Is there a Gay Community Near You?

The gay scene across the UK is as bustling today as it has ever been and more than likely wherever you live in the UK there is a gay community near you – you just need to find it!

Great gay personals sites like gayScene.Org link up like minded gay men across the UK and let them post free personals with anything they are looking for. Whether that is finding a casual sex date, a gay escort or just some advice on the best clubs to go to in a city near you.

Most major cities have a varied and diverse gay community that caters to all tastes. However, for people that are unfamiliar or uninitiated, or even those who are simply looking for a change, it can be difficult to know where to start. Meeting new gay friends and finding gay hook-ups doesn’t have to be too hard you can find them online and then meet in ‘real life’ in your local gay scene and get to know each other better.

Here are a few of the biggest gay communities in the UK

Gay Community in Bristol

Bristol is home to four annual gay festivals and two separate villages. The village in the West End is home to OMG, the South West’s biggest gay venue. The other village, in the Old Market Quarter, has an array of bars and restaurants that play host to a wide range of events. Both are packed with friendly nightspots, making it easy to go out and meet new people.

There is also a strong sense of community and fun in Bristol, with social groups like Sing Out Bristol – an LGBT choir group open to anyone who loves to sing – always looking to welcome new members.

Gay Community in Manchester 

Canal Street in Manchester is probably the most well know gay village outside of London and, with over 40 venues to choose from, deservedly so. Whether you want to hit the dance floor at Cruz 101 or have a more unique experience at The Eagle Manchester, there is something for everyone. Not only is Canal Street a good place for a great time, the excellent canal-street website provides news on local events, recommendations for upcoming shows and even advice and guidance.

Outside of the nightlife, there are also a number of social and support groups in and around the city, such as Outdoor Lads and Icebreakers Manchester, which provide an alternative way of meeting like-minded people.

Gay Community in Edinburgh

Heading north of the border and into Edinburgh is a great experience for anybody.  As you may expect from such a cosmopolitan town, there is an excellent gay scene here. Not far from Prince’s Street, the city’s main drag, lies the famous Pink Triangle, home to the fantastically fun CC Blooms nightclub and traditional and relaxed Regent Bar. There is a friendly and chilled out vibe throughout the whole village, and all of the bars and clubs are in walking distance of one another.

Gay Community in Birmingham 

England’s second city has a vibrant gay scene. Not only does Brum house the famous bars and clubs of Hurst Street, it is also the home of the Gay and Lesbian Pride Ball and a massive annual Birmingham Pride event.

There are also a couple of fantastic locally run websites that provide excellent guides to the city. Visit gay Brum gives a rundown on all the bars, clubs and events in the area, while Birmingham LGBT provides a great community directory that lists everything from support groups to social clubs.