Hen Party Activities in Nottingham

Is there a better combination than food and friends? We don’t think so! This city has an eclectic range of restaurants and cafés that serve up international cuisines and classically British dishes. From world-class dining to street food, Nottingham can please even the fussiest eaters!

Head to the fashionable Lace Market area to line your stomachs for the night’s drinking session and enjoy each other’s company as you tuck into a two or three-course meal, available at a range of excellent restaurants.

Jamie’s Italian is a firm fave for a hen do in Nottingham, giving everyone a warm welcome and a speedy service. You can pick two course and a side and wash it all down with a glass of Prosecco each.

Whatever you choose, you can expect your taste buds to be in heaven with a selection of traditional Italian dishes with a Jamie Oliver twist.

Las Iguanas is also a great choice, offering its guest lots of Latin flavour with an mahoosive set menu, packed with spicy and mild flavours influenced by South America, Spain, India and Africa. Choose two courses and a drink to toast the bride-to-be’s last night of freedom with.

If you go for some Cocktail Making at Revolution, you can even add a two-course meal to chow down on after and soak up some of that alcohol! We love spoiling you!

Nottingham’s huge array of stylish bars and exciting nightclubs guarantee a big night out before the bride ties the knot. The friendly locals know how to party hard and will show you a great time during your Nottingham hen night whether you want to dance the night away or sip tasty cocktails in a swanky bar. However, if you fancy a more traditional tipple, the city’s home to Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, said to be the oldest inn in England, dating back to 1189AD.

Hen party Cocktail Making in Nottingham is a firm favourite and is available at a range of great locations throughout the city. Mix, muddle or shake decadent drinks from Caipirinhas to Cosmopolitans under the expert instruction of a pro mixologist and drink everything you make! If you’d rather chill out whilst someone else makes the drinks and are fans of vino, why not try a Wine Tasting? You’ll get to grips with grapes as you learn all about how everyone’s fave tipple is made and get your hands on six different types.

Trying to find a night out to please all the hens can be tricky, especially when you want a combination of food, drinks, entertainment and dancing. Luckily, Bierkeller in Nottingham is here to save you with their Gold Package! This bloody brilliant Bavarian venue gives you a warm welcome as you head to your reserved seats for a night of German-themed fun. You’ll get a haus stein (two pint-glass filled with beer!) and a shot plus some yummy food including a pretzel, fries and a bratwurst. Choose between chilli, cheese or vegan bratwurst, served in a brioche roll. That’s not all though, you’ll also be entertained by a live Oompah band and a DJ until 2am!

Head to Upper Parliament Street to find the best nightclubs in Nottingham. Bust a move with guest list entry to ultra-modern PRYZM, the city’s biggest club with five different party rooms. Bust some serious moves to a range of top tunes from old school classics to house, R&B to chilled Ibiza. All the ingredients for a fabulous hen night in Nottingham are available through Fizzbox!

Head to Nottingham Castle in March for the annual Robin Hood Pageant. Be transported to the 12th century with combat demonstrations, jousting, sword fighting, interactive workshops such as archery and market stalls with medieval delicacies.

In July, Woolaton Park hosts Splendour, an awesome music festival with new and iconic acts. Past performers including Jess Glyne, Calvin Harris, Dizzee Rascal, Jake Bugg, Kaiser Chiefs and Bananarama. August sees the return of the annual Dragon Boat and Riverside Festival where more than 40 teams compete in a boat race across 200m, cheered on by thousands of spectators. You can also expect a food and craft stalls, a buzzing fair and performances from musicians and dancers.

The Goose Fair takes place in October and has been visiting the city for more than 700 years. One of Europe’s biggest travelling fairs, it boasts more than 500 attractions and rides, boasting white-knuckle thrills and fun. If you like lots of LOLs, you’ll love the Nottingham Comedy Festival with a top line up of upcoming and famous and stand-up comics.

As you can imagine, Nottingham comes to life from November-January with Christmas and New Year celebrations and events from pantomimes to street performers, all bound to get you feeling fabulously festive. It’s also a great place to do a little last-minute Christmas shopping. Sold on a hen do in Nottingham yet?

The city centre is small enough to find your way around on foot during your Nottingham hen do. The city streets are a gorgeous blend of the historic and modern and many are pedestrianised so get walking and exploring, girls. They’ve also got one of the best bus services in the country and a decent taxi service so you can get back to where you’re staying with ease.