Queer Social Events & Outdoor Activities in Manchester
Dykes Who Hike
Outdoor Group | Social Hikes | Queer Connection
🥾 Dykes Who Hike MCR
Outdoor Group | Social Hikes | Queer Connection
📍 Manchester & Beyond
A hiking group for queer women, non-binary, and trans folks who love the outdoors, movement, and meeting community. Based in Manchester, this group organises monthly walks across the North West — from gentle woodland strolls to scenic countryside treks.
🌈 Safe & inclusive space — zero pressure, all welcome
🗓️ Walks announced on Instagram with meetup details
🤝 Build friendships while reconnecting with nature
Lesbian Run Club
Running Group | Social Fitness | Queer Women & Non-Binary Focused
👟 Lesbian Run Club MCR
Running Group | Social Fitness | Queer Women & Non-Binary Focused
📍 Manchester-based
A community run club for lesbians, queer women, and non-binary folks in Manchester. Whether you’re brand new to running or smashing 10Ks, this group offers a welcoming space to move your body, make friends, and feel good — without pressure or judgment.
🏃♀️ Weekly runs at a social pace — all abilities welcome
💬 Post-run chats, socials & affirming community vibes
🌈 Created for queer connection, confidence & movement joy
Northern Cocks Badminton
LGBTQ+ Sports Club | Social & Competitive Badminton
🏸 Northern Cocks Badminton Club
LGBTQ+ Sports Club | Social & Competitive Badminton
📍 Sugden Sports Centre, Manchester
Northern Cocks is Manchester’s inclusive badminton club for LGBTQ+ players and allies. Whether you’re picking up a racquet for the first time or a seasoned shuttle slayer, you’re welcome here.
🌈 Open to all genders and abilities — beginners encouraged
🏸 Weekly social sessions + opportunities for league play
💬 Friendly, fun, and low-pressure way to stay active & meet queers
🎉 Hosts tournaments, pride events & post-match socials
Queer Out Here
Hiking Collective | LGBTQ+ Adventures | Nature Connection
🌲 Queer Out Here
Hiking Collective | LGBTQ+ Adventures | Nature Connection
📍 UK-wide with Manchester-based events
Queer Out Here is a grassroots hiking and outdoors collective for LGBTQ+ folks and allies who crave connection through nature. From countryside walks to wild swims, this group invites you to reclaim the outdoors as a queer space.
🥾 Monthly hikes, seasonal campouts, and accessible nature rambles
🏕️ Open to all identities under the LGBTQ+ umbrella
🌿 Community-led, body-positive, and beginner-friendly
Little Queer Campout
DIY Camping Festival | Queer Joy | Weekend Escapes
⛺ Little Queer Campout
DIY Camping Festival | Queer Joy | Weekend Escapes
📍 Secret Countryside Locations (North West)
Little Queer Campout is an off-grid camping micro-festival designed by queers, for queers. Think tents, tunes, fire pits, and freedom — a space to disconnect from the world and reconnect with community.
🎶 Intimate line-ups with DJs, acoustic sets & workshops
🔥 Fireside chats, communal meals, and late-night magic
🌈 Built to be inclusive, anti-corporate, and all about queer joy
Hadrian’s Lover
a queer cultural venue in the making—rooted in tenderness, creativity, and collective empowerment.
HADRIAN’S LOVER
a queer cultural venue in the making—rooted in tenderness, creativity, and collective empowerment.
what is HADRIAN’S LOVER?
A queer-owned, community-focused initiative set to become a café-bar-meets-arts-space in the heart of Manchester. Currently in development, Hadrian’s Lover is a love letter to queer joy, resistance, and radical connection. Through curated events, artistic expression, and a deep commitment to intersectional inclusion, we’re building a cultural hub where LGBTQIA+ voices are not just heard—but celebrated.
Where to Find It:
Launching as a permanent venue in Manchester soon—until then, catch us at local pop-ups, fundraisers, creative collabs, and community gatherings across the city. Follow our journey on Instagram
Featured Events & Experiences:
Queer Literary & Performance Nights:
Poetry readings, spoken word, and storytelling that centre queer voices—from sapphic sensuality to trans poetics and protest
Drag, DJs & Dance Revivals:
Inclusive club nights, drag happenings, and experimental soundscapes curated by and for the community
Art & Dialogue Salons:
Workshops, panels, and installations exploring queer histories, futures, and cultural memory—intersectional and intergenerational
Café-Bar & Creative Co-Creation:
Day-to-night vibes—sip, sketch, write, organise, dream. Hadrian’s Lover is designed as a place for both nourishment and transformation
Why It Matters:
For Us, By Us: A radical reimagining of queer space—intimate, electric, ever-evolving, and always welcoming
Rooted in Justice: A platform for underrepresented creatives, voices, and communities often left out of mainstream queer venues
More Than Nightlife: Hadrian’s Lover is about sustainable joy—a home for collaboration, growth, and rest as much as celebration
Coming Soon:
Launch Date: TBA – follow @hadrianslover_mcr for updates
In the Meantime: Join our pop-up events across Manchester + contribute to our journey via donations, collaborations, and community support
Social Tags: Share your love with #HadriansLover and #QueerJoyMCR
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