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Virtual Speed Dating Over 40s

Online Speed Dating - London, Virtual location, London

Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Tue 3
NOV

Tickets

£20 £15
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Our age guides are not set in stone. You are still welcome to book tickets if you are slightly outside the published age range.
Age
40-55
Home London Virtual Speed Dating Over 40s

Virtual Speed Dating Over 40s

Online Speed Dating - London, Virtual location, London

Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Tue 3
NOV

Tickets

£20 £15
?
Our age guides are not set in stone. You are still welcome to book tickets if you are slightly outside the published age range.
Age
40-55
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About the event

16 DATES EXPECTED - BOOK NOW!

Join us for this online only, virtual speed dating event designed for people living in London.

You’ll meet 10-15 people for short dates lasting just four minutes - all from the comfort of home.

Our virtual speed dating events mirror the format of our real-life events. Upon signing into the event, you’ll meet our host who will explain the format to the group. You’ll then be transported to virtual tables for two which offer a one on one private chat environment for your first four-minute date.

You can join the event from any device that features a camera and a microphone and most phones and laptops are perfect for the job.
At the end of each date, the male participants will be moved to the next virtual table and the next date begins. The whole session will last approximately one hour.

After the event, simply head to our website and view a list of everyone you met at the event. Select who’s a yes, a friend or a no and our system will crunch the matches.

The following day your matches will be published, and you’ll be able to message your matches via our site and arrange your next virtual meet or in the not too distant future a real life date.

Our virtual speed dating events are guaranteed. If you don’t meet anyone you want to see again, your next virtual event is free.

Book now!

Important information

This event takes place online. On the day of the event the link to join the online event will appear in the My Events section of your account on our website.

Simply join the event at the start time and you will meet our host who will guide you through the process.

- Virtual event starts 7.30pm
- Speed dating finishes approximately 8.30pm

It’s essential that you join the event a few minutes early to enable us to start promptly. You may not be able to take part if you join late.

Price: £15

Sorry, this event has sold out

Reviews

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Kasia Verified Attendee
  Good fun and nice people  
Posted: 12/11/2020

Original Dating reply

Thanks for virtual dating with us Kasia.

Tim Verified Attendee
  I had some connection problems. And its much harder to form a view of someone online than in person. But still fun.  
Posted: 11/11/2020

Original Dating reply

Hi Tim, thanks for letting us know. It's not for everyone but many people love the virtual event concept.

Cassandra Verified Attendee
  Really easy, low key and pleasingly chilled - interesting people. Can I have longer than 4 minutes next time?!?  
Posted: 11/11/2020

Original Dating reply

Cassandra, that's a lovely review of the night. Thanks for speed dating with us.

Oluwayinka Verified Attendee
  Generally fun meeting new people.  
Posted: 11/11/2020

Original Dating reply

Thanks for feeding back!

Naveen Verified Attendee
  No stop fun.  
Posted: 04/11/2020

Original Dating reply

You bet, Naveen.

Joel Verified Attendee
  It was fun  
Posted: 04/11/2020

Original Dating reply

Hi Joel, super happy you enjoyed it!

Francis Verified Attendee
  Cool  
Posted: 03/11/2020

Original Dating reply

We'll take that, thanks Francis!

Denise Verified Attendee
  It was super fun. I've never done it before! Very interesting and a good group. Sadly (as always) more women than men so had to sit out THREE sessions :(  
Posted: 03/11/2020

Original Dating reply

Hi Denise, thanks for your review. We occasionally have a couple of no-shows and, whilst there's not much we can do to prevent them, it's usually a good time to top up your glass or take a quick breather!

Mariam Verified Attendee
  Great experience  
Posted: 03/11/2020

Original Dating reply

Mariam, this is music to our ears.

Sharn Verified Attendee
  A really great bunch of people - was really nice way to meet people and have a chat but 4 mins is way way too short!  
Posted: 03/11/2020

Original Dating reply

Hi Sharn, thanks for feeding back - don't forget, speed dating is about quick introductions to loads of people.

Kim Verified Attendee
  Arthur was a good, fun host and it worked smoothly.  
Posted: 03/11/2020

Original Dating reply

Thank you very much for your review.

ORIGINAL DATING IN THE PRESS
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HOW IT WORKS

Arrive from about 7pm and grab a drink — our host will check you in and hand you a scorecard. Once everyone's settled, the host explains the format and the dating begins: four to five minutes per date, girls seated, guys rotating, with a 15-minute breather at half time to top up your glass and compare notes.

After each date you make a quick private note: yes, no, or friend. Nobody sees your choices on the night — that's the point. When the formal dates finish, the room opens up and everyone mingles; ask any of our hosts and they'll tell you this is where half the real chemistry happens, so don't dash for the Tube.

The next morning, enter your ticks on our site and our matching system compares them against everyone else's. Mutual yeses become matches, and you can message each other through the site — no phone numbers or emails shared until you choose to.


When you get there

Doors open around 30 minutes before the start time on your ticket — arriving early gives you time to grab a drink, find your feet and say hello to your host, who'll check you in and get you set up. Everything you need is provided on the night; just bring your ticket confirmation and your best conversation.

First time? You won't be the only one — most people at any London event are speed dating first-timers, and plenty arrive solo. Our hosts have run hundreds of these nights and their whole job is making sure nobody feels lost. By your second date you'll have forgotten your nerves entirely.

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Why Londoners book with Original Dating

Original Dating was founded in London in 2003 by Andrew — back when speed dating was brand new and he was, in his words, just a boy. Twenty-three years later we're the capital's longest-established speed dating company and one of the largest in the UK, running around 500 events a year nationwide.

What that experience buys you: professional hosts (many of them trained actors) who actually run the room rather than reading a script; venues we've vetted personally; gender-balanced events with sensible age bands; a matching system we built ourselves; and a rematch guarantee we've

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.

 

London Speed Dating in Numbers

We've been collecting match data at London events longer than dating apps have existed. From the last 12 months of Original Dating London events:

  • The average speed dating night produces multiple mutual "yes" matches, plus a healthy crop of friend matches — over 7000 mutual matches across London events in the past year. 
  • Saturday is London's biggest night for speed dating; Friday nights in Soho run it close.
  • Our busiest single night of the year? Valentine's — nearly 400 singles at one party this February
  • Attendance at in-person dating events has grown year on year as app fatigue bites — our London singles parties now regularly sell 150–350 tickets.
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