
Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55)
Fri 9 Oct · 20:00
The Oxford Retreat
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The Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party is scheduled for October 9, 2026, at The Oxford Retreat in Oxford. Participants can meet singles, enjoy cocktails, and participate in games starting from £25.00.
Autumn is upon us and we are back in Oxford for a wonderful night of offline dating!
Feel free to dress up and join us for this special night where you'll meet up to 80 other guests and take part in our ever popular lock & key icebreaker to ensure you meet a huge number of people.
There will also be prizes to be won as you seek out the person holding the key that matches your lock (or vice versa).
Each time you find a matching pair you'll be in with a chance to win one of our great prizes. And of course, you'll meet loads of people along the way.
Following the party... head over to our website the next day to view a list of everyone that attended. Select the people you like and our system will tell you who you mutually matched with. Get in touch again via our messenger and the rest is up to you.
Book now, this will sell out!
Important information
This event takes place in a private area of the venue. Staff will direct you on arrival
- 19:30 - Doors open
- 20:00 - Lock and key icebreaker begins [Please arrive in a timely manner]
- 22:00 - Prize draw
Then why not stay and enjoy the rest of the night with your new found connections!
Please ensure you arrive at the venue at the start time. We have a limited time for registrations and arriving late may mean you cannot get in.
Please ensure you make yourself known to our staff upon arrival to ensure you are activated on our matching system.
Tickets for this event are non-refundable. Our normal cancellation terms and conditions apply. No tickets are for sale on the door.
More about our parties
Our parties are probably the UK's biggest dating events. They always sell out and we have amazing feedback from our parties. If you're looking for the best and most fun way to meet someone new then you really should be at this party.
Don't miss out, book your tickets today.
For extra ticket availability and no additional booking charges, please visit our website. www.originaldating.com/oxford
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55) takes place on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 20:00.
Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55) is held at The Oxford Retreat in Oxford (1-2 Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford, OX1 2EW).
Tickets for Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55) are priced at £25. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
The forecast for Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55) is Drizzle · 15°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Oxford Retreat can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55) can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55)
Editorial Summary
The Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party is scheduled for October 9, 2026, at The Oxford Retreat in Oxford. Participants can meet singles, enjoy cocktails, and participate in games starting from £25.00.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Autumn is upon us and we are back in Oxford for a wonderful night of offline dating!
Feel free to dress up and join us for this special night where you'll meet up to 80 other guests and take part in our ever popular lock & key icebreaker to ensure you meet a huge number of people.
There will also be prizes to be won as you seek out the person holding the key that matches your lock (or vice versa).
Each time you find a matching pair you'll be in with a chance to win one of our great prizes. And of course, you'll meet loads of people along the way.
Following the party... head over to our website the next day to view a list of everyone that attended. Select the people you like and our system will tell you who you mutually matched with. Get in touch again via our messenger and the rest is up to you.
Book now, this will sell out!
Important information
This event takes place in a private area of the venue. Staff will direct you on arrival
- 19:30 - Doors open
- 20:00 - Lock and key icebreaker begins [Please arrive in a timely manner]
- 22:00 - Prize draw
Then why not stay and enjoy the rest of the night with your new found connections!
Please ensure you arrive at the venue at the start time. We have a limited time for registrations and arriving late may mean you cannot get in.
Please ensure you make yourself known to our staff upon arrival to ensure you are activated on our matching system.
Tickets for this event are non-refundable. Our normal cancellation terms and conditions apply. No tickets are for sale on the door.
More about our parties
Our parties are probably the UK's biggest dating events. They always sell out and we have amazing feedback from our parties. If you're looking for the best and most fun way to meet someone new then you really should be at this party.
Don't miss out, book your tickets today.
For extra ticket availability and no additional booking charges, please visit our website. www.originaldating.com/oxford
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55)?
Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55) takes place on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 20:00.
Where is Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55) taking place?
Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55) is held at The Oxford Retreat in Oxford (1-2 Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford, OX1 2EW).
How much are tickets for Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55)?
Tickets for Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55) are priced at £25. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
What will the weather be like at Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55)?
The forecast for Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55) is Drizzle · 15°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55)?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Oxford Retreat can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55)?
Tickets for Oxford Autumn Singles Lock and Key Party (Ages 40-55) can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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£25
Date
Until Friday, 9 October 2026
Time
Weather
feels like 13°C · chance of rain 39% · wind 25 km/h
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