Gay London Life | Oct '25 Edition - Magazine - Page 12
Going Out
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Don’t Tell Mama
Stop all the clocks. Pack away the short shorts.
Hamilton Hall
Put the heating on for an hour in the morning.
This men-only B&B, found not far from the
Yes, Summer is well and truly over, but that
Bournemouth coastline, celebrated its 25th
doesn’t mean there’s nothing to look forward
anniversary earlier this year, which is a mammoth
to — in fact, quite the opposite, because the
achievement by any standards. How has this
Don’t Tell Mama weekender is fast approaching
Rawhide
queer-owned, non-profit and fiercely independent
and you can still book a place at this LGBTQ+
extravaganza. The line-up is nothing short of
You just know that a club night with a name like
the upcoming events to get an idea. Between
mega, featuring pop big-hitters like Louise and
Rawhide isn’t exactly going to be PG-rated
October 3rd and 5th, there’s a tantric sex weekend
East 17, drag royalty like La Voix, Danny Beard
and thankfully, this monthly party at Deptford’s
complete with workshops led by one of the UK’s
and Tia Kofi (pictured), and more club nights
premier cruise bar lives up to these expectations.
leading tantra specialists, while the weekends
than you can shake one of those clacky fans
The dress code is reassuringly strict, with only
of 10th-12th October and 7th-9th November are
at — that includes BEEFMINCE, Queer Bruk,
those decked out in leather or rubber welcome
naked chillout events for naturists (don’t worry,
and What’s Your Pleasure. Plus, there are all the
to join in on the fun. Boots are obligatory, as well.
the heating will be on!). You’ve also got a full-body
Butlin’s facilities to enjoy, including fairground
Once you’re inside, you’re welcome to mingle
naked massage weekend between October 17th
rides and pool parties at Splash. If you can think
with other kinksters in the bar area, before
and 19th, as well as various Christmas-themed
of a better way to spend the last weekend of
heading downstairs to rootle around the play
events throughout December. As you can see, a
January, we’d genuinely love to know.
areas and dark rooms that lie below.
stay at Hamilton Hall promises to be slightly more
Friday 23rd to Monday 26th January 2026,
Saturday 25th October, 6pm-1am,
memorable than the Holiday Inn.
Butlin’s Bognor Regis, Upper Bognor Road,
The Lord Clyde London, SE8 5TQ
For more information and to book a stay,
PO21 1JJ. Nearest Station: Bognor Regis
Nearest Station: Deptford
visit hamiltonhall.info
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