Encounters.uk is a free dating service dedicated to helping you find singles in your area – and with hundreds of people from Derby already registered with us, we know that whatever you're looking for, you're bound to find it here. Make friends, meet new love interests and have more casual encounters just by signing up and checking out your matches – it's as easy as that!

At Encounters.uk we know that dating isn’t always easy, which is why we've taken some of the legwork out of searching and set up a space where you can really get to know the dating scene. It's safe, secure and spam-free, allowing you to really focus on the important part – getting to know people.

All of our members are genuine single people embarking on the same journey as you. They're looking for love, lust, and anything in-between – and as locals, they already know the best places to go, so if you're new to dating in Derby this is a great way to get familiar with the city, too.

Whatever your reason for being here, it's safe to say you can't go far wrong with Derby when it comes to planning a night out. The beautiful Derby Arboretum is the perfect place for a gentle walk, while the Derby Museum and Art Gallery will give you plenty of talking points – enough to warrant a second date! The restaurant scene boasts everything from Spanish and Greek food to Indian and Chinese – but we highly recommend Bistango for top-notch Italian food. The bars and clubs are endless, leaving you plenty of opportunities if you don't want the night to be over!

To join Encounters.uk is free, and it costs nothing to browse our members either. All you need to do is set up your profile, by uploading a photo and telling us a little about yourself. Do that now, and you could find yourself with a date in the calendar by tonight!