🕢 19:30 – late
📍 Manahatta York, 3 Little Stonegate, York YO1 8AX
💷 £25
🎯 Ages: 30–45

Book your tickets here.

🔑 Autumn Singles Lock & Key Party – Sheffield

📅 Friday, 10 October 2025
🕢 19:30 – 23:00
📍 Manahatta Sheffield, Fountain Precinct, Balm Green, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JA
💷 £25
🎯 Ages: 30–45

Book your tickets here.


💡 Why You Should Attend

✔ Meet up to 80 singles in one night
✔ Fun & relaxed lock & key icebreaker
✔ Great prizes to be won
✔ Everyone is single, age-appropriate, and ready to mingle
✔ A premium night out in one of your city’s top venues

This Autumn, don’t just scroll through apps – experience real-life chemistry at one of our brand-new Lock & Key Parties.

🎟 Ready to unlock a genuine connection? Book your tickets now!

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HOW IT WORKS

The beauty of Speed Dating London lies in its no-nonsense approach. You take an equal number of single girls and guys, put them in a room and give them a few minutes to chat with every other member of the opposite sex.

When you get there

Original speed dating events in London normally begin at 7.30pm. You will need to register with our hosts and to begin with they will issue you with a score sheet. This will help you to keep track of the singles that you would like to meet again and perhaps go on a date with. After a short period of mingling, your host for the evening who will run through detailed instructions and give you your starting position if you are a guy or table for the event if you are a girl.

Meet & Mingle

A London speed dating event is split into two halves, each lasting around an hour, there will be an interval at half time of about 15 minutes for speed dating London. You will have between 4 and 5 minutes with each person, after which you need to tick a box on your score sheet - "yes, I would like to meet this person again" or "no. Thanks but no thanks". Or "friend" if you'd like to get to know them platonically. Make sure that you do this after each date to keep track. Afterwards there is an opportunity for everyone to meet and mingle informally - this is often where the real action begins, so make sure you don't disappear too quickly!

Complete your score sheet

After the event you simply tick who you liked on the Original Dating website and the site works about your matches automatically. If the dates you have ticked as a "yes" have reciprocated you have a match. You will be able to view the first names and message them via our site online without revealing your email address until you are ready to. You'll be having proper first dates in no time.