LGBTQ Nottingham

Nottingham has a vibrant LGBTQ+ history, with the first officially licensed gay club, the first professor of Gay and Lesbian Studies, the first trade union LGBT support group and the first permanent rainbow crossing all based here.

Today, it's been named the UK's friendliest city and has a great LGBTQIA+ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and others) scene ready to explore. Home to several LGBTQIA+ friendly bars and clubs, along with great restaurants, shopping and a thriving theatre and arts scene, there are events to check out every night of the week.

Nightlife and Culture

Each July, Nottinghamshire Pride hits the streets of Nottingham, with a fabulous parade which culminates in a street party in Hockley. In February, organisations such as the University of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire's Rainbow Heritage put on events for LGBT History Month.

Broadway Cinema and Cafe is an LGBTQIA+ friendly venue and often screens LGBT films. They also have a bar and restaurant, making it a perfect spot to spend an afternoon. They are located in Hockley and often host events or join with Nottingham Pride celebrations. They are based on Broad Street, which also features the 'rainbow road'. Find out more info about them here.

Pubs and bars in the area include:

• The New Foresters pub - 18 St Anns Street, Nottingham

• The Lord Roberts pub - 24 Broad Street, Nottingham

• The Hole in the Wall  63 N Sherwood St, Nottingham NG1 4EZ

• Gladrags monthly at Popworld 6 The Poultry, Nottingham NG1 2HW

• Six Barrels Victoria 14 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3GX (LGBT+ friendly)

Groups

If you enjoy a natter and want to meet other LGBTQ+ people, why not go to one of the many social groups on offer? Both Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham have LGBT societies as do some colleges, and there are and there are several groups for young LGBTQ+ people a group specifically for trans young people, POC groups, a women's book group, trans social and support groups and Christian LGBTQ groups operating in the city. For older people, there is a group for 55+ gay/bi men.

Sport

For those into sports, there are both men's and women's football teams, a rugby group, two badminton groups and some walking/outdoor groups. Find out more by following the link to Pride Sports, or for the women's football teams and women's badminton, contact Notts LGBT+ Network.

LGBT Walking Tour of Nottingham

You can celebrate places of LGBTQ+ heritage across the city, ranging from pubs and clubs, the famous rainbow crossings created for the 2019 Pride celebrations and many more at the LGBT Walking Tour of Nottingham. To download and view the walking trail online please click here. You can also pick up a printed copy at the Nottingham Tourism and Travel Centre.

Info and Support

A range of health-related support services are provided by The Health Shop on Broad Street and the Victoria Health Centre on Glasshouse Street.

Outburst is a support group run by Base 51, for young people aged 11-19 who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans or questioning their sexual or gender identity (LGBTQI+) . Here they are able to have community, engage in activities and simply be themselves! OutBurst sessions run on Wednesdays 6-8pm for young people aged 15-19 and on Saturdays 1-3pm for young people aged 11-14. For more information email info@base51.org.uk or contact the office on 0115 9525040. You can also find them on Facebook at @outburst and Instagram at @base51_outburst. Their address is: 29-31 Castle Gate, Nottingham, NG1 7AR.

The Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health and their National Gnder Clinic are part of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based in the heart of Nottingham because it is a transgender and gender diverse friendly city. The clinic is the second largest gender identity clinic in the UK and received around 1000 new referrals every year from GPs around the country. For more information, you can visit their website, call them on 0115 876 0160 or email NCTHGeneral@nottshc.nhs.uk.

For more information of the LGBTQ+ scene in Nottingham or for confidential support and advice, visit the Notts LGBT+ Network page. They also offer QB - a bimonthly FREE LGBT newsletter. This can be downloaded from the Notts LGBT+ Network website. All information for LGBT visitors to Nottingham can be obtained by contacting Notts LGBT+ Network.