From loud-and-proud festivals all over the country, to gay-friendly hotels, clubs and things to do, Britain is one of the world’s most welcoming nations when it comes to LGBTQIA+ visitors. Whether you’re exploring our vibrant queer history, or planning a big night out in Brighton – Britain’s unofficial gay capital – you’ll discover drag nights, buzzing bars and irrepressible Pride.
A LGBTQIA+ showcase
GREAT Love
GREAT Love is the UK’s international campaign celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and promoting the UK’s values of inclusivity, diversity and freedom. Hear more from our storytellers sharing pivotal moments in their lives when they realised being part of the LGBTQIA+ community is a superpower to be celebrated.
Pride in London
1 July 2023
Pump up the party with Britain’s most diverse and biggest Pride event. See the city awash with bright colours as the Parade travels through the city’s iconic sights.
Brighton Pride
4 - 7 August 2023
A right celebration of equality and diversity – Brighton Pride brings the city to life with colourful rainbows, world-famous music superstars, drag artists and unmissable entertainment.
Birmingham Pride
27 - 28 May 2023
Filling Birmingham’s streets with Pride, this weekend long celebration is full of banging DJ sets, live music and eccentric cabaret.
Pride Edinburgh
24 June 2023
An annual celebration of Scotland’s diversity, expect the city glowing with bright colours, drag queens and plenty of parties.
Why Britain's best for LGBTQIA+ travel
From the northern reaches of Scotland, to England’s southern coastline, the nation is bursting with LGBTQIA+ celebrations. Packed with parties, you’ll be singing your heart out at a fiercely energetic drag brunch, or strutting round the streets waving a flag for love during a Pride Parade. Pick up a queer novel from Britain’s oldest book store, or dive into a LGBTQIA+ film festival - whether you’re there for the party, or wanting a snippet of queer culture, we’ve got you covered.
With over 50 years of celebrating gay pride, from the first parade in London in 1972, it’s clear Britain is a nation shining a light on love, inclusivity and freedom. For bold celebrations that break the mould, hit up our cities during pride month and throughout the summer. Prance into Britain’s most diverse and biggest Pride in London, look to Brighton for world-famous music superstars and drag artists, or discover two-days of non-stop entertainment in Birmingham. So what are you waiting for? There’s never been a better time to embrace the nation with a whole lot of LGBTQIA+ love.
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Manchester's gay scene
This northern city boasts a booming queer culture. Explore Canal Street for buzzing bars and vibrant events, from Manchester Pride to the Bears Bash.
Check out Manchester's Canal Street
Proud nations
The height of Pride fever sweeps Britain in June and July. From tiny villages to our capital cities, look out for lavish parades, glittering parties, and a rainbow of LGBTQIA+ events.
Wave the flag for British Pride events
Queer Scotland
Edinburgh's Pink Triangle is a hotspot for queer bars, pubs and nightclubs. Look out for live DJ nights, and cocktails as you explore this LGBTQIA+ neighbourhood.
Explore LGBTQIA+ Edinburgh
Seaside sparkle
With centuries of non-conformist history under its belt, Brighton is one of Europe’s foremost gay cities – as you’ll see for yourself on a ‘Piers and Queers’ walking tour.
Discover Brighton’s booming LGBTQIA+ scene
