Hen Party Leicester Activities

egion with nightlife that will surprise you for a town of its size. One of the top spots for mingling with the locals is bang in the city center on Granby Street & Belvoir Street which houses plenty of bars some of which have large beer gardens so during the summer it's a great place to chill out with a few beers before going hardcore after the sun goes down.

Culture:

Leicester is the home of some wonderful museums like Jewry Wall Museum, Abbey Pumping Station, Gas Museum & New Wall Museum, all of which are worth a visit but as you're on a hen party maybe just settle for one! In popular culture Leicester is the setting for Adrian Mole's fictional diaries.

Famous For:

There's a fair amount of talent coming out of Leicester, Sue Townsend of Adrian mole fame hails from here as does David Attenborough & in the sporting world there the Jester from Leicester Mark Selby (world snooker no.1) & who could forget about perhaps the most famous Leicester man of all Gary Lineker of walkers crisps fame

Travel Info:

Located slap bang in the center of England Leicester is about 100 miles from both London & Manchester the best way to get to Leicester for your hen weekend is to take the train from anywhere in the UK arriving at bang in the center of the city, if you're coming from farther afield then East Midlands airport is located only 20 miles away. Once in the city itself you'll find it to be quite compact which is helpful in that you can get anywhere on foot but taxis & buses are in abundance if the weather isn't great.

Hen do Ideas:

Leicester is quickly becoming one of the most popular Cities in England for weekend breaks and Hen parties. You have the option to spend the night sipping drinks or dancing the night away at any of the clubs in the city centre. That's not all as this town has a lot more to offer, there are lots of other establishments in town that you can choose from. One of those may be the perfect venue for your party. Aside from having a lot of possible venues for your hen night, this small city also has a lot of facilities for various outdoor activities. These are all perfect daytime activities for any hen weekend and some of the most popular ones with our Hens include:

Paintballing - Looking for an action packed hen party? For the trigger happy, this activity is sure to offer a fast-paced and dynamic afternoon! A classic event that is ideal for team building on a party weekend. Let all your inhibitions and frustrations of the day evaporate in a blur of combat style fun, within the boundaries of a safe and adventurous environment! Choose whether to play as a team or go it alone as you strive for glory!

Comedy Club - Fancy relaxing and having a laugh with your friends on your hen party? Well this is the perfect way to do it - kick back your feet and enjoy some entertainment at the Comedy Club!

Dirty Dancing - We've all heard of the film and sung the songs ' now you will have the chance to learn some of those famous moves with a Dirty Dancing Party! This is the ultimate girls' party experience and a great chance for you to perfect some of those well-known dance routines. Let loose and enjoy a fun filled few hours burning off some calories while having fun with your friends!

Pole Dancing - Pole Dancing is now a very popular choice of activity with hen parties and is the latest fitness alternative to aerobics, pilates and the gym for improving muscle tone, flexibility and cardiovascular strength! It's a modern and fun way to keep fit and get in shape. Learn to dance alongside the fully qualified instructors who will teach you pole work beginning with a 'warm up' session before moving on to try pole tricks and some dance routines in an energetic but fun session! Fitness and fun for every women age, shape and size!

Cheerleading - Why not kick off your hen party with something a little cheeky! Cheer Leading is a fast but fun-filled activity ' let the professionals guide you through some of the simple cheer leading moves before moving on to a few of the more advanced combinations. So get your pom poms at the ready and show off your new found skills with a fabulous cheer leading routine!

Nightlife: 

Whether you're looking for a posh wine bar or a traditional English pub you'll find it in Leicester, some recommendations for good places to go are O'Neill's on Loseby Lane is good for a few drinks & also serves food, Riley's Sports Bar on Deacon Lane is great for hen parties with a competitive nature as there plenty of activities going on here like darts & pool. If you looking for a nightclub to go to then look no further than Liquid & Envy located on Church Gate. 

Some of the biggest nightclubs in Leicester include:

The Fan Club - Large nightclub with 3 dance floors and 5 bars hosting weekly 1960s, 1980s and 1990s themed nights.

Club Republic - Boudoir red multi-room nightclub with state-of-the-art sound system, cocktail booths and a VIP bar.

The Basement - Exposed brick basement with armchairs, wooden tables and neon, for weekly funk and soul club nights.

Revolution - Individually styled chain bar with a global menu of comfort-food classics and nightly happy hours.

Food & Restaurants:

An essential part of any hen weekend is of course food & you won't be disappointed with what Leicester has to offer, here are a few recommendations on the top places to eat:

Harvey's Bar & Grill – located on Belvoir Street, it is a steak house that also serves carvery  

Maiyango Cocktail Bar & Restaurant - located on St Nicholas Place for some of the finest food & drinks in the whole country.

Bills Restaurant - Contemporary European chain dishing up separate breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner menus.

The Case Restaurant and Champagne Bar - Contemporary European chain dishing up separate breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner menus.

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