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northstar928 · 29th Jan 2009, 06:27 AM

im going to the UK , ireland in mid April and London in late.
it will be my second time in london and first in ireland im really looking forward to ireland to im half Irish. but im really new to the who gay "seen" and see if there are any members who know a few of the easy no stress spots in either city?

kaster · 29th Jan 2009, 10:59 AM

well it depends on where in Ireland you're going? Northern or Republic? Dublin? Belfast?
London, everywhere! I recommend going to Camden and surrounding streets its maggic there!

pirateninja · 29th Jan 2009, 11:05 AM

In London there's always a tonne of things to see! I recommend you check out all the famous tourist spots; Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Madame Tussauds, London Dungeon, Downing Street... also catch one of the tourist buses as they'll take you to all the best spots in London.

myra · 29th Jan 2009, 11:20 AM

Go to that huge a** ferris wheel in london. Idk what its called. But its one of the first places i'd go.

**Helen** · 29th Jan 2009, 11:24 AM

^The London Eye, it's fantastic.

Also, in that area, the South Bank often has cool stuff going on, so walking around that's always fun.

I'd also recommend Camden Market, it's got some fantastic stuff, and really interesting little nick-nacky things. There are also loads of theatres in the West End, so if you're into drama you should go and watch lots of plays

crystaltriforce · 29th Jan 2009, 11:25 AM

there are many places to visit in ireland such as the cliffs of moher, blarney castle and bunratty castle.

**Ben** · 29th Jan 2009, 11:38 AM

It depends what type of stuff you're looking to do. Maybe just explore and go everywhere you can. London has a billion things if you go to the right places. Google can tell you about them.

One of the best things is the London Eye. It's magnificent to go up there and see the city stretching for miles.

Apocalypte · 29th Jan 2009, 12:19 PM

*AHEM*

A clarification: Ireland is NOT part of the UK, and many people will be offended here if you assume that it is.

If you're in Dublin - there are 4 main gay spots in the city, that's The Dragon, The George, The Front Lounge and Pantibar. All are fun in their own way, but The George is probably the best one in which to get some action

In terms of touristy stuff - the Viking Splash Tour is awesome, you get driven around Dublin on a World War 2 landing craft, wearing a Viking hat and the craft goes into the river too. Also the Guinness hopstore, Trinity College, the Phoenix Park, Christ Church Cathedral etc. Do be warned though - Dublin is REALLY expensive.

Outside of Dublin - Galway is awesome. Great student city with great nightlife (but the gay scene isn't great, and would be better in Cork).

crystaltriforce · 29th Jan 2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apocalypte

*AHEM*

A clarification: Ireland is NOT part of the UK, and many people will be offended here if you assume that it is.

the republic of ireland isn't part of the UK but the northern part of ireland is.

Apocalypte · 29th Jan 2009, 12:24 PM

Yes, but it's usually assumed that when someone just mentions Ireland that it's the Republic.

someguy82 · 29th Jan 2009, 12:29 PM

London is awesome, if you get a chance you should take the Jack the Ripper tour.

crystaltriforce · 29th Jan 2009, 12:30 PM

did they ever find out who he was?

someguy82 · 29th Jan 2009, 01:54 PM

There are a lot of theories, but not they never did. One of the more intriguing theories was covered in the movie From Hell which involves essentially a conspiracy to cover up an illegitimate heir to the throne of England. It's likely though that he was a member of the aristrocracy or wealthy elite because in order to do much of what he would have done he would've needed official training as a surgeon. That said, at the time the police's official position was that it was likely a member of the lower class like a butcher or leather worker (due to a piece of torn leather at one of the crime scenes), but it seems unlikely that a person like that would have the training to properly and neatly remove organs without damaging them.

Lychee · 30th Jan 2009, 03:03 AM

If you like Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle you should go to the Sherlock Holmes museum ! I loved it. But then, I'm kind of a book nerd xD

RENThead · 30th Jan 2009, 04:58 AM

im going to ireland in april this year...
ill be living in cork..

try get yourself a lonely planet guide (it has all the best places for EVERYTHING, aswell as sections for gay and lesbian travel - hostels, clubs, events ect)

there is a gay club in ireland i want to go to, its called sinners (its next to an old church)

Apocalypte · 30th Jan 2009, 08:08 AM

RENThead - if you're in Cork, check out L.inc.

SpacerX · 30th Jan 2009, 08:43 AM

great stuff Apocalypte, and I agree with what you said about the George...

Anyway there's lots to do in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Waterford. Wexford is picking up in terms of night-life, but I'd recommend a city if you're really looking for a gay scene

joeyconnick · 30th Jan 2009, 11:19 AM

If you have any liking of musicals AT ALL, go see Wicked while in London.

