- This is the title given to Nottingham and not only because Royalty enjoyed staying here, (or the lovely old queen who runs this site) but because of the large Gay community. Nottingham is a modern city whilst still retaining its links to the past, and with two universities both with L.G.B.T. Societies there is an abundance of young gay people. A recent survey said Nottingham had the seventh largest gay population in the country and with a number of gay bars, gay friendly bars, a superb nightclub, restaurants, and even a gay friendly Cinema, The Broadway, its not surprising. Most gay bars are situated within a very short walk of each other so if you dont catch the eye of the man of your dreams in one you can always nip off to another