Why is Rochford England’s straightt place and Brighton s gay pal? | Sexualy | The Guardian

Contents:

• GAY BRIGHTON
• BRIGHTON GAY DISTRICT: KEMPTOWN
• WHY IS ROCHFORD ENGLAND’S STRAIGHTT PLACE AND BRIGHTON S GAY PAL?
• BRIGHTON GAY BARS
• GAY BRIGHTON · HOTELS
• BRIGHTON GAY MAP
• GAY AND GAY-IENDLY HOTELS BRIGHTON & HOVE

GAY BRIGHTON

Its large LGBT populatn has meant 's often lled the "unofficial gay pal of the UK" and one of the happit plac to live the UK - who knows whether the two are lked!?

Unr nstctn durg the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815), ’s unrstood that the flux of soldiers to Brighton durg the years cis wh the first rerd LGBTQ (Lbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgenr and Queer) history the muny.

BRIGHTON GAY DISTRICT: KEMPTOWN

In the 1930s, gay and lbian bars and pubs spread throughout the cy – and after World War II, whispers of Brighton’s unique diversns spread to others lookg for a safe space to explore their sexualy. Today, ’s thought that 11-15% of all adults Brighton intify as gay, lbian or bisexual.

One of the most talked about gayborhoods Brighton is Kemptown - a ltle gay village to the east of Brighton, around the St. It’s one of the cy’s of the most talked about gayborhoods Brighton is Kemptown - a ltle gay village to the east of Brighton, around the St. It’s one of the cy’s livelit quarters wh gay bars like the Marlborough that was tablished the 20th century, fabulo tea salons like the Metro, bnch spots like the Compass Pot, gastropub Bby and Wilds and much more.

Hanover is another known gayborhood haven for yuppi, hipsters, bohemians and fai alike.

WHY IS ROCHFORD ENGLAND’S STRAIGHTT PLACE AND BRIGHTON S GAY PAL?

Brighton and Hove, for s England’s unofficial gay pal, n now wear the official crown.

One 10 people aged over 16 the cy intified themselv as lbian, gay, bisexual or “other sexual orientatn” the 2021 cens. It was exactly le wh the s-old timat based on the works of the 1940s US profsor Aled Ksey who ntend homosexualy was far more wispread than officialdom ntrast, the district of Rochford Essex was shown as the straightt place England.

BRIGHTON GAY BARS

6% of the populatn there said they were LGB+, suggtg that those livg the largely ral, somewhat nservative area near Southend-on-Sea are six tim ls likely to be gay than those Brighton and Hove. Unlike Rochford, Brighton has a long history of pneerg gay rights, om s bars and clubs to s annual Pri ftival.

Last year the cy said farewell to the self-proclaimed “olst gay the village”, Gee Montague, who died aged 98 after s of mpaigng. “Brighton has a huge amount of LGBT+ venu and muny support anisatns that mak a very very attractive place for LGBT+ people to live, ” said the gay rights mpaigner Peter Tatchell.

Dpe the generally more gay-iendly atmosphere there is still a problem wh gay-bashg attacks. Gay Hotels Brighton by areaGay Brighton · HotelsLegends HotelWhy this hotel?

GAY BRIGHTON · HOTELS

Gay hotel bar & club. Legends is loted on Brighton seaont, jt moments om the bt gay venu.

A bt-seller on Travel Gay, although book early as the hotel is often sold out - particularly at weekends.

Featur:BarCafeFree Wi-FiTop PicksOur roundup of the most booked hotels or near the gay Grand BrightonWhy this hotel? This is a fab choice for a gay stay Brighton. The Square Townhoe is a gay iendly luxury boutique hotel loted the heart of Brighton's fashnable Kemp Town gay district, and vok luxury wh every stay; a stylish regency sign that exus dulgence every step you take through s doors.

BRIGHTON GAY MAP

Walk to gay 4-star boutique seaont Drak Hotel is ls than 2 mut' walk om Legends and R-Bar. Close to the beach & gay nightlife.

GAY AND GAY-IENDLY HOTELS BRIGHTON & HOVE

Loted ls than a 10 mute walk om the beach and to most of the gay bars and clubs.