Lots of people in the scene would like to be able to express themselves in public. Of course, outside of parties and some ticketed outdoor events, people in the BDSM and kink communities do not feel able to. They respect their neighbours' sensitivities and our laws. But what if it was possible?
A group of architects in the UK decided to make that a reality. It took a while to find a kink-friendly council but, after a lot of searching, Hedon Heights was born.
What is Hedon Heights? It's a gated village where only adults are allowed to live. It's a place where virtually anything consensual goes. A tall wall surrounds it. Given its nature, the site has most facilities that are only available in towns and cities -- its own cinema, pubs and a club, restaurants, shops, a leisure centre, police and fire stations, its own doctors, a court, etc.
Two roads connect the village to the outside world. There are offices and businesses within the walls but not enough for its 5,000 or so inhabitants. Many commute to the local town.
It is controversial -- both in the wider population and the BDSM/kink community. However, it's a safe space for those who call it home.
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Rules to keep you safe:
1. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to enter Hedon Heights.
2. Consent is very important to us. We consider lying to gain consent a breach of consent and I refer you to
T. Smith vs H. Browning (2026)
held at our very own court.
3. Audio/visual material (including, but not limited to, videos, audio recordings, photos, paintings, etc) are only to be taken with the whole-hearted permission of all those involved. Similarly, any onward transmission of said photos (including showing to others, uploading them to an online site, etc) can only be done with the same.
4. Under 18s cannot consent to receive audiovisual material from Hedon Heights. Any attempt do so would mean forfeiture of your home and a referral to the Nottinghamshire Police.
5. You will come across nudity and kink/BDSM scenes. By entering Hedon Heights you agree that you give your consent that others can live their lives as openly as possible. That said staring/watching a scene is only permitted with the consent of all the participants. Similarly, those involved in scenes in public should respect the boundaries of others and not involve them further in what you are doing unless they are enthusiastic about doing that.
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See the file Map of Hedon Heights for more details.
Where to find everything:
Additional shops C1 Mainly for those who work in the offices
Central Park C2-D5 Has lake
Cinema C5
Council Offices B5
Courts A5
Doctor/Dental Practice B5
East Park B5-C6
Fire station C5
Gym D5
Library C2
Main Entrance F6
Main shops B5-C5
New Park E1-E4
Offices B1
Police Station B5
Second Entrance A1
The Barn B2 Quiet Pub
The Lake C5 Pub and Club