Venues

140 Commercial Road, Bournemouth

Saunabar is a welcoming gay sauna and social venue located in the heart of Bournemouth's Triangle district, offering a relaxed environment where guests can unwind, socialise, and enjoy a range of modern spa facilities. Open seven days a week, it has become a popular destination for local residents and visitors looking to relax, meet like-minded people, and enjoy a friendly, inclusive atmosphere. The venue features a variety of facilities designed for both relaxation and socialising, including a traditional sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, hot showers, comfortable lounge areas, and private cabins. Guests can also enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, a fully licensed bar serving alcoholic and soft drinks, and freshly prepared food throughout the day, making it easy to spend several hours enjoying everything the venue has to offer. Saunabar regularly hosts themed evenings and special events, creating a more lively atmosphere with music, drinks promotions, and opportunities to meet new people. Whether you prefer a quieter daytime visit or one of the venue's popular evening events, there's something happening throughout the week to suit different preferences. For those looking to enhance their visit, professional on-site massage services are available from experienced, qualified masseurs, providing the perfect way to relax and unwind. The venue places a strong emphasis on cleanliness, comfort, discretion, and creating a safe, respectful environment where everyone can feel at ease. Whether you're visiting Bournemouth for the weekend or are a regular local, Saunabar offers a friendly space to relax, recharge, and enjoy one of the South Coast's established LGBTQ+ wellness venues. Address:140 Commercial RoadBournemouthBH2 5LU

6 Leytonstone Road, Stratford, London

Located in Stratford, East London, She World is a welcoming social venue created for the transgender community, crossdressers, non-binary individuals, their admirers, and LGBTQ+ guests. Designed as a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment, the venue provides a place where visitors can relax, socialise, express themselves freely, and connect with like-minded people.With a friendly atmosphere and a strong sense of community, She World has become a popular destination for both regular visitors and first-time guests seeking a comfortable and inclusive space where authenticity is celebrated.Be Yourself. Be Celebrated. Belong.At She World, individuality is embraced. Guests are encouraged to express themselves in whatever way feels right for them, whether that's dressing as they choose, meeting new people, enjoying a night of dancing, or simply spending time in a welcoming social environment.The venue attracts visitors from across London, throughout the UK, and internationally, creating a diverse community built on respect, acceptance, and mutual understanding.Venue FacilitiesShe World offers a range of facilities designed to support both social interaction and relaxation, including:Dance floorLicensed barComfortable TV loungesGarden areaLockersOpen and private social spacesSpacious seating areasThe venue's unique layout allows guests to enjoy lively social areas while also providing quieter spaces for conversation and connection.A Community-Focused EnvironmentMore than simply a venue, She World is a place where friendships are formed, confidence is built, and people can explore their identity in a supportive setting. Whether you are taking your first steps into the community or have been part of it for many years, visitors are welcomed with warmth and understanding.The club regularly welcomes:Transgender individualsCrossdressersNon-binary and gender-diverse peopleAdmirersLGBTQ+ guests and alliesOpening TimesThursday: 13:00 – 01:00Saturday: 20:00 – 03:00Offering a unique combination of community, entertainment, and inclusivity, She World provides a welcoming London venue where guests can socialise, celebrate their identity, and feel truly at home.

61 Bedford Street, South Leicester

Conveniently located near Leicester city centre, Splash Spa is a well-established gay sauna and social venue serving Leicester and the wider East Midlands. Designed as a welcoming space for gay, bisexual, and LGBTQ+ visitors, the venue combines relaxation facilities with comfortable social areas, creating an environment where guests can unwind, meet new people, and enjoy a sense of community. Spread across more than 6,000 square feet over two floors, Splash Spa offers a variety of facilities designed to cater to both relaxation and social interaction in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Relaxation & Wellness Facilities The ground floor is dedicated to comfort and leisure, providing guests with everything needed for a relaxing visit. Facilities include: Large sauna cabin Steam room Spacious hot tub Hot and cold showers Secure changing rooms and lockers Licensed café bar Free Wi-Fi Complimentary pool table Whether you're looking to relax after a long day or spend time with friends in a comfortable environment, Splash Spa provides a welcoming space to do so. Spacious Social & Private Areas The first floor features a range of additional facilities designed to offer visitors a variety of experiences throughout their visit. Comfortable lounges, private spaces, and entertainment areas provide flexibility for guests seeking either social interaction or quiet relaxation. The venue's layout ensures there is ample room for visitors to enjoy the facilities at their own pace within a safe and respectful environment. Inclusive & Community-Focused Splash Spa has long been recognised as a welcoming venue where guests can socialise, build friendships, and connect with others in a supportive atmosphere. For many visitors, the venue provides more than relaxation facilities—it offers a valuable sense of belonging and community. The team is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all guests are treated with respect and can feel comfortable being themselves. Guest Comfort To enhance every visit, Splash Spa provides: Complimentary towels Free flip-flops Complimentary safer-sex supplies Secure lockers Friendly and welcoming staff The venue also operates regular themed days and naturist sessions, adding variety for returning guests. Location Splash Spa61 Bedford Street SouthLeicesterLE1 3JR Telephone: 0116 367 3932 Located within easy reach of Leicester city centre and nearby parking facilities, Splash Spa offers a welcoming destination for relaxation, socialising, and community in the East Midlands.

