44 CRUISING SPOTS LISTED

Gay Cruising
in Nottingham

The Splashd directory lists 44 gay cruising spots in and around Nottingham, England, organized into 9 categories. Recent additions include Bingham Leisure Centre, Rushcliffe Country Park, and Grantham Canal.

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Cruising Grounds in Nottingham

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13 open cruising areas listed around Nottingham. Activity windows vary by location: read each spot for the best hours.

Colwick Park

Cruising GroundAdded 3 mo ago

It is a very cruisy area that has daytime cruising near car park and nighttime cruising n… + read

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It is a very cruisy area that has daytime cruising near car park and nighttime cruising near church yard. Cruisiest spot, near to car park. Daytime cruising, car park farther down Daleside Road east, just before Toby's Carvery. Best during mid-day.

Trinity Square car park toilets - floor 2

Cruising GroundAdded 3 mo ago

This is the Trinity square car park toilets are on the second floor. They have two urinal… + read

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This is the Trinity square car park toilets are on the second floor. They have two urinals and two cubicles. All kinds of people str8, gay, bi, young and old. Some people meet at Victoria Centre toilets and go here to play/fuck, as it's so quiet.

Forest Recreation Ground

Cruising GroundAdded 3 mo ago

Main toilets are now closed therefore, everyone meets at the top of the Forest Recreation… + read

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Main toilets are now closed therefore, everyone meets at the top of the Forest Recreation Ground there's a path leading from some steps which is now dimly lit-up at night; however there are plenty of secluded and darker areas to hide etc.

Wollaton Park

Cruising GroundAdded 3 mo ago

The best spot here is near the lake and to the right as you go through the gate off Derby… + read

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The best spot here is near the lake and to the right as you go through the gate off Derby Road in the woods next to the golf course. Just watch out for families and golfers. No council staff seen in that part of the park. Be discreet.

West Park Long Eaton

Cruising GroundAdded 3 mo ago

You have to park with some out of sight areas. All types of guys. Just remember it's a pu… + read

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You have to park with some out of sight areas. All types of guys. Just remember it's a public park so beware of pedestrians. Hedge lines are best for cruising as they are dimly lit. Tidy up after yourselves.

Vernon Park Toilets

Cruising GroundAdded 3 mo ago

Most of the time unused toilet, gets inspected but not too often, 2 urinals, quite low, d… + read

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Most of the time unused toilet, gets inspected but not too often, 2 urinals, quite low, designed for the kids that play football on weekends, one cubicle, but space to have some fun. Toilets are inspected during the day so just be careful.

Forbes Hole Nature Reserve

Cruising GroundAdded 3 mo ago

This nature reserve consists of about 10 acres of land with paths amongst mature trees an… + read

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This nature reserve consists of about 10 acres of land with paths amongst mature trees and bushes. Action here of all kinds; after dark in the winter and at any time in the summer. You can take your pick-up over the main line railway to further.

Top Valley Tesco Loos

Cruising GroundAdded 3 mo ago

Go to the store, look to the right and see the large cafe sign. Head towards the cafe and… + read

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Go to the store, look to the right and see the large cafe sign. Head towards the cafe and make a left. The men's toilets are towards the back of this run. There are 2 urinals and 2 cubicles once inside. The cubicles are high enough for understall fun.

Foxcovert Plantation

Cruising GroundAdded 3 mo ago

This cruisy cars park on now dead-end road. Very quiet, no dog walkers after sunset. Freq… + read

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This cruisy cars park on now dead-end road. Very quiet, no dog walkers after sunset. Frequented by gay/straight/doggers. Be aware walkers use these car parks too. Be discreet.

Gravelly Hollow

Cruising GroundAdded 3 mo ago

This location is a dead end road off Oxton Road (B6386) near Calverton. Very secluded for… + read

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This location is a dead end road off Oxton Road (B6386) near Calverton. Very secluded forest area. Best place is second layby on left. All types of guys. Discreet and secluded area. Keep to left side wood a area. Never seen police. Quite safe.

Bramcote Hills Park

Cruising GroundAdded 3 mo ago

This is a very cruisy park. Cruisiest spot is to head up to top of the car park and sit i… + read

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This is a very cruisy park. Cruisiest spot is to head up to top of the car park and sit in car. Head up to top of the car park and sit in car. People walking their dogs.Lots of dog walkers during daylight hours. Busy with families and sunny weekends.

Bulwell Hall Park

Cruising GroundAdded 3 mo ago

Car park facing open area behind trees. Most ages but watch out for walkers with dogs. Th… + read

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Car park facing open area behind trees. Most ages but watch out for walkers with dogs. The parking gates are open until 9.15pm, but the area is still accessible when the locked gates are unable to park in the parking lot. No police presence was seen.