You can also pick up little printed gay magazines while in London that list clubs and events--they're usually weekly. I can't remember where I got mine, probably outside a club. They also have specials for reduced or free cover to get in. For gay stuff you can also do "research" online.

If you like museums and stuff that somewhat non-standard, I'd highly recommend this one: http://www.soane.org/ It's totally free (well, by donation) but they have limited hours so check the website before you go. It was recommended to me by two totally different people and sadly I only got to visit for about an hour but it was pretty cool.

Also, if you like transit (I fell in love with the Underground, definitely get an Oyster pass when you are there), you can check out The London Transport Museum http://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/ It's in Covent Garden which is a cool area of the city anyway (touristy but fun). Learning about how transit happened in a major city is always a cool way to explore how the city developed.

1974 · 30th Jan 2009, 04:15 PM

The london marathon is on in the 26th April always a good one to watch and good atmosphere on the routes, but busy

29th Jan 2009, 06:27 AM	#1
northstar928 Newbie Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Straight but curious Out Status: kinda freaked out about it... Location: anaheim,ca Posts: 5 Join Date: Dec 2008	visiting the UK any fun spots? im going to the UK , ireland in mid April and London in late. it will be my second time in london and first in ireland im really looking forward to ireland to im half Irish. but im really new to the who gay "seen" and see if there are any members who know a few of the easy no stress spots in either city?

29th Jan 2009, 10:59 AM	#2
kaster Slogan slag <3 Full Member Gender: Female Age: 21 Posts: 267 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: visiting the UK any fun spots? well it depends on where in Ireland you're going? Northern or Republic? Dublin? Belfast? London, everywhere! I recommend going to Camden and surrounding streets its maggic there! __________________ This is how it works, you're young until you're not, you love until you don't, you try until you can't. You laugh until you cry, you cry until you laugh and everone must breathe until their dying breath.

29th Jan 2009, 11:05 AM	#3
pirateninja EC's Sailor Uranus Full Member Gender: Biologically Female Orientation: Heterosexually Challenged Out Status: Most people Location: Bath, England Age: 21 Posts: 5,853 Join Date: Sep 2007	Re: visiting the UK any fun spots? In London there's always a tonne of things to see! I recommend you check out all the famous tourist spots; Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Madame Tussauds, London Dungeon, Downing Street... also catch one of the tourist buses as they'll take you to all the best spots in London. __________________ Holly the Pirateninja Ars Longa, Vita Brevis.

29th Jan 2009, 11:20 AM	#4
myra EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Pansexual Out Status: Out to everyone Location: BTown, Ohio Age:* 22 Posts: 449 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: visiting the UK any fun spots? Go to that huge a ferris wheel in london. Idk what its called. But its one of the first places i'd go. __________________ David's and Bryan's #1 Fag Hag!**

29th Jan 2009, 11:24 AM	#5
Helen Empty Closets Mod EC Moderator Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Inconsequential if people know. Location: York, United Kingdom Age: 19 Posts: 2,102 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: visiting the UK any fun spots? ^The London Eye, it's fantastic. Also, in that area, the South Bank often has cool stuff going on, so walking around that's always fun. I'd also recommend Camden Market, it's got some fantastic stuff, and really interesting little nick-nacky things. There are also loads of theatres in the West End, so if you're into drama you should go and watch lots of plays __________________ I want a window where I can see a tree, or even water... (....and the lesbians)

29th Jan 2009, 11:25 AM	#6
crystaltriforce raised by nintendo and sega Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: all but extended family Location: outside of Philadelphia Age: 21 Posts: 1,825 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: visiting the UK any fun spots? there are many places to visit in ireland such as the cliffs of moher, blarney castle and bunratty castle. __________________ we need masculinity....PUT ON THE "FUZZY FUZZY CUTE CUTE" SONG!!!

29th Jan 2009, 11:38 AM	#7
Ben Was Invisible. EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Age: 20 Posts: 3,704 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: visiting the UK any fun spots? It depends what type of stuff you're looking to do. Maybe just explore and go everywhere you can. London has a billion things if you go to the right places. Google can tell you about them. One of the best things is the London Eye. It's magnificent to go up there and see the city stretching for miles.

29th Jan 2009, 12:19 PM	#8
Apocalypte Ytse Jamming. Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 27 Posts: 2,217 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: visiting the UK any fun spots? AHEM A clarification: Ireland is NOT part of the UK, and many people will be offended here if you assume that it is. If you're in Dublin - there are 4 main gay spots in the city, that's The Dragon, The George, The Front Lounge and Pantibar. All are fun in their own way, but The George is probably the best one in which to get some action In terms of touristy stuff - the Viking Splash Tour is awesome, you get driven around Dublin on a World War 2 landing craft, wearing a Viking hat and the craft goes into the river too. Also the Guinness hopstore, Trinity College, the Phoenix Park, Christ Church Cathedral etc. Do be warned though - Dublin is REALLY expensive. Outside of Dublin - Galway is awesome. Great student city with great nightlife (but the gay scene isn't great, and would be better in Cork). __________________ "I like my beer cold...my TV loud...and my homosexuals flaming." - Homer Simpson Last edited by Apocalypte; 29th Jan 2009 at 12:23 PM..

