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Nottingham Hen Do
From bottomless brunches to craft workshops, Nottingham is the hen party city for you!
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Nottingham has an amazing city centre and unbelievable nightlife, while it’s much more affordable than many of the other big UK cities like London, Manchester and Brighton. You will find some great daytime activities to try before the drinks start, whether that’s a fun workshop bringing out your artistic skills or an adventurous activity like an escape room or an inflatable assault course.
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Nottingham is great if you are looking for
Every bar & activity is walkable
Over 200 pubs, bars and nightclubs
Big student scene meaning drink deals and lively clubs
If you’re heading to Nottingham and you’re short on something or need to pick up something in town, then Victoria Centre is the place for you, with over 120 different shops. The Hockley and Lace Market area might be popular for bars, but it’s also a great spot to explore charity shops and vintage stores. Bring on the game where you have to pick something for each person to wear that night, this one is surprisingly common in Nottingham! Nottingham has a strong food scene, there are so many nice places to eat, while if the budget stretches then they even have some great Michelin starred restaurants, but we mainly list options that match a much more affordable budget where they won’t judge if you drink a few cocktails along the way. Because who wants to be told off for having a few espresso martinis and slipping down the chair.
Getting around
Unlike most other cities in the UK, Nottingham has a very European feel with the tram network. Also, it’s incredibly cheap! You can use contactless payments with your bank card to pay, or via Google Pay and Apple Pay at tram-stop validators, while if you'd prefer you can also download the Netgo app, as this is where you can buy tram tickets and check on routes, while Google Maps is also amazing for sharing details on routes.
Plus there is a daily cap which is calculated automatically, so if you do end up taking trips all over the city, you'll stop being charged at a certain point.
For anyone who doesn’t download the app or tap, they can just buy a ticket at the tram stop machine, but you can’t board the tram without one (or risk facing a fine).
There is also a good bus system by the Nottingham City Transport service, with 52 core routes. On their website, you can use the journey planner to work out your route and the cost, while they do accept contactless on the bus. You can purchase a single or a day ticket, while the day ticket might be worthwhile if you plan on visiting a number of venues by bus, but as previously mentioned, Nottingham is very walkable, so it also depends where your accommodation is. We list a number of hotels in Nottingham which are based in the city centre so you don’t have far to walk.
For most people travelling into Nottingham, you’ll arrive by train to Nottingham station (Midland station), which is a 10 minute walk from the city centre. The Lace Market area is hugely popular for nightclubs and bars, so if people are arriving late on a Friday, it’s only a 5 minute walk from the station. Also, in case your accommodation is a bit further away, the tram does stop right outside the train station.
You'll also be happy to know that Nottingham is very walkable, so you can skip most of the public transport when walking between Hockley, Lace Market and Old Market Square.
Tips and ideas
Not sure what to do with your hen do in Nottingham? Well the most commonly booked activity is cocktail making. In fact, this has been the most commonly booked hen activity across 20 years. It’s a staple and for good reason. You get the group together, having fun, in a private function room, taking on a workshop while enjoying some drinks. Plus, the cocktail masterclasses often include some food so you don’t get too tipsy.
Escape rooms have popped up all over the country and they are a great daytime activity, often limited to a maximum of 6 people per room, but most venues will have more than one room, so you can split up your group and take on multiple rooms.
Life drawing classes are also a popular activity, allowing everyone to express their artistic talent while admiring a male model. Of course, even if you’re not talented in the art department, you can simply scribble a stick man. There will be prosecco provided, to make sure everyone is relaxed and laughing. This also means you have something to take home at the end as a souvenir, if you want to keep it that is (the drawing, not the man).
Craft workshops have really grown exponentially over the past few years, with the launch of dickorate, where you decorate a ceramic…Well, you get it. Plus there is the chocolate making workshop, which is certainly a lot more innocent and you get something tasty to eat at the end.
