Where to meet singles
Not every first meeting starts online. These are real places and groups where people get talking.
Newcastle parkrun on the Town Moor
The free 5km parkrun starts at 9am every Saturday in Exhibition Park on the Town Moor, near the cafe. You need to register first and bring your barcode, and the team is always looking for volunteers if running is not your thing.
Source: InformationNOW (Newcastle City Council): Newcastle parkrun, checked 8 November 2026
Volunteer at Ouseburn Farm
Ouseburn Farm is a charity that offers volunteering, with hundreds of people helping out. Working alongside others with the animals and the land is a natural way to get to know people.
Source: Charity Commission: Ouseburn Farm Charity Limited, checked 8 November 2026
A reading group at the City Library
Newcastle Libraries run an adult reading group at the City Library on the first Thursday of each month, from 5.45pm to 6.45pm. It is an easy way to meet people who like talking about books after work.
Source: Reading Groups for Everyone: City Library 1st Thursday Reading Group, checked 8 November 2026
Rowing on the Tyne at Newburn
Tyne Amateur Rowing Club at Newburn runs less formal Community Rowing sessions for adults on Wednesday mornings, as well as adult squads. A club gives you regular faces and a shared interest.
Source: InformationNOW (Newcastle City Council): Tyne Amateur Rowing Club, checked 8 November 2026