Brighton Hen Do's

The city has many unique areas to explore during your hen weekend and we have put together a handy guide to help you navigate this gorgeous destination

• At Churchill Square you will find high street giants such as Primark, Zara, H&M, M&S and Flannels here, Churchill Square is the commercial part of town and great for brand shopping. There are also many food vendors and pubs in the area. 
• West Street is where you will find Wetherspoons, Pryzm, MaGGIE Mays, Revolution, Walkabout and many fast food shops! This street is the go-to place for stag and hen parties looking for a typical rowdy night on the town. Most venues close at 4am along the street. 
• The North and South Laines are one of Brighton’s biggest selling points are the Laines. Bursting with independent, quirky shops selling vintage clothes, diamonds, vinyl, soft furnishings, artwork and more, you and the girls can spend many an hour wandering through these (mostly) pedestrianised streets shopping and visiting the many bars and eateries. 
• The Brighton Pavilion is Brighton’s most iconic buildings, given to Queen Victoria by her uncle King George IV in the 1700s, the building has enjoyed many incarnations since, including being a war hospital. You can now pay for a guided tour and the music room in particular is showstopping. 
• Visit the Seafront, what will you do first? Will it be a walk along the Palace Pier for fair rides and fish and chips? Or a flight on the Brighton i360 for the best panoramic view of the city? Whether it’s eating delicious food on the beach or enjoying the live music and cocktails in the many bars along the strip. Now that’s our idea of a great day out…
• Brighton Marina is situated a stone’s throw away from Brighton you will find the Marina, a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. With picturesque views and a wide variety of restaurants, cinema, Glowballs, casino and bowling, there is much to do for any hen party. 
• St James’ Street in Brighton boasts one of the UKs most lively LGBTQ+ scenes and you will find many bars and clubs situated here. Nightly free drag shows, karaoke and live music performances are the norm. 

Festivals

• Brighton Fringe Festival hosted every May when the city comes back to life after the long wet winter. The programme of events is mindblowing, with everything from theatre to circus and drag to comedy. This is the perfect time to plan a visit as you will be bowled over with the variety and good vibes. 
• On The Beach, as the name suggests, this is a day festival situated on Brighton beach that occurs over two weekends in July. Big name DJs and artists are guaranteed, with the likes of Carl Cox, Kate Nash and The Kooks appearing in previous years. Expect a mixture of all music genres with something for everyone. 
• Brighton Pride is held during the first weekend in August. The parade kicks off at 11am, leading revellers to Fabuloso at Preston Park while the legendary street parties occur in the aforementioned St James’ Street burst with party goers all weekend and late into the night, while the party in Preston Park buzzes all day until 10pm. There are many other events occurring in all parts of the city during the whole weekend and fun is guaranteed. 
• Boundary Festival  this is one for overs of house and drum and bass. Boundary happens at the end of September each year. This lively day festival is situated in the glorious grounds of Stanmer Park on the outskirts of Brighton finishing at 10pm.