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Great Things to See and Do in London

Pride Parade London

Starting in Oxford Street and continuing through Oxford Circus and Trafalgar Square to Victoria Embankment, London’s famous Pride Parade attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world. The parade is actually the culmination of the Pride London Festival, a two-week event held annually in June to showcase the best that gay and lesbian arts, entertainment and sports has to offer. If you are in London in June, be sure to check out all the events on offer!

http://www.pridelondon.org

Climb Big Ben

Everyone is familiar with this famous London landmark. Make it to the top of the 316 feet high stair case and you will be rewarded with spectacular views over the city. It’s also a great butt and thigh work out!

Visit Borough Market

Foodies will be in their element at this busy, bustling food market, bursting with fresh produce. Open Thursday to Saturday, it’s best to arrive early to have your pick of the best the season has to offer. There’s plenty of meat, game, poultry and fish, as well as a huge variety of cheeses and small goods. Fresh fruit and vegetables abound, as do baked goods and pastries- be sure to sample the chocolate brownies... delicious!

www.boroughmarket.org.uk

A Night at the Theatre

London is home to one of the world’s most exciting entertainment industries. Theatre in London is an eclectic mix of old favourites and cutting edge modern performances. The city’s famous West End is home to dozens of theatre venues where you can enjoy live shows and musicals such as Les Miserables, Guys and Dolls or Chicago.

Flamingo Languages recommends: We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre

http://www.queenonline.com/wewillrockyou/

Go Swimming... Naked

Gymnos , named after the Greek word meaning "naked", is a naturist group that organises weekly nude swimming sessions, get-togethers and other social events for men.

http://www.gymnos.org

Try Yoga

Yogabase in Islington offers yoga classes run by gay men for gay men. Beginners classes are on Sundays and Wednesdays and cost £10. Book online at:

http://www.gayyoga.gn.apc.org

Go Clubbing

Once Londoners looked to New York to admire how gay clubbing was done, but these days London leads the way. London’s gay scene is bigger and more diverse and it runs later, much later. Here the clubs never never close (at least not on the weekend) and what’s more, they cater to just about everybody. London has clubs for bears, clubs for indie kids, for drag queens (and kings) and even clubs for people who choose not to define. See our “Guide to the Best of Gay London” for tips!

Saturday Night at G-A-Y

London’s most popular gay and lesbian party regularly attracts big names such as Kylie Minogue, Westlife and Gerri Halliwell. G-A-Y offers “attitude free clubbing and a camp and cruisy environment”.

G-A-Y Club is at the London Astoria on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 157 Charing Cross Road WC2.

G-A-Y Bar is at 30 Old Compton Street, next door the Prince Edward Theatre.

http://www.g-a-y.co.uk