Moving out of London!

Hey! My wife and I live in Kingswinford/ Stourbridge area. My wife commutes all around the uk but mainly to and from London and she finds it smooth and easy. We also live a reasonable distance to Birmingham and there is loads in and around the area for kids. Our one son is at primary school and littlest one is in nursery but starting reception in September. Never had an issue and everyone at school and nursery have been amazing. We are going into another round of RIVF as well and have had support in our area and within our networks are d the area. Would be a nice place and would love to have more people like us near by too. The more the merrier

We went not to far out to Hampshire area much better then London but yet still close to commute

My wife and I moved to Haywards Heath from Greenwich. Never had an issue and the nursery he goes to is very pro LGBTQ+.

Following this thread because my wife and I are also considering the same, interested in what responses you get! We live in Hoxton but have been considering a move to maybe somewhere in Hertfordshire

I'm in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire and had no problems with my toddler. Classes have been very welcoming. We have Hertfordshire zoo, Lea Valley Park, Jump City and other things nearby, which is lovely. My partner is from Islington and has found the move positive. X

My wife and I live in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, moved 4 years ago from south London. There's Proud Parents Herts - a local social group (on FB and Instagram), Hertford also has a family pride (first time last year). My son is at nursery and there's one other two mum family. Very commutable into London. Tring is another option, we know same sex families there too 😊 the more the merrier! Happy to answer any questions

We’re Oxford - bit of a trek into London but not too bad. Lovely schools / nurseries and all very LGBTQ+ friendly in our experience. Good luck with your search!

My wife and I are in Tunbridge wells, Kent. Decent commute into London and LOADS around for young families. My eldest is about to start primary school, youngest able to start nursery. Positive experiences so far. Not the only same sex family

We've recently moved to Eynsford, Kent. Lovely community, very welcoming and not too bad commute into London. School is well praised (our little one is only 2 so know actual experience just word of mouth) and plenty for little ones in neighbouring Swanley and Sevenoaks.

We used to live in Hertfordshire which was fine but moved even further out as we don’t need to commute and went to Norfolk. If you only had to do the odd day here and there then Norwich would be ok as has a train 1hr30 into Liverpool Street. House prices are half that of Hertfordshire up here so that’s why we moved

We moved from SE London to Milton Keynes. Lots of two mum families and 30 min train to Euston! 😊no issues with nursery and they've been very inclusive.

My wife and I moved from London to Bristol! It’s been the best. Bristol is so near to countryside if you want nice walks but a friendly city, with lots of things to do and see, music, art etc. It feels like a great place to raise kids, so many things going on and a great sense of community.

Originally from Essex, I actually met my wife to be in Norfolk. I've lived here for around 7 years now and the pace is so much slower, but much more beautiful in my eyes. Life seems more village based, and never had an issue with sexuality here. We have a little boy who is in Nursery a few times a week, and now obsessed with tractors as we're surrounded by fields 🚜 Everyone is welcoming. I have to admit we don't socialise as best as we could - hence the peanut app! - but that's mainly due to work hours, and me being a bit of a social hermit. London isn't too much of a trek, being a Chelsea WSL fan, the trains are pretty constant (depending on where you get them from) and the commute doesn't take too long.

@Kimberley we live close to Hoxton and are also considering Hertfordshire! Thanks everyone so much for your very thoughtful responses