Brighton: Piers & Queers LGBTQ History Tour
The Lanes, Brighton
A tour of Brighton from a lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer perspective, in a colourful 90-minute walk along the beach and historic city centre with a qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guide.
Brighton LGBTQ History Walking Tour
Explore Brighton’s LGBTQ history with a qualified Blue Badge guide on this small-group walking tour, ideal for history and culture enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Discover Brighton with a qualified Blue Badge tour guide
- Admire the hidden histories of LGBTQ interest
- Learn why Brighton is known as the gay capital of Britain
- Walk along the seafront and atmospheric Lanes
Description
This tour covers over 200 years of LGBTQ history, from Regency dandies to 1950s lesbian and gay life, including political activism. The route passes Brighton’s grand seafront, the historic Lanes, and ends in the gay district of Kemptown.
You will hear about notable figures such as Anne Lister, whose visit to Brighton is featured in the BBC/HBO series Gentleman Jack, as well as Lord Byron, Oscar Wilde, and Dusty Springfield. The tour also highlights lesser-known heroes, including a pioneering female doctor who lived as a man before women could practice medicine, an Edwardian drag king, and a same-sex marriage from 1923.
Includes
- Professional walking tour with a live guide
- Small group semi-private tour (maximum 12 people)
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your place. Wear comfortable shoes and check the weather for an enjoyable walk.
