Overview:
For people that are looking to plan a
stag do somewhere in the Midlands, then they should be looking at
Birmingham. Previously known for its involvement in the trade both in and out of the city, its focus has recently shifting. Nowadays
Birmingham is at the heart of everything. This means the likes of fine dining; shopping and even nightlife are always top of the agenda. And best of all, people on a
stag weekend will not have to break the bank as this is a student city; extremely cheap!
Getting around:
The transport here is second to none, with three major train stations and hundreds of bus routes. For people on a
stag weekend that want to get into and around the city, then trains and buses are at their service 24 hours a day. This city is extremely busy, so the likes of bikes and even cars are not exactly advisable. The closer people stay to
Birmingham on their stag weekend, the better!
Must See/Must Do:
o Shop at high street retailers at the Bull Ring
o Have a fun day out and stuff your face at Cadburys World
o Finish a night out at the Balti Triangle
o Organize a stag night out at The Custard Factory
o See what is on at the NEC
History & Culture:
Birmingham was the forefront of the industrial revolution. It played a major part in many of the trades that came into and out of the city and was used as a central hub for a lot of businesses. It is still classed as a business based city, but Birmingham is much more exciting than it used to be.
The addition of the Bullring recently has meant that the city has attracted a new client base. In fact, even Broad Street nightclubs have meant that Birmingham is a popular choice for party goers and stag weekends.
Nightlife:
In the day time, Broad Street in Birmingham is jam packed with cabbies and buses. They slowly disperse and the city opens itself up to the many party goers in the area. For people that want to experience a big night out, then Birmingham is certainly the city of choice. People going on their Birmingham stag weekend are certainly not going to be disappointed.
Broad Street is home to huge nightclubs like Risa. Recently the likes of Gatecrasher have made a big appearance and have brought a new lease of life to the street. There are literally hundreds of different bars and clubs to go to within the city, which means nobody on a stag weekend should get bored at any time during the trip. stag parties will be happy to know that the lap dancing industry in the city is booming, so there are plenty of places to get a dance.
Drinking and Eating:
Birmingham is a great place to go and eat both before and after a night out on a stag weekend. The likes of the Balti curry here are extremely popular, with over 50 places to purchase the fine dish. The likes of fine dining, takeaways and grab and go food is all readily available, so people can take their pick on their Birmingham stag weekend.