Nottingham boasts a vibrant LGBTQ+ history and has been recognised as the UK's friendliest city.
It offers a fantastic LGBTQIA+ (including gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual individuals, among others) scene that is ready to be explored.
Nottingham is home to the oldest gay bar in the county, The New Foresters, which continues to serve as a safe space and hub for community members. The city also hosts the vibrant Notts Pride event, which will return this July.
Across the county, various groups and events offer a space space, including meet-ups for ‘gay grannies,’ support from the Ashfield LGBT+ Network and services shared by Notts Trans Hub.
Residents can get involved with the long-standing pride parade in Worksop, which has been running for almost ten years.
This year also marks the inaugural Mansfield Pride which is scheduled for Saturday, July 5.
For more details about LGBTQ+ networks across Nottinghamshire, check out the list below…
5. Mansfield Pride
Mansfield's first Pride parade will take place on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Updates and guest announcements will be shared through Mansfield Pride on Facebook leading up to the event. Photo: Mansfield Pride Facebook
6. Ashfield's LGBT+ Hub
This Facebook page is dedicated to LGBT+ individuals in Ashfield and is managed by Ashfield Voluntary Action. For inquiries regarding Ashfield groups and events, readers can contact [email protected] for more details. The page provides information to members about events happening throughout the county. Pictured: Ashfield's LGBT+ Hub members at Notts Pride (2022). Photo: Ashfield's LGBT+ Hub Facebook
7. Proud Stags
Proud Stags" is the official LGBTQ+ supporters group for Mansfield Town Football Club, aiming to promote inclusion and diversity within the football community, particularly among Mansfield Town fans, by celebrating and supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. Photo: Proud Stags Facebook
8. Notts LGBT+ Network
Since 1975, Notts LGBT+ Network has supported Nottinghamshire’s LGBT+ community by providing support and information to thousands of people across the county. This year, the charity was awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service. Find out more about the charitable organisation, by visiting: nottslgbt.com Photo: Notts LGBT+ Network Facebook