Overview:
If you are looking for a culturally diverse city to have your hen do, consider Cardiff. It is known as a cosmopolitan city, comparable to major cities throughout Europe.

Getting Around:
If you have your Hen Do in Cardiff during the warmer months, take the water bus on the River Taff between Cardiff Bay and Millennium Stadium. Other modes of transportation include buses and trains, which run all year. They are a way to get anywhere you need to go during your Hen Party in Cardiff. The bus can be taken for £1.50 per ride within the city or for £3 for unlimited ride throughout Cardiff. If you are interested in getting out of Cardiff for part of your hen do, a ticket for only £7 is available. This will give you travel in all of Southeast Wales.

Must See/Must Do:
• Visit Cardiff Castle
• Take a walk by the Mermaid Quay
• Visit the Wales Millennium Centre, which includes free mid-day performances
• Watch Wales play matches against competitors in the stadium
• Visit a distillery during your Hen Do in Cardiff
• Look for treats for your hen do on Victorian High Street

History and Culture:
Cardiff is popular for being the Welsh capital. It has been the capital since the nineteen fifties. It used to be an industrial town but left this behind to become the capital of the country. The people of Cardiff are passionate about sporting events and rightfully so. The Millennium Stadium has hosted many sporting events over the years and will even help London host the Olympics in 2012. This makes Cardiff a great place to have your hen do. Moreover, there are many historic sites in Cardiff. Try taking a tour of some of these during your Hen Do in Cardiff.

Shopping:
If you are looking to have your Hen Do in Cardiff, expect to have many great shopping outings with your girlfriends. You must visit the Edwardian and Victorian High Street arcades, which have roofs made of glass. Here, you will find many cafes and shops. If you are looking for independent shops, visit Mermaid Quay to get your fix. For music to jam to on your Hen Night in Cardiff, check out Spillers Records, a local favorite record store.

Nightlife :
One of the biggest reasons Cardiff is a favorite place to have hen parties is the amount of pubs in the city. It supposedly has the highest concentrations of pubs in all of Britain. You should try visiting some of the nightlife districts in Cardiff: St. Mary’s Street, Greyfriars or Mill Lane. In these places, you will find some great pubs to drink at and be merry. Try drinking at the vodka bar Moloko. Also, on Church Street, find Wish Club, which has the best DJs and crowds.

Eating and Drinking:
Another plus to having your Hen Do in Cardiff is the choice in food. Like the pubs, the best food is to be found around St. Mary’s Street and Mermaid Quay. They both have many different cafes and restaurants. You will be able find any type of food you desire during your Hen Party in Cardiff. If you are looking for Welsh fare, try going to the Armless Dragon, which is known for its Welsh food.