“Peers and Queers” Brighton tour

Discover over 200 years of LGBTQ+ history on the Peers and Queers guided walking tour, an engaging 90-minute route along the beach and historic city centre of Brighton. From Regency Dandies and 1950s lesbian and gay life to pivotal political activism, this experience offers a rich perspective on landmark social movements.

Highlights

• Famous figures: learn about Anne Lister's visit to Brighton (the inspiration behind the series Gentleman Jack), alongside fascinating stories involving Lord Byron, Oscar Wilde, and Dusty Springfield.
• Unsung heroes: uncover the lives of an Edwardian drag king, a same-sex marriage recorded in 1923, and a pioneering doctor who passed as a man decades before women were legally permitted to practice medicine.
• Blue Badge guide: led by a fully qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guide offering expert local knowledge.
• Semi-private group: small group setting capped at a maximum of 12 participants.

Good to know

• Duration: 90 minutes (1.5 hours).
• All ages: suitable for all ages and great for groups.
• What to bring: please come prepared with appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear.

Book your spot today and celebrate this inspiring chapter of social history.