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London is full of gay friendly groups that cover just about every interest and sport. Why not give one a try?

London LGBTQ+ Community Centre#

The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre next to Tate Modern hosts a wide variety of different groups and activities. How about Life Drawing, Pilates, Walking, Ballet, Yoga or Meditation? Maybe you’re interested in developing your performance skills at an open mic night? Or developing your writing skills?

Check out what’s happening at the centre.

Sports groups#

There are dozens of gay friendly sports groups. London has one of Europe’s most active gay Basketball teams with groups from beginners to more experienced. Or how about Rowing, Football, Rugby, Tennis, Softball, Badminton, Boxing, Cycling, Golf, Hockey, Climbing, Walking, Cricket, Swimming, Water polo, Running, Martial Arts, Sailing, Skiing, Squash or Volleyball?

• Basketball: London Knights
• Badminton: LYC London
• Boxing: Knockout Boxing
• Climbing: Not So Trad
• Cricket: Graces Cricket Club
• Cycling: Cycle Out London
• Football: Soho FC, Stonewall FC, London Titans and Leftfooters
• Golf: Out2Golf UK
• Hockey: London Royals
• Martial arts: Ishigaki
• Mountain walking: Adventure Out
• Rowing: London Otters
• Rugby: Kings Cross Steelers
• Running and triathlon: London Frontrunners
• Sailing: Gay Sailing
• Skiing: GOC Skiing
• Softball: London Raiders
• Squash: Outplay Squash
• Swimming: Out to Swim
• Tennis: South London Smashers
• Volleyball: London Spikers
• Walking: OutdoorLads
• Water polo: Out to Swim Water Polo
• Yoga: Brewer Street Yoga

Arts and social groups#

Maybe you’re more creative or interested in the arts. There’s a wide variety to choose from including Dance, Singing, Film, Writing, Orchestra, Photography, Gardening and Books. From Motorcycling to Bridge, there really is something to suit every taste. Check out the groups below.

• Birdwatching: Gay Birders Club
• Book events: Gay’s the Word and Common Press
• Chamber choir: Diversity Choir
• Chamber choir (advanced): The Fourth Choir
• Cinema: Buffs London
• Dance: Rainbow Nation Dance Academy
• Dance (ballroom): The Pink Jukebox
• Dance (Latino): Exilio Latino
• Dance (tango): Queer Tango London
• Gardening: Rainbow Grow
• Gay men’s chorus: London Gay Men’s Chorus
• LGBT choir: Pink Singers
• Motor biking: GBMCC
• Photography walks: LGBT London Photography Walks
• Queer literature: London Queer Books Group
• Symphony orchestra: London Gay Symphony Orchestra
• Video games: Gaymers Inc

You can find more groups in our guide to London’s LGBTQI community.