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SPEED DATING DARLINGTON
DURHAM'S NEWEST SPEED DATING COMPANY

Speed dating makes meeting people easy. Enjoy Up to 20 fun dates over a few drinks. It's a lot of fun
and our events are the best in town. OUR GUARANTEE: We're confident you'll meet someone you like
first time But, if you don't, your next event is FREE.

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SPEED DATING IS COMING TO DARLINGTON 

Register your interest and we'll make sure you're one of the first to hear about our launch - and we'll give you 50% off your first event!

Darlington, the heartbeat of Durham and what a fine town you are.

Who knew some of the things you've done for us including the first steam powered passenger railway in the world, which is gonna come in handy for the coach loads of people travelling to Darlo for Original Dating's famous speed dating events. You heard me correctly, Original Dating is packing it's bags and bringing its bag of speed dating tricks to Darlington! 

Who are Original Dating? 

We're already London's favourite speed dating company and have been since 2003. With over 15 years of experience, you're in good hands. As London's first choice speed dating company we know what it takes to run fun and well attended events. We even had the first marriage from speed dating in the UK back in 2004 and many more since! 

How does speed dating work? 

Speed dating is the easiest way to meet singles in your area. With Original Dating you'll meet up to 20 dates in one fun night at the best bars in town. Each date lasts around 4 minutes – the perfect amount of time to see if it's someone you'd like to see again or just have a chat, if not. This flirtatious evening will see you sharing a few drinks and some laughs, maybe even a night on the town. 

What happens if I like someone? 

Well this is what sets us apart from the rest. Our bespoke online matching system means all you have to do is sign in the following day select who you'd like to see again and by 5pm you'll find out who you've mutually matched with. Before you know it you'll be on our messaging system arranging that all important next date, it's that simple.  

If you wanna be the first to know about Original Dating's popular events, then sign up above! We'll even give you 50% off your first booking. See you soon, Darlington! 

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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.