29th Jan 2009, 12:24 PM	#10
Apocalypte Ytse Jamming. Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 27 Posts: 2,217 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: visiting the UK any fun spots? Yes, but it's usually assumed that when someone just mentions Ireland that it's the Republic. __________________ "I like my beer cold...my TV loud...and my homosexuals flaming." - Homer Simpson

29th Jan 2009, 12:29 PM	#11
someguy82 ... Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Age: 29 Posts: 313 Join Date: Jan 2009	Re: visiting the UK any fun spots? London is awesome, if you get a chance you should take the Jack the Ripper tour.

29th Jan 2009, 12:30 PM	#12
crystaltriforce raised by nintendo and sega Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: all but extended family Location: outside of Philadelphia Age: 21 Posts: 1,825 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: visiting the UK any fun spots? did they ever find out who he was? __________________ we need masculinity....PUT ON THE "FUZZY FUZZY CUTE CUTE" SONG!!!

29th Jan 2009, 01:54 PM	#13
someguy82 ... Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Age: 29 Posts: 313 Join Date: Jan 2009	Re: visiting the UK any fun spots? There are a lot of theories, but not they never did. One of the more intriguing theories was covered in the movie From Hell which involves essentially a conspiracy to cover up an illegitimate heir to the throne of England. It's likely though that he was a member of the aristrocracy or wealthy elite because in order to do much of what he would have done he would've needed official training as a surgeon. That said, at the time the police's official position was that it was likely a member of the lower class like a butcher or leather worker (due to a piece of torn leather at one of the crime scenes), but it seems unlikely that a person like that would have the training to properly and neatly remove organs without damaging them.

30th Jan 2009, 03:03 AM	#14
Lychee EC Addict Full Member Gender: Spazmatazz Orientation: Friendspage Location: Contrabassoon Posts: 1,739 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: visiting the UK any fun spots? If you like Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle you should go to the Sherlock Holmes museum ! I loved it. But then, I'm kind of a book nerd xD __________________ We we we so excited.

30th Jan 2009, 04:58 AM	#15
RENThead EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Gay / Asexual Out Status: everyone who asks Location: Cork, Ireland Age: 22 Posts: 447 Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: visiting the UK any fun spots? im going to ireland in april this year... ill be living in cork.. try get yourself a lonely planet guide (it has all the best places for EVERYTHING, aswell as sections for gay and lesbian travel - hostels, clubs, events ect) there is a gay club in ireland i want to go to, its called sinners (its next to an old church)

30th Jan 2009, 08:08 AM	#16
Apocalypte Ytse Jamming. Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 27 Posts: 2,217 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: visiting the UK any fun spots? RENThead - if you're in Cork, check out L.inc. __________________ "I like my beer cold...my TV loud...and my homosexuals flaming." - Homer Simpson

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30th Jan 2009, 08:43 AM	#17
SpacerX Experience = Learning Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out and About! Location: Wexford, Ireland Posts: 104 Join Date: Sep 2008	Re: visiting the UK any fun spots? great stuff Apocalypte, and I agree with what you said about the George... Anyway there's lots to do in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Waterford. Wexford is picking up in terms of night-life, but I'd recommend a city if you're really looking for a gay scene

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joeyconnick sine qua non Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3,332 Join Date: Apr 2005	Re: visiting the UK any fun spots? If you have any liking of musicals AT ALL, go see Wicked while in London. You can also pick up little printed gay magazines while in London that list clubs and events--they're usually weekly. I can't remember where I got mine, probably outside a club. They also have specials for reduced or free cover to get in. For gay stuff you can also do "research" online. If you like museums and stuff that somewhat non-standard, I'd highly recommend this one: http://www.soane.org/ It's totally free (well, by donation) but they have limited hours so check the website before you go. It was recommended to me by two totally different people and sadly I only got to visit for about an hour but it was pretty cool. Also, if you like transit (I fell in love with the Underground, definitely get an Oyster pass when you are there), you can check out The London Transport Museum http://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/ It's in Covent Garden which is a cool area of the city anyway (touristy but fun). Learning about how transit happened in a major city is always a cool way to explore how the city developed.

30th Jan 2009, 04:15 PM	#19
1974 Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: My family were fab even my ex wife how weird Location: Wiltshire, UK Age: 38 Posts: 158 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: visiting the UK any fun spots? The london marathon is on in the 26th April always a good one to watch and good atmosphere on the routes, but busy __________________ You can call me John thats my name.