Phoenix Park Hill

Cruising GroundAdded 3 mo ago

This is a great place to go day or night for arranged outdoor meets. Can also find other… + read

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This is a great place to go day or night for arranged outdoor meets. Can also find other guys cruising from time to time. Try walking up the path at the side of the car park leading up to the hill and also around the top of the hill too.

Cruisy Parks in Nottingham

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3 parks mapped in Nottingham, mostly with wooded paths or secluded sections. Activity peaks at dusk, with weekday evenings usually quieter than weekends.

Rushcliffe Country Park

ParkAdded 3 mo ago

Plenty of areas to meet up with guys, many to pickup. There's a car park, two sets of toi… + read

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Plenty of areas to meet up with guys, many to pickup. There's a car park, two sets of toilets, lots of woods and forest or high grass fields for the risky guys. Great location, just watch out for the dog walkers that are around. Just hang by the toilets.

Trent Bridge Memorial Gardens

ParkAdded 3 mo ago

This is a very cruisy park with many quiet areas to play. All sorts of guys come here. An… + read

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This is a very cruisy park with many quiet areas to play. All sorts of guys come here. Anywhere here is good as it gets really dark at night and nobody really is around.

Dob Park

ParkAdded 3 mo ago

A611 Hucknall bypass layby. Dob Park located next to the road, a wooded area with footpat… + read

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A611 Hucknall bypass layby. Dob Park located next to the road, a wooded area with footpaths. The bushes and lay trees provide good shelter & privacy. Community support police officers were seen in this car park twice this week, just watch out for guys.

Gay Bars in Nottingham

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Splashd lists 1 gay bar in Nottingham where cruising happens, from low-key cocktail lounges to busier late-night spots. Crowd energy peaks Friday and Saturday after 11pm.

The Lord Roberts Pub

BarAdded 3 mo ago

Beer garden tends to be dimly lit especially on weeknights. There are a a few spots in th… + read

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Beer garden tends to be dimly lit especially on weeknights. There are a a few spots in the beer garden out of direct sight that remain dark at night, great place for action. Not noisy. Easy to strike up a conversation with someone first.

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Bathhouses in Nottingham

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2 bathhouses listed in and around Nottingham. Day passes typically run $15 to $35. Weekends and Wednesday nights are the busiest, with full lockers and active common areas.

CS2 Sauna

BathhouseAdded 3 mo ago

Bathhouse with dark room, glory holes, slings, and labyrinth. Free condoms provided. 1 Lennox Street.

Wolf Spa

BathhouseAdded 3 mo ago

This cruisy spa has showers, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, dark room, video room, hang out… + read

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This cruisy spa has showers, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, dark room, video room, hang out room and glory holes. It is an upgraded house turned into sauna. It is a quiet area. Nudity only inside premises. There are theme nights here.

Cruisy Restrooms in Nottingham

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11 men's restrooms listed in Nottingham. Tap-foot under the stall and visual signals at urinals are the standard. Respect staff and other patrons.

Nottingham Trent University Clifton Campus

RestroomAdded 3 mo ago

The washroom here are always quiet, a few urinals and 4 cubicles. The best cubicles are t… + read

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The washroom here are always quiet, a few urinals and 4 cubicles. The best cubicles are to the left of the bathroom as there is no way anyone can see under them. The best cubicles is to the left of the bathroom. Try not to write on the walls.

Nottingham Railway Station Toilets

RestroomAdded 3 mo ago

The station refurbishment is now finished meaning there are three sets of toilets. Perhap… + read

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The station refurbishment is now finished meaning there are three sets of toilets. Perhaps the most accessible are the ones on the main concourse before you enter the platforms. You do not need a ticket to get in to these however they have pay turnstiles.

Sainsburys Castle Marina

RestroomAdded 3 mo ago

This would be a great place for cottageing! The store is ioen from 8am untill 9pm. Stand… + read

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This would be a great place for cottageing! The store is ioen from 8am untill 9pm. Stand at urinals and when some one looks interested go into one of the cubicles. Please just be aware that this is a supermarket but the toilets are not used that much.

Victoria Centre Toilets

RestroomAdded 3 mo ago

The bathroom is located at the top of the escalator bus station end of the centre. The cu… + read

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The bathroom is located at the top of the escalator bus station end of the centre. The cubicle partitions now go to the floor so no understall action. You sometimes get guys jacking off at the urinals but this is rare as cleaner is in their often.

