Looking to make new friends in Wells? From the Cathedral and Market Place to nearby villages, this page helps you meet local people for easy, friendly meet‑ups that feel natural.
Established in 2005, Drinking Partners is one of the UK’s longest‑running platforms for meeting new people and building genuine friendships.
Wells is small, beautiful and community‑minded, but it can still be hard to meet new people once routines settle. If your week is busy or your friends are spread out, you may want a simple way to find more local company.
Drinking Partners helps you meet people nearby who are open to new connections. Chat first, then meet for an easy, public first plan — and build friendship through repeat meet‑ups.
Create a free profile, browse nearby people and say hello when someone sounds like your kind of person.
Meet people for coffee, walks, cinema, lunch, gigs or relaxed everyday plans around Wells.
Chat privately first, keep things relaxed, and only arrange a meet-up or group-style plan when you feel ready.
Making friends across Wells often starts with calm, familiar plans. A short catch‑up near the Market Place, a gentle walk around the Cathedral area, or a relaxed chat after a daytime wander keeps things comfortable. In smaller towns, meeting again is the key — it’s how connection becomes friendship. Start with a brief, public first meet, then suggest another easy plan if you click. Drinking Partners makes those first introductions straightforward.
Making friends as an adult can feel awkward — especially when everyday routines in Wells are already set. Drinking Partners keeps things simple, relaxed and pressure-free, without the need for large groups or organised events.
Take things at your own pace and connect in a way that feels comfortable for you.
Whether you have just moved to Wells, work from home, or simply want to widen your social circle, Drinking Partners helps you find people nearby and start relaxed local conversations.
Follow these steps to connect over shared interests, message freely and plan meet-ups that feel comfortable, public and pressure-free.
It only takes a few minutes to get started:
To get the most out of Drinking Partners and begin to meet new people in Wells, follow these simple steps:
Share a short intro about yourself, where you are based in or around Wells, and the kinds of relaxed plans you enjoy — coffee, walks, cinema, fitness, lunch or weekend catch-ups.
Add a recent photo to help people recognise you. Profiles with clear photos feel more trustworthy, get more replies and appear higher in local results.
Use GPS search or filter by nearby areas to find people close to you. Save your favourite profiles and searches so it is easy to return to promising local matches.
Messaging is free, so say hello to people with similar interests. Mention a simple local plan you would enjoy and swap a few messages before arranging anything in person.
Set alerts for new people near you, message reads and profile views. Pause notifications or hide your profile whenever you need a break.
When you are ready, suggest a simple public meet-up such as coffee, a daytime walk, a casual lunch, cinema trip or another relaxed plan somewhere you both feel comfortable.
A quick call or video chat first can help break the ice and make meeting up feel natural. You’re always in control — choose who you talk to, take things at your own pace, and only meet when you’re comfortable.
Short, practical guides to help you meet people and make new friends without the pressure.
These are people in and around Wells who are looking to make new friends. Join free to say hello, browse more members and start chatting at your own pace.
50 years old
Wells, Somerset
“Hello Recently divorced, looking to meet new people…”
60 years old
Shepton Mallet, Somerset
“I'm trustworthy and honest, looking for someone I…”
There’s no single way to make friends — people connect in all sorts of everyday ways.
Pick an idea and start a conversation that suits you.
A gentle walk around the Cathedral area is a relaxed first meet: public, calm and naturally conversational. Walking side‑by‑side keeps things easy and takes pressure off. You can keep it short and leave it feeling friendly and unforced.
Explore →A compact meet near the Market Place is convenient and easy to time‑box. Keeping the first plan short makes it feel manageable — and it’s simple to repeat if you both enjoy the chat and want to build momentum.
Explore →Try a daytime meet that suits Wells — a wander by the Bishop’s Palace area, a gentle browse in the centre, or a simple stop in town before a chat. Having something around you gives you natural talking points and keeps it flowing easily.
Explore →If you’re meeting in the evening, choose a comfortable local spot where conversation is easy. A calmer setting helps you get to know someone properly without the pressure of loud venues or a big night out.
Explore →Answers to common questions about making friends and meeting people in Wells.
Yes. Wells is ideal for calm, local meet‑ups you can repeat. Short catch‑ups and gentle walks make it easier to meet again, which is where friendship forms.
Common first meets include the Market Place, cafés in the centre, and gentle walking routes around the Cathedral area. Public, familiar places keep first meets comfortable.
A short, central catch‑up or gentle walk works well. Keeping it time‑boxed makes it feel easy, and it’s straightforward to meet again if you click.
It’s designed for meeting people and making friends. Many members simply want local company and genuine social connection without dating expectations.
Yes. Drinking Partners is for friendship and socialising, not dating. In Wells, you can use it to chat with local people first, then suggest something simple and public such as coffee around City Centre, Cathedral area, Market Place and The Bishop’s Palace, a walk, lunch or a relaxed daytime catch-up.
Working from home can make it harder to meet people naturally in Wells, especially if your week is built around the same few routines. Start with a short message, look for people near City Centre, Cathedral area, Market Place and The Bishop’s Palace, and suggest an easy plan that fits your day, such as a lunchtime coffee, after-work walk or weekend catch-up.
Want more tips? Read How to make friends after moving to a new city.
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