Birmingham:
Once the heart of the industrial revolution, the once-bland city of Birmingham has been undergoing a radical change in the last two decades. Many of the city’s old, dreary buildings have been replaced and a thriving entertainment scene continues to grow. There’s no doubt a fantastic Hen Party in Birmingham can be had with the right know-how.

Getting Around:
Birmingham has quality public transportation that includes a tram line in addition to buses and trains. Use them, as the city has notoriously bad traffic. Why waste time and sanity trying to navigate the city’s one-way street system? Hiring a private taxi is another option.

Must See/Must Do:
• The Bullring – The heart of Birmingham with over 160 unique shops including Selfridges and its famous architecture. The more than 25 restaurants on site are suitably capable of satisfying any hen do palate.
• Broad Street – The most popular entertainment district in Birmingham. No Hen Party in Birmingham is complete without some dancing, eating or gallery hopping along Broad Street.
• Balti Triangle – A colossal array of curry restaurants.
• Jewellery Quarter – A mesmerizing collection of some of the most beautiful jewellery in England.
• Canals – Birmingham has more miles of canals than Venice. Take a relaxing ride on one of the city’s many canal boats.
• The Custard Factory – Another much-visited entertainment center with multiple opportunities to party or shop til you drop.

History and Culture:
Once the center of the industrial revolution, Birmingham experienced rapid growth before it was nearly completely destroyed during World War II. Afterward, it was rebuilt in a utilitarian fashion, but that drab existence is being replaced brick by brick with a fabulously rich cosmopolitan enclave. There are many museums and art galleries to choose from to satisfy every taste from impressionist to historical. Try a sophisticated outing to the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery on your Hen Weekend in Birmingham.

Shopping:
The Bullring is the premiere shopping destination in Birmingham and should not be missed. While you’re in town for a hen do revitalize your wardrobe at any of Birmingham’s many chic retailers. From Selfridges to Harvey Nichols and the Jewellery Quarter to the Custard Factory, just one hen weekend won’t do to see all that Birmingham shopping has to offer.

Nightlife:
When its time to seek out the pulsating beats of Birmingham’s club scene, Broad Street is the center of attention. Look for large crowds at the area’s premiere clubs Gatecrasher and Risa. Nightingale and Oceana also serve Birmingham’s dance-hungry bodies. In this quarter dress codes are closely followed, so plan accordingly. For a low-key hen night experience try some jazz at St. Paul’s Square or visit Digbeth for a pub crawl.

Eating and Drinking:
Birmingham is known – famous even – for its Balti curry. While enjoying the sights and sounds of a Hen Weekend in Birmingham be sure to pay a visit the Balti Triangle where over 50 curry restaurants compete for diners. For heavy metal fans, Newtown is home to the Barton Arms – Ozzy Osbourne’s former stomping grounds. There’s also Selly Oak in South Birmingham for cheap eats that’ll satisfy the appetite you’ve built during a non-stop Hen Weekend in Birmingham.