Awash with rainbow pride, Britain is a nation of excitement, history, talent and understanding. Hell, we’ve even had a gay king (or perhaps we should have called him queen) way back in the 13th Century.
The United Kingdom has come a long way since the dark days when homosexuality was considered illegal. The dreaded laws of yesteryear have been banished thanks to the strength of the local gay and lesbian community, and the growth of acceptance amongst our straight supporters.
Modern day British gay society is now one of the most sophisticated, cosmopolitan and pulsating communities in the world – largely due to the successes and public figures of our past who valued the ‘home’ in homosexuality. visitbritain.com
Here, we have attempted to compile a list of resources for your use. We will try our best to keep this updated as much as possible.Weekly Papers
- Attitude - Gay lifestyle magazine
- Pink Paper - the UK's gay and lesbian newspaper published every two weeks.
- QX Magazine - The number one magazine for club news and listings. (must get)
Monthly Magazines - MoC - Men of Colour Magazine
- Gay Times - Lifestyle magazine for the gay and lesbian communities.
Community Websites: - UK Black Out - The leading virtual community and editorial website for people of African and African-Caribbean origin.
- Black Gay Men's Advisory Group (BGMAG) - Formed in 2003, the Black Gay Men’s Advisory Group is an independent group of black gay and bisexual men of African and African-Caribbean parentage working for and on behalf of other black men who have sex with men.
H O T E L SThe Ashlee House
261 - 265 Grays Inn Road, London, England, WC1X 8QT, England
Tel: 020 7833 9400
Fax: 020 7833 9677
Budget accomodation with style. An oasis of green and calm in the centre of London. 10% DISCOUNT when you mention GAY to Z.
http://www.ashleehouse.co.uk
Holiday Inn - Southark
103-109 Southwark Street, London, SE1 OJQ
Tel: + 44 (0) 870 400 9670
All rooms at the Express by Holiday Inn Southwark - London have satellite TV and pay movies, en-suite bathroom facilities and power showers. The hotel is ideal for families visiting friends or relatives or simply for a relaxing weekend treat. The 'Great Room' at the Express Southwark provides a lounge area perfect for relaxing over a drink, meet with business associates, or just watching the large screen TV for an evening's entertainment. The hotel caters for most business needs, with two air conditioned meeting rooms for 2 to 30 delegates and a fully equipped business centre featuring a computer, printer and Internet facilities. The Express by Holiday Inn Southwark is well located being minutes from Waterloo mainline train station, and close to top attractions such as the London Eye (Millennium Wheel), Tate Modern and HMS Belfast.
http://www.holidayinn.co.uk
Accommodation Outlet
32 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 4TP
Tel: 020 7287 4244
Fax: 020 7734 7217
Gay and gay friendly hotels, rooms and apartments, available in London, Soho, Covent Garden, Brighton, Spain, Sitges, Barcelona, Ibiza and San Francisco. Visit our website to view pictures, descriptions and location maps. Established since 1995. Visit our web site or come to our office in Old Compton Street.
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm, Sat 12pm - 5pm.
http://www.outlet.co.uk
Blades Hotel
122 Belgrave Road, Victoria/Westminster, London, SW1V 2BL
Tel: 020 7976 5552
Fax: 020 7976 6500
This smart late Victorian hotel is situated in Pimlico - close to Buckingham Palace, Westminster and the gay locations of Soho and Vauxhall. "Gay friendly" Blades is a very popular friendly hotel with an international clientele. Room rates are very resaonable - commencing from GBP £45.00 single en-suite. Great for transport - excellent bus and underground (Pimlico tube station/Victoria line) is only three minutes from hotel. Easy access to Heathrow, Gatwick and Stanstead airports. Check out our web page for more details.
http://www.blades-hotel.co.uk
Central London B&B Hotel
Tel: 020 7486 7630
Fax: 020 7486 0166
A delightfully gay friendly Georgian B&B hotel, located in the heart of London’s West End diverse scenes and activities; ideal for shopping, leisure and business trips. Includes a superb full English and Vegetarian breakfast, en-suite rooms with fast and free wireless internet connection. Recommended by reputable guidebooks.
http://www.centrallondonbandb.co.uk/
Garth Hotel
69 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6HJ
Tel: 0800 634 0294
Fax: 020 7637 4854
Gay friendly hotel in London, England - a small, privately owned hotel, in the centre of London (Bloomsbury).
http://www.garthhotel-london.com
OUT IN LONDOND A Y British Airways London Eye
The London Eye is a Ferris-wheel of sorts with 32 high-tech, glassed-in carriages, each accommodating up to 25 passengers, rotating upward and around with continuous piped-in commentary.
