The LGBTQ+ community in Nottingham

Nottingham's LGBTQ+ community is much bigger than its Rainbow Quarter. Here are the groups where people meet, and the services that support them.

Groups and ways to meet people

Nottingham Frontrunners: LGBTQ+ running group open to all abilities, meeting at the Robin Hood statue. (Tuesdays 18:30; long runs on Sundays)
Nottinghamshire Hurricanes: Inclusive contact and touch rugby team at Nottingham Casuals RFC, Beeston Rylands. (Touch Tuesdays 19:00; rugby union Saturdays 10:30)
Nottingham Lions: Football club for LGBTQ+ players in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Nottingham Hyking Dykes: Monthly hiking group for lesbians. (Usually the third Sunday of the month)
Singing Proud: LGBTQ+ singing group in Carrington. (Thursdays 19:00 to 21:00)
Gay City Bowlers: UK-wide LGBTQ+ bowling club with an active Nottingham group at Roxy Lanes.
Badminton Social: LGBTQ+ badminton social at Samworth Academy. (Mondays 19:30 to 21:30)
Nottingham Lesbian Network: Runs socials for women and non-binary people including the Queer Women's Meet and Mingle at MOJO.
East Midlands Open Roller Derby: Open-to-all roller derby league founded in 2020.

The Health Shop: NHS service on Broad Street offering STI and blood-borne virus testing for people without symptoms, hepatitis B vaccines for men who have sex with men, free condoms and harm reduction. 12 Broad Street, Nottingham NG1 3AL Phone 0115 905 5001
Integrated Sexual Health Service (Victoria Health Centre): Free, confidential contraception, STI testing and treatment. Use this service if you have symptoms. Glasshouse Street, Nottingham NG1 3LW Phone 0300 131 7010

Notts LGBT+ Network: Volunteer-run charity and helpline (since 1975) for information, social groups and a listening ear. Helpline Mon to Fri 19:00 to 21:15; also by text. Phone 0115 934 8485

Pride Space Counselling and Therapy: Free and low-cost one-to-one counselling and therapy groups for LGBTQ+ people, based above The Pride Shop. 65 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6AJ Phone 0115 891 8456
Nottingham Counselling Centre: Counselling for emotional, personal and relationship problems, based on Heathcote Street in the quarter. 32 Heathcoat Street, Nottingham NG1 3AA Phone 0115 950 1743

Outburst (Base 51): Support group for LGBTQI+ young people aged 11 to 19. 29-31 Castle Gate, Nottingham NG1 7AR Phone 0115 952 5040

Notts Trans Hub: Peer support, groups and community events for transgender people in Nottingham, plus a monthly bulletin.
Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health: NHS gender identity clinic run by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Phone 0115 876 0160

Stop Hate UK: 24-hour helpline to report LGBT+ hate crime, with anonymous referral to police or local support. Phone 0800 138 1625
Notts Victim Care (hate crime): Support for victims of hate crime whether or not it was reported to police. Phone 0800 304 7575

Beyond Chems: Chemsex support group meeting at The Pride Shop; a weekly LGBTQ+ recovery group also meets there on Saturdays. 65 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6AJ

If you are in danger call 999. For urgent mental health help call NHS 111, or Samaritans free on 116 123.

Checked 15 October 2026. Details change, so confirm with each venue before you travel.