Gay Brighton

With its laid back, bohemian atmosphere and reputation for cheeky, free thinking, the Brighton gay scene has long been considered the UK's gay capital.

Voted Best UK Destination in 2008 by Pink Paper, Brighton is home to a unique, cosmopolitan atmosphere where boundaries between gay and straight merge.

Whether you want to chill out with a laid back cultural weekend or dive into the thriving ‘Gay Quarter’, the heady mix of things to do in the city combined with the annual Pride Festival and some of the best gay club nights in the country means you’ll never be stuck for something to do.

And if you’re thinking of getting hitched, Brighton is also the top destination in the country for civil partnership ceremonies.

Check out this section for some top tips on lesbian and gay Brighton.

Brighton Pride		Civil Partnerships
Find out about the biggest free Pride event in the UK...		Thinking of getting hitched? Brighton is top for civil partnerships...

Nightlife		Shopping
Brighton has some of the best gay and lesbian club nights in the South...		Shop til you drop with some of the best shopping in the country...