On the south side of the River Thames, opposite Big Ben.
British Museum
Displays within the world’s oldest museum, founded in 1753 by an Act of Parliament, include the Assyrian treasures, Egyptian mummies, the Rosetta Stone, sculptures from the Parthenon, and the Portland Vase.
Great Russell Street. (020) 7323-8000
Hampton Court Palace
King Henry VIII’s apartments are shown off by guides in period costumes. The tour includes the Tudor kitchens, the Chapel Royal and the legendary maze, or fountain garden.
East Molesey, Surrey
London Aquarium
Opposite Big Ben, the London Aquarium is the one place where visitors can come upon sizable sharks, gaze at seahorses, and meet frenzied piranhas. Touching is permitted for friendly rays, starfish and crabs.
County Hall, Riverside Building, SE1 7PB. (020) 7967-8000
Natural History Museum
First opening in 1881 and one of Europe’s largest museums, the Natural History Museum serves as Britain’s national museum for natural history.
Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD. (020) 7942-5011
Tower of London
According to Shakespeare, Edward IV’s young princes and heirs were killed here by their wicked uncle, Richard III. In 1066, William the Conqueror erected the first wooden fort on this site, replaced by a stone keep, later known as the White Tower.
Westminster Abbey
One of the world’s most visited churches, Westminster Abbey is the scene of coronations, marriages and burials of British monarchs.
Parliament Square. (020) 7222-5152
More attractions can be found HERE
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Bootylicious (Hardcore)
Urban dance music, R'n'B, garage, Ragga & Party Classics from London's most bootylicious clubs for boys and girls'.
DJs Jeffrey Hinton, Kinky D, Nikki Lucas, Sugarbear, Smoochie. MCs Chick-a-Boo and Tyrone.
Sexy GoGos, visuals and surprise live PAs plus chill out lounges.
Day & Times: Every second Friday of the month. 11PM - 5 AM
Clientele: Gay & Lesbian
Address: @ CRASH, 66 Goding St., Vauxhall, London SE11
Phone: 07090 421 900
Website: http://www.bootylicious-club.co.uk ------------- Fruit Machine @ Heaven
Disco House, booty bass and urban soul for all of you who like your beats sprinkled with a little bit of bling. Eclectic sounds for an eclectic crowd and all that is sweety pop. Requests spun by DJ Chris Reardon and guests.
Day & Times: Wednesdays 10:30-03:00
Clientele: Gay & Lesbian
Address: @ HEAVEN, Under The Arches, Villiers St., London WC2N 6NG
Phone: 020-7930-2020
Email:
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Website: http://www.heaven-london.com
Nearest Train/Tube/Bus: Embankment/Charing Cross
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Heaven (Your initiation to London clubland)
The flagship party night, Commercial house, plus Star Bar. We hear that the downstairs main floor now plays R'n'B.
Day & Times: Saturdays: 10:30pm - 5.00am
Clientele : Gay & Lesbian
Address: Heaven, Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London WC2
Phone 07090 422 920
Website: http://www.heaven-london.com
Nearest Train/Tube/Bus Embankment & Charing Cross
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Soul Naturalle (Eclectic)
A sexy new night for gay/bi women and gay/bi men who love good unadulterated retro music from the past, present & future....
Playing beautiful Afropean tunes in:
Neo Soul, Nu Jazz, Acid Jazz, Broken Beats, Funk, Jazzy Hip Hop, Old School Hip Hop, British Black Soul, Afrobeats, World Fusion, Soul and Sophisticated Soulful House.
Deejays on the Night: DJ NUBIAN SOUL, DJ SACHA BROOKS (Plus special guest deejays/Live Artists)
Venue: Southopia,
Address: 146 - 148 Newington Butts, London, SE11 4RN
Frequency: (monthly) 1st Saturday of every month
Tel: 07752504288
Email:
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Web: (coming soon)
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