Blackpool's Honeycombe
Gay Sauna is located in Egerton Road, and is handily situated for
the gay village's many hotels and guest houses. It usually has
some great offers running, but as these may change from time to
time, do check with the website. Frequently some of the gay hotels
are able to offer discounts here.
1-3 Charles Street
Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 3EJ
Tel. 01253 751199
The Acqua
is the northwest's longest running sauna
complex for Gay, Bi-Sexual and Bi-Curious Men. Conveniently and
discreetly situated close to the town centre, leading Gay Hotels,
and Venues.
CRUISING:
If you are looking for the Cruising Area you need to head down Talbot
Road, which itself can be quite cruisy, go through Talbot Square and
cross the road to the sea-front. Turn right and follow the path behind
the War Memorial that runs between the Promenade (the top) and Lower
Walk (the bottom). This is Middle Walk. You may need to walk a fair
way (it's about a mile long) before meeting anyone. The more private
Lower Walk is normally used after you have met up. Beware, if you are
a sand freak and decide to use the beach - as the tide comes in, a
river can appear by the sea wall quite rapidly cutting you off from
the steps back up. Busiest times are weekend evenings, especially in
the summer, and the ages frequenting here range from "lock you up and
throw away the key" across the board to "I need a hand with my Zimmer
frame"! As with most cruising areas, this is not one of the safest
places to be after dark. Police sometimes operate in this area in an
effort to make it safer - they are not out looking for gay people to
arrest, but are there to deter homophobic attacks. If you are based in
South Blackpool (the Pleasure Beach end), the sand dunes near Starr
Gate opposite the old Pontin's Holiday Camp site can be popular in the
summer months, but nude sunbathing and sexual activity in this area is
now actively being discouraged by the police after complaints from
locals and tourists.
CRUISING:
If you are looking for the Cruising Area you need to head down Talbot
Road, which itself can be quite cruisy, go through Talbot Square and
cross the road to the sea-front. Turn right and follow the path behind
the War Memorial that runs between the Promenade (the top) and Lower
Walk (the bottom). This is Middle Walk. You may need to walk a fair
way (it's about a mile long) before meeting anyone. The more private
Lower Walk is normally used after you have met up. Beware, if you are
a sand freak and decide to use the beach - as the tide comes in, a
river can appear by the sea wall quite rapidly cutting you off from
the steps back up. Busiest times are weekend evenings, especially in
the summer, and the ages frequenting here range from "lock you up and
throw away the key" across the board to "I need a hand with my Zimmer
frame"! As with most cruising areas, this is not one of the safest
places to be after dark. Police sometimes operate in this area in an
effort to make it safer - they are not out looking for gay people to
arrest, but are there to deter homophobic attacks. If you are based in
South Blackpool (the Pleasure Beach end), the sand dunes near Starr
Gate opposite the old Pontin's Holiday Camp site can be popular in the
summer months, but nude sunbathing and sexual activity in this area is
now actively being discouraged by the police after complaints from
locals and tourists.
