England has long been a destination for both straight and gay travel, but when it comes to choosing a location for a gay vacation, England is about as welcoming and inviting as they come. An active, visible LGBT community, abundant gay events and establishments, and gay rights that far outshine what has been granted in the United States, England is an ideal setting for gay vacations. With the lively London nightlife, beautiful Brighton beaches and the picturesque countryside that gives way to sprawling urban skylines, England has much to offer for any kind of gay travel tourist.
Gay men and lesbians visiting London will certainly want to head to Old Compton Street and the Soho neighborhood where they will find a lively gay and lesbian community and numerous gay clubs, bars, businesses and restaurants. Soho is the center of gay life in London and is in close proximity to some of Londons famous tourist attractions, such as Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Chelsea, Piccadilly Circus and Kensington. Also, London has a wonderful public transportation system, making all that London has to offer within reach. Further north, Manchester also offers a thriving gay culture with an exciting gay scene including many gay pubs, clubs and bars. Visitors will want to be sure to check out Canal Street in Manchesters gay village.
For a seaside gay vacation, Brighton, aka Soho by the Sea, is home to the countrys second largest gay and lesbian community. Stroll along the pier, spend an afternoon on the famous pebble beach and explore the many unique boutiques and shops before heading to Kempton for dinner and a night on the town in this popular gay neighborhood in Brighton. Newcastle Gateshead is yet another gay-friendly option for a gay vacation in England and offers a bit of style and sophistication with a thriving gay scene complete with a gay village full of bars, clubs, cafs and pubs.
Gay travelers will find gay-owned and gay-friendly accommodations in all of Englands regions, including establishments that exclusively serve the gay travel community or specifically gay men. Gay and lesbian travelers who choose to work with a travel agency well-versed in planning gay vacations in England will benefit from working with a travel agent who can suggest the gay-friendly or gay-owned hotel, bed and breakfast or other lodgings option that will best meet your needs. If camping is on the agenda for your England gay vacation, gay-owned and gay-friendly campgrounds are available, including Out in the Open, a gay-owned campsite in Cornwall, and Brighthouse Farm, offering a six-acre campground, bed and breakfast and self-catering lodgings in Suffolk.
An England gay vacation planned with the assistance of a professional travel agency dedicated to arranging gay travel is sure to be one of the greatest gay vacations of your life.