Bars are no longer what they once were, while you used to find pubs or cocktail bars, we now have a huge number of activity bars, whether that’s bowling, gaming or themed bars. These are popping up all over the country and Nottingham is no different, with some brilliant activity bars where you can drink and play games to help break the ice for everyone.
Nightlife
Hockley
Hockley has some amazing and unique bars, not to mention plenty of restaurants and things to do. For those that are keen to find a cocktail bar, this is one of the best spots in the city to find them, plus they have a number of British run independent bars and stores, so you can help the local community.
As many of the bars are close together, you can turn this into a bar crawl in the evening (or earlier if you want to make a day of it), without the need for any public transport.
Lace Market
Located just south of Hockley and often joined together on guides of the area, a fair few hotels are located here so this might actually be the spot you stay in. Here you'll find a number of traditional buildings that have been around for a significant period of time, plus some great pubs and cocktail bars. You will find bars in converted chapels and other buildings, therefore some look quite grand.
Old Market Square
When it comes to the end of the night, you may find yourself heading here to visit a nightclub. You'll also spot many of the big chains, whether that's restaurants or bars. The nightclubs are really big, so no issues with getting your group in, providing you arrive not too tipsy. This location also has a number of venues that offer bottomless brunch and other fun activities. Many groups opt to choose this as a central meeting point if people are joining at different times.
Cornerhouse
This isn't necessarily the spot for bars and nightclubs, but during the day you might want to visit this leisure complex for the many entertainment venues it has, from the cinema to bowling and adventure golf.
Venues
Be At One is a great place to start your drinks off, while they also run a cocktail making class, where you’ll get a separate room for your group and a mixologist to guide you through some of the best cocktails to make.
Slug & Lettuce is also great for having large table spaces to fit big groups, as well as getting some lunch or dinner in along with your drinks. They have numerous drink deals available, plus they also run a cocktail making masterclass which we can sort out.
If you love a bit of cheesy music, then Popworld is the ideal spot for you, often playing 80’s and 90’s music on a disco-style light-up floor and bright colours all around. They also have plenty of cocktails, shots and bombs on their drinks menu, which can make the night really fun.
In general, the nightclubs tend to stay open until 3am, a few of the smaller venues staying open until 2am.
If you fancy a bit of a bar crawl through town, there are some nice cocktail bars and pretty venues, such as the Alchemist and Pitcher & Piano. If you start at Be At One on Victoria Street, there are a huge number of bars nearby so you can just pick your direction based on the bars that tempt you the most.
FAQs
Is Nottingham Good For A Hen Party?
Yes, absolutely, Nottingham is a hugely popular hen do destination, with over 200 pubs, bars and nightclubs dotted around the city, meaning it has one of the best nightlife scenes in the country. It’s also much more affordable than some of the big cities like London and Manchester.
Nottingham is recognised as a ‘Purple Flag City’, which is awarded when the city is a well managed and safer nightlife economy, meaning there are less concerns when people have had a few drinks.
There is also a strong student culture here, meaning it’s upbeat, you’ll find some great drink deals, plus the clubs get pretty wild.
You have a huge selection of hen do activities in Nottingham, while they’re also very diverse, so they will match the bride's interests, whether she prefers something classy, something adventurous or something that will help the group bond.
What Are The Most Popular Hen Do Activities In Nottingham
As with the rest of the country, the most popular activity in Nottingham is cocktail making. It’s simply a brilliant group activity, as it allows everyone in the group to have a go so nobody feels left out, you all get some tasty drinks and you learn a new skill. It’s also an activity in a city centre venue, meaning if you want to head on afterwards for food or drinks, you don’t have far to go. In fact, you might just want to eat or drink in the venue where you’re getting the cocktail making class.
Beyond this, one activity which has been hugely popular is the bottomless brunch, another drink focused activity, but this one comes with a full meal for everyone. It’s also great, as the drink costs can add up on a night out, therefore by pre-paying for 1.5-2 hours of drinks, nobody has to worry about the price. There are a number of venues, so whether you want pizza at Bella Italia or South American food at Las Iguanas, we can help book this in for you.
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