Norwich is known as one of the top LGBTQ+ cities in the UK.

In England and Wales, when it comes to LGBTQ+ hotspots, most people would immediately think of Brighton, London, and Manchester. However, there is another city that may not come to mind at first, but is home to a significant portion of the queer community. That city is Norwich.

In 2021, the census was conducted and for the first time, people were asked to record their gender identity and sexuality. This gave insight into where members of the LGBTQ+ community tend to live. As expected, Brighton and Hove, Manchester, and areas of London were frequent answers. But Norwich, located in Norfolk, surprised many when it was revealed to have the highest population of bisexual people in England and Wales, with 3.89% of its population identifying as bi.

Not only is Norwich the city with the second-highest population of pansexual people and the third-highest population of asexual people, but it also has a significant number of transgender, non-binary, and queer individuals. The census revealed that Norwich has the joint sixth-highest population of transgender women, the joint fifth-largest population of trans men, and the second-highest number of non-binary people in the country.

So what makes Norwich so attractive to the LGBTQ+ community? For starters, it is a university city, and as it tends to be younger people who openly identify as LGBTQ+, it is not surprising that a city with a large student population would have a significant number of queer individuals.

Norwich has also been hosting an annual Pride parade for several years, but in 2022, it welcomed its first ever Trans Pride event. This event was the result of the efforts of several activist groups. The committee of Norwich Trans Pride shared that they received an overwhelmingly positive response to their first events. They also highlighted the importance of having a separate Trans Pride to bring attention to the unique struggles and joys faced by the transgender community within the larger queer community.

Projects and organizations set up by Norwich Trans Pride include a community wardrobe for clothing swaps, a Trans Day of Visibility art gallery, and support groups for mature gay individuals and the Proud Canaries. Other LGBTQ+ groups and projects within the city include the Trans Quilt project, a queer international film festival, and the Sing with Pride choir.

So what makes Norwich a "fantastic" place for queer individuals? According to the Norwich Trans Pride committee, it is the strong and diverse community, with people of all ages and labels. They also mentioned that individuals and businesses in the city are generally accepting and positive towards queer individuals. Additionally, the presence of two universities means a constant influx of new people, many of whom may be in the process of exploring their identities.

As a queer person living in Norwich, one can appreciate the diversity and acceptance within the city. While there may be some who oppose LGBTQ+ rights, they are outnumbered by the good and kind people who attend pro-queer protests and support the community. This is evident in the bold displays of support by businesses and even the stickers on signposts. Every event organized by the community is well-attended, showing the strong sense of solidarity among trans and cis individuals alike.

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