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The local platform for people and places

Roam connects everyday explorers with great local businesses — and gives business owners the tools to be found, grow, and thrive in their community.

Roam Plans screen
Roam Explore screen
Roam Activity screen
Who is Roam for?
One platform, two powerful journeys

Whether you're exploring or growing a business, Roam was built for you.

For explorers
Discover your local world

Find what's on, what's open, and what's worth visiting — wherever you are. From hidden gems to daily offers, Roam makes every area feel like home.

Local newsfeed tailored to where you are
Discover offers, events & new openings
QR menus, in-app ordering & payment
Travel guides & meet with friends
For business owners
Activate your digital presence

Join the digital high street. Reach local people and visitors already looking for places like yours — zero cost to get started, live in about 90 seconds.

Live profile, offers & event publishing
Push notifications to nearby customers
Data insights & business analytics
Free to activate — no contracts
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Inside the app
Everything local, in one place

From discovering what's on nearby to making plans with friends — Roam is the app that makes your local area come alive.

Local newsfeed
Real-time offers, events and news from businesses near you.
Plans & travel
Create and share travel plans. Coordinate trips with friends effortlessly.
Inbox & friends
Message friends, share locations, vote on plans, and stay connected.
Menus & ordering
Scan QR codes, browse menus and order in-app at participating venues.
Free
to download & explore
~90s
business activation
0
contracts needed
Growing
local community
Get started in minutes
Your business, live in about 90 seconds

No web forms, no waiting. Download the Roam app, find your business profile, and claim it — everything done in-app, in a few simple taps.

1
Download the Roam app
Free on iOS and Android. Takes less than 60 seconds.
2
Search for your business
Your profile is already listed — find it and tap claim.
3
Verify & go live
Confirm ownership, customise your profile, and start reaching customers.

Free to activate · No contract · Activation done via app

Roam app Explore screen
Ready to roam?
Join your local community today

Download the app to explore. Or activate your business and start reaching local customers.

For business owners

Empowering local success

Roam for Business is your all-in-one digital marketing solution — designed to help local businesses thrive by connecting you directly with engaged customers in your area.

Free to get started
No contracts
Live in ~90 seconds
Full control of your profile
Your digital toolkit
Everything you need to grow locally

Built to boost visibility, engage customers, and drive growth — all while keeping things simple and accessible.

Claim your profile

Take control of your listing. Showcase your services and stand out to local customers in a few taps.

Push notifications

Send targeted updates, exclusive offers, or event alerts directly to users' phones.

Event listings

Promote events to a highly engaged local audience through Roam's integrated calendar.

Data insights

Access analytics on customer behaviour and engagement to optimise your marketing.

Ordering & payments

Smooth in-app ordering and secure payment options integrated into your profile.

Zero-cost entry

Get started for free. Affordable premium options available as your business scales.

Reach customers directly

Send customer push notifications — instantly

Whether it's a flash sale, a new menu, or a last-minute event — put your message in front of nearby customers the moment it matters most. No algorithms, no waiting.

The Grind Coffee ☕
Happy hour 3–5pm today — 2 for 1 on all hot drinks!
Vinyl & Threads 🎶
New arrivals this weekend. First 20 customers get 15% off.
Example push notifications
Business Service Hub
Business in a box

Gold Members get access to a broader toolkit that supports the day-to-day running of their business — all in one place.

Accounting tools
Streamline your books
E-signature
Sign & send contracts
Cloud storage
Files always at hand
More tools
Growing library
Getting started
Live in about 90 seconds

Everything is done inside the Roam app. Download it, find your business profile, and claim it in a few simple taps — no web forms, no waiting, no contract.

1
Download the Roam app
Free on iOS and Android. Takes less than 60 seconds.
2
Search for your business
Your profile is already in the app — find it and tap claim.
3
Verify & go live
Confirm ownership and immediately start reaching local customers.

Questions? Get in touch

Roam Explore
Join the network
Growing with businesses like yours

Whether you're running a café, boutique, bar, or cultural venue — Roam gives you the tools to connect with your community. Let's grow together.

Free
to activate
~90s
to go live
0
contracts needed
Gold
membership for more tools
Our story

Built for local communities

Roam exists to bridge the gap between people and the places around them — making local areas more connected, more discoverable, and more rewarding for everyone.

Our mission
Helping people become locals, everywhere

Roam sits at the intersection of local discovery, digital high street infrastructure, and community engagement. We believe local businesses are the heartbeat of every community — and they deserve the same digital tools as the big players.

We built Roam to create mutual value: the more businesses activate and share content, the more useful the app becomes for explorers. The more people explore, the more valuable Roam is for businesses. Everyone wins.

Roam helps people discover more from the places around them, while helping local businesses become more visible, more connected, and better equipped to grow.
— The Roam mission
What we stand for
Our values
01
Community first

We build for real people in real places. Every feature is designed to make local communities stronger and more rewarding to be part of.

02
Access for all

Local businesses shouldn't need a big budget to compete digitally. Roam is simple, accessible, and free to start — removing barriers, not adding them.

03
Mutual growth

We succeed when both sides succeed. More active businesses make a better experience for explorers — and vice versa.

How it works
The Roam loop

A self-reinforcing cycle that makes the platform better for everyone as it grows.

1
Businesses activate

Local businesses claim their profile and start sharing offers, events, and updates.

2
Explorers discover

People nearby find relevant, fresh content and reasons to visit local spots.

3
Engagement grows

More interactions drive more visibility and marketing value for businesses.

4
Platform thrives

The whole platform becomes more useful for everyone — and the cycle continues.

Ready to be part of it?
Whether you explore or do business — there's a place for you on Roam
Get in touch

We'd love to hear from you

Whether you're a business owner getting started, an explorer with a question, or just curious about Roam — we're here.

Ways to reach us
How can we help?
General enquiries
Send us a message

Use the form and we'll get back to you as quickly as we can.

Business support
Help centre & FAQs

Find answers in our business support hub.

Visit help centre →
Social media
Follow & message us

We're active on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

Send a message
Fill in the form and we'll be in touch shortly.

We aim to respond within 1–2 business days.

Looking for quick answers?

Our business support help centre covers the most common questions about activating, managing, and growing with Roam.

Visit the help centre
1–2 days
typical response time
Free
to activate your business
~90s
to go live in the app