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fatherhood is better with mates who get it. tadpole matches you with local dads for friendship, peer support and proper meet-ups.

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  • free to join
  • 18+ only
  • made in the UK

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somewhere to take the kids

dad-friendly places: soft play, parks, cafés, swim classes. browse freely, no sign-up.

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how it works

three steps to a new mate.

  1. 01

    say hi to local dads

    swipe through dads near you. right to say hi, left to pass. when you both say hi, you're matched. never a dating profile in sight.

  2. 02

    have a proper chat

    break the ice in a calm one-to-one chat. no pressure, no performance, just two dads working out if you'd get on.

  3. 03

    meet up

    grab a coffee, take the kids to the park, or pick something from the activity finder and go together.

safe by design.

meeting strangers should feel calm, not risky. pick somewhere public, let someone know where you're going, and trust your instincts. we've built the rest in from day one.

  • block, unmatch & reportone tap, from any card or chat. reports go straight to our safety team.
  • platonic, never datinga friendship space for fathers. strictly 18+, with an age check at sign-up.
  • your location stays coarseother dads only see your rough area, never your precise location.

wellbeing hub

for the head and the heart

calm, practical reads on fatherhood and looking after yourself.

all guides

general information, not medical advice.

ready to meet a few good dads?

two minutes to set up. you could be sharing a coffee with a local dad by the weekend.

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