Boots Library - Nottingham Trent University

RestroomAdded 3 mo ago

Go to the library. Once you're through the automatic sliding doors & past the stairs… + read

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Go to the library. Once you're through the automatic sliding doors & past the stairs in front, take a left down the stairs. Bottom of the stairs, with bookcases in front of you, turn right. Keep going straight ahead until the toilet is on the right side.

University of Nottingham - Medical School

RestroomAdded 3 mo ago

Go in cubicle and wait. Most people know why someone is waiting. There is a cafe open dur… + read

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Go in cubicle and wait. Most people know why someone is waiting. There is a cafe open during term time, you can sit at the tables. Best to take a book to make it look like you're a student as you need a University of Nottingham library card.

Queen's Medical Centre Toliets

RestroomAdded 3 mo ago

This is a very cruisy washroom close the main entrance. Walk past the WRVS and it's 200 y… + read

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This is a very cruisy washroom close the main entrance. Walk past the WRVS and it's 200 yards down the corridor to the left. Professionals and students. Sit in cubicle and watch for playing. Cruisiest spot, the cubicle. Folks waiting for the loo.

Beeston High Road Toilet

RestroomAdded 3 mo ago

There's only one unisex toilet and one disabled toilet the long metal urinal and 2 stalls… + read

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There's only one unisex toilet and one disabled toilet the long metal urinal and 2 stalls are no longer there. CCTV outside so be discreet. Try pushing stall doors, left unlocked if cruising, or stand at urinals with dick out.Cruisiest, Urinals or stalls.

Wood Street - Nottingham

RestroomAdded 3 mo ago

This car park is very cruisy at around the hill. If you hang around on the corner of the… + read

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This car park is very cruisy at around the hill. If you hang around on the corner of the car park you will be given the eye by cruisers. Or if you go up to the road at the top of the hill there is a bench if you sit on that you will see who goes in.

Bestwood Country Park

RestroomAdded 3 mo ago

The washroom was knocked down but the place continues to be cruising. The best for cruisi… + read

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The washroom was knocked down but the place continues to be cruising. The best for cruising is the bestwood lodge end small carpark with toilet block, with two sides to this area. Cruisiest at the toilets with woods behind car park.

Kimberley Toilets

RestroomAdded 3 mo ago

If someone is in the cubicle, there are glory holes. Just play with your cock and see if… + read

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If someone is in the cubicle, there are glory holes. Just play with your cock and see if the door opens. If so just stick your cock through the door and let it get sucked. Cruisiest spot at the urinals, and in parking on the road next to it.

Locker Rooms & Saunas in Nottingham

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8 gym locker rooms and saunas flagged in Nottingham. Most see steady traffic between 5pm and 8pm. Member access or day pass required.

Bingham Leisure Centre

Locker RoomAdded 3 mo ago

This is your classic changing room. Students, married guys. Attendants often around. Don'… + read

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This is your classic changing room. Students, married guys. Attendants often around. Don't go early as lots families use facility, go later when it is adults only. Cruisiest spot at changing rooms. Watch out for attendants.

Virgin Active - Great Northern Close

Locker RoomAdded 3 mo ago

This gym has plenty of hit guys that comes here. Sit with towel or shorts or naked an jus… + read

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This gym has plenty of hit guys that comes here. Sit with towel or shorts or naked an just wait for interest, be discreet though as it's a mixed gym. Cruisiest spot, steam room in men's changing room. There is a cleaner who checks from time to time.

The Gym Nottingham City

Locker RoomAdded 3 mo ago

Frequented by guys of all ages and genders, but primarily younger guys (students), up to… + read

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Frequented by guys of all ages and genders, but primarily younger guys (students), up to middle age. Small showering area, six cubicles for men. Many users don't shower, so it's not that busy. Allowed in the showers and changing rooms.

YMCA - Nottingham

Locker RoomAdded 3 mo ago

This is a nice place for cruising small sauna in changing room next to showers can happil… + read

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This is a nice place for cruising small sauna in changing room next to showers can happily wank guys of in there or be wanked of or sucked of in there just sit in there with your towel or play with your short strings bring water in to and or locker key.

Nuffield Gym Mapperley

Locker RoomAdded 3 mo ago

Their membership required, though day passes are available if you're 'trying out the gym.… + read

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Their membership required, though day passes are available if you're 'trying out the gym. There are some changing areas behind curtains but curtains are not full length. Shower area to the back right hand side of changing rooms. Every day gym goer.

John Carroll Leisure Centre

Locker RoomAdded 3 mo ago

Have your shower door open or hang around drying your self, you will soon see out the cor… + read

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Have your shower door open or hang around drying your self, you will soon see out the corner of eye if anyone is eyeing you up. same as usual do not be shy let them know you are up for it. Cruisiest Spot: In the wet changing rooms, when you go for a swim.

