Here are four sports club in Tyne and Wear that are specifically inclusive for those apart of LGBTQ+ that you can join or support. All the clubs are accessible to attend via Metro. 

1. Geordie Grand Slammers

   The North East's only LGBTQ+ tennis club, the Geordie Grand Slammers is an all-inclusive club which welcomes all tennis abilities, regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, sex, race, religion or nationality. The club plays on Sunday evenings at the Northumberland Club in Jesmond.

   Nearest Metro station is West Jesmond.

2. Newcastle Ravens 

   Established in 2006, Newcastle Ravens Rugby Club was created to encourage LGBTQ+ people to enjoy the sport and to introduce new and potential players to rugby as well as developing the skills of experienced players. The Ravens train twice a week at Percy Park RFC on a Wednesday and Paddy Freemans Park on a Saturday.

   Nearest Metro station for Percy Park is Tynemouth. Nearest Metro station for Paddy Freemans Park is Ilford Road. 

3. Newcastle Frontrunners

    Newcastle Frontrunners is a LGBTQ+ focused running club. The welcome anyone of any ability, LGBTQ+ or not, and competitive or leisurely minded. They hold a variety of different types of training sessions 3 times a week, and have an active race and social calendar too. 

   Nearest Metro station to Gosforth leisure Centre where the club trains is Regent Centre. 

4. Newcastle Panthers

   A football club for everybody. The Newcastle Panthers are a friendly football team that currently play 11 a side and 5 a side in tournaments. 

   Nearest Metro station to the training ground is St James or Central.