44–48 Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne

SR44 Warehouse Club is one of Newcastle's leading underground music venues, housed inside a converted warehouse in the heart of the city's LGBTQ+ nightlife district. Hidden away just off Scotswood Road, the venue has become a favourite for fans of underground dance music, alternative club culture, and late-night events, delivering an authentic warehouse experience with an industrial atmosphere and powerful sound system.Hosting everything from house, techno, trance, drum & bass and hard dance to alternative club nights and LGBTQ+ events, SR44 is renowned for showcasing both established DJs and emerging talent. Its raw warehouse aesthetic, immersive lighting, and energetic dancefloor make it one of Newcastle's standout destinations for electronic music lovers. The venue is also available for private hire and regularly welcomes independent promoters, live performances, themed parties, and community events.Guests can enjoy a spacious dancefloor, quieter seating areas, a fully licensed bar with regular drinks offers, cloakroom facilities, an outdoor smoking area, accessible toilets, and Challenge 25 entry policies to ensure a safe environment. Licensed until 4am for many events, SR44 has earned a reputation as one of the city's premier warehouse-style nightlife venues, attracting clubbers from across the North East and beyond.Address: 44–48 Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7JD

21 Victoria Place Carlisle, Cumbria

Sticky Bits Café is a welcoming not-for-profit LGBTQ+ community café located within LGBThq in the heart of Carlisle. Created for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and wider Cumbrian community, the café offers far more than food and drinks—it serves as a safe, inclusive social hub where people can connect, access support services, and take part in community activities.Visitors can enjoy a selection of freshly prepared hot and cold drinks, cakes, light snacks, and affordable refreshments in a relaxed environment while meeting friends, attending support groups, or simply taking time out in a welcoming space. Every purchase helps support the café's community projects and the ongoing work of LGBThq.The café also acts as the public face of LGBThq, providing access to a wide range of free LGBTQ+ services including information and advice, counselling, social groups, youth projects, hate crime reporting, outreach programmes, and community events. The centre is home to organisations such as Pride in North Cumbria (PiNC), Cumbria LGBT Pride, anti-bullying initiatives, and other local charities supporting LGBTQ+ people across the region.Regular activities include monthly quiz nights, men's and women's social groups, trans support meetings, youth sessions, fundraising events, and volunteer opportunities, helping to create a vibrant, supportive community for people of all ages. The venue also offers affordable room hire for charities, community organisations, workshops, meetings, and support groups.Whether you're looking for a friendly café, somewhere to meet like-minded people, or a place to access LGBTQ+ support and community services, Sticky Bits Café provides a warm, welcoming environment at the heart of Carlisle.Address:21 Victoria PlaceCarlisle, Cumbria CA1 1EJTelephone: 01228 267247

Central Station, 37 Wharfdale Rd, King’s Cross, N1 9SD

Sweet Wednesday – where T-girls, crossdressers and admirers meetSafe, welcoming and discreet, Sweet Wednesday is a midweek daytime club for trans girls, crossdressers and their admirers, male and female. All genders are welcome.It’s also one of the best places in London for a first time out dressed. Everyone has a first time, and everyone here is sympathetic to it. Plenty of first-timers come as an admirer, then come back dressed on their second visit.When and whereEvery 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 1pm–8.30pmCentral Station, 37 Wharfdale Road, King’s Cross, London N1 9SDEntry: £20 in trousers, £10 in a frock. Cash onlyCome and go as many times as you likeWhat’s thereA changing room with its own loo, plus a professional makeup artist in the afternoons (£45)A staffed cloakroom, with small zip bags for your phone, keys and cards (£1)The basement club, with play spaces, dark areas and a bar at public bar pricesA secluded roof terrace, where you can smokeA ground-floor public bar serving food until about 9pm, with free pool. It stays open until midnight, so you can stay on after the club closesHotel rooms upstairs if you’d rather not travel homeThe rulesNo means no. No drugs, and no soliciting. No phones or photos in the basement club. The public bar and the roof terrace are shared with the public, so dress for a public place up there.Nervous? Don’t be. Just leave any attitude at the door.