PinkUk LGBTQ+ guide to the UK & Worldwide
PinkUk is a resource for LGBTQ+ people living in or visiting the United Kingdom who are interested in using LGBTQ+ friendly venues and services in the UK, or who are visiting leading LGBTQ+ friendly destinations and venues around the world. PinkUk lists major LGBTQ+ events such as pride festivals in the UK and around the world, along with what we believe is the most comprehensive listing of worldwide pride events that can be found online. Our listings can be accessed for free.
Featured Venue of the month
Esmale Limited in Balham, London, UK.
Gay run, Esmale is an online-only adult store for men. We offer a massive collection of sex toys, underwear, fashion, fetish and adult novelty products. Great prices, special offers and excellent customer service. We aim to put a big smile on your face with our pleasure tools and sexy wear. You [...]
Esmale Limited
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Featured Pride of the month
London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival 2025
19 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025 in London
BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival takes place from 19th to 30th March 2025. The 39th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival is the UK’s longest running queer film event. It began in 1986 as Gay’s Own Pictures. By its 3rd edition it was [...]
LGBTQ+ prides
PinkUk has one of the most globally comprehensive list of prides that can be found. In 2025 we have 841 and in 2026 we have 14 prides.
Next LGBTQ+ events/prides
Features & views
PinkUk featured articles are a mixture of personal opinion, LGBTQ+ issues.
Trans women in women’s sports: why a blanket ban is wrong. PinkUk is delighted to platform Roberta Francis, a Trans woman and London-based activist, who has spent
many years challenging discrimination against the Trans community. It’s just not as simple as a person’s physique.
Trans women in women’s sports: why a blanket ban is wrong.
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Venues
Here we list any venue who are LGBTQ+ friendly. These can be venues you see on the scene like bars, clubs etc. but also LGBTQ+ or friendly business and services like solicitors, holiday accommodation and resorts, cruising grounds to escort agencies and masseurs. PinkUk has 3,274 venues listed in 79 countries.
Featured holiday accommodation
Monthly newsletter
Each month we send out a newsletter and we also create a PDF version, that can be downloaded or read online.
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