University of Nottingham - Fitness Centre

Locker RoomAdded 3 mo ago

This can be a busy area so keep in mind there may be lads in and out of the showers. Nudi… + read

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This can be a busy area so keep in mind there may be lads in and out of the showers. Nudity is allowed. Some lads wear shorts. Most just wear a towel and some go naked. Useful to have something handy to cover up quickly if you need to.

Bramcote Leisure Centre

Locker RoomAdded 3 mo ago

It is best to hang your towel in jacuzzi area. And put your locker key in your left pocke… + read

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It is best to hang your towel in jacuzzi area. And put your locker key in your left pocket and bring your water bottle or drinks cup from fountain in with you in jacuzzi leave it on side drinking it occasionally. Cruisiest, steam room and jacuzzi.

Nature & Trail Spots in Nottingham

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1 wooded trail or natural area flagged near Nottingham. Look for parked cars signaling activity. Daylight visibility helps with finding entry paths.

Clifton Fisherman's Car Park

NatureAdded 3 mo ago

This very cruisy place is used a lot by guys of all ages, but mainly the younger generati… + read

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This very cruisy place is used a lot by guys of all ages, but mainly the younger generation, Get out of your car, walk through either of the small gates into the wooded area. Best to post when you are going, otherwise can be very quiet. Be discreet.

Cruisy Hotels in Nottingham

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1 hotel listed in Nottingham, typically chains with exterior room access. Activity centers in fitness rooms, pools, and shared spaces.

Crowne Plaza Hotel - Nottingham

HotelAdded 3 mo ago

Only a few toilets here. the ones at the entrance ok but upstairs beside the bar are bett… + read

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Only a few toilets here. the ones at the entrance ok but upstairs beside the bar are better. And better yet go across from the bar upstairs to the toilets on the Buckingham suite. These are very discreet no one use these as they are only for conferences.

Cruisy Parking Lots in Nottingham

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4 parking lots listed in Nottingham. Most are best after 9pm. Discretion matters: skip the spots with active security or live cameras.

Grantham Canal

Parking LotAdded 3 mo ago

Here you will find a small car park/pull in where you can park about 6 cars, plenty of op… + read

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Here you will find a small car park/pull in where you can park about 6 cars, plenty of options available at lunchtime. Alternatively you can meet in the car park and head down into the canal area, where there is plenty of hidden spots/fields and bushes.

A612 Burton Joyce Layby

Parking LotAdded 3 mo ago

Layby that is long off the road which is covered by trees. Good mix of people. Leave inte… + read

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Layby that is long off the road which is covered by trees. Good mix of people. Leave interior light on to signal to other cruisers.

Nottingham Road Layby

Parking LotAdded 3 mo ago

This is a small layby with a single tree/bush and a bin there is also some tall grass. Pu… + read

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This is a small layby with a single tree/bush and a bin there is also some tall grass. Pull up and wait when another car shows flash head lights or breaks. It's all up to you for nudity. Sex you can use your car or the grass and trees to keep out of site.

M1 Junction 27

Parking LotAdded 3 mo ago

It's a cruisy layby used by truckers, travellers and locals. There are Motorway Northboun… + read

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It's a cruisy layby used by truckers, travellers and locals. There are Motorway Northbound. Park up by trucks or take a stroll through the fields or woodland. Cruisiest spot at a layby near the roundabout is almost opposite can be used to park and wait.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many gay cruising spots are there in Nottingham?

The Splashd directory lists 44 gay cruising spots in and around Nottingham, England. The directory covers 9 categories, with cruising grounds as the most-listed. The directory is updated regularly as venues open, close, or change.

What is the most popular type of cruising spot in Nottingham?

Cruising Grounds are the most-listed cruising category in Nottingham, with 13 locations. Cruisy Restrooms (11) and Locker Rooms & Saunas (8) round out the top categories. Each spot has notes on what to expect and the best times to visit.

Is public cruising legal in Nottingham?

Cruising in public spaces is governed by local indecency, trespassing, and public-decency statutes that vary by jurisdiction. Splashd does not provide legal advice. Always check local laws, posted hours, and private property signage. Respect other people sharing the space, and use indoor venues (bathhouses, bars, arcades) when in doubt.

How do I see who is at these Nottingham spots right now?

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When are Nottingham cruising spots busiest?

Peak hours depend on category. Bathhouses and gay bars are busiest Friday and Saturday evenings. Outdoor spots (parks, beaches, cruising grounds) peak at dusk. Adult arcades and gym locker rooms tend to be busiest weekday evenings between 5pm and 8pm. Each spot listing has notes on the best windows.

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