Stag & Hen->
Hen Weekends->
Brighton Hen Weekend Information
BRIGHTON HEN WEEKEND INFORMATION
Brighton is one of the UK most visit places, and it’s not hard to see why, with its great nightlife, breathtaking views and friendly locals! Brighton has always been a popular choice for hen groups who enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this quirky seaside city! A great variety of activities, vibrant nightlife and comfortable city centre accommodation make for a fab hen weekend away with the girls…
Population: 155,919
Language: English
Average Summer Temperature: 22C
Average Winter Temperature: 6C
Average Price Of A Glass Of Wine 175ml: £3.40
Getting Around Brighton
Brighton is a compact little city so you can get around on foot with ease on your hen weekend… Everything is within close proximity, making walking, a great way to explore this thriving city! The railway station is just a 10 minute walk from the centre and the beach is the hub of the city’s main attractions! The buses in Brighton run frequently and efficiently, with both day and night buses available. The prices are very reasonable… It costs just £2 for a standard single across the city, making it a cost effective way to travel around on your hen weekend. There are hundreds of taxis operating in Brighton, both day and night! There are two types of taxi in Brighton, pre-booked minicabs or hackney carriages that you can hail on the street! The main taxi ranks in the city are situated on East Street, Queen’s Square and the Hove town hall. Driving in Brighton can be confusing, with one way systems, and restricted access in some areas, so Maximise recommend taking a sat nav… Parking in the city centre can be very pricey and there is limited space, however you can park just outside the city centre and hop on board the park and ride bus service that will transport you back and forth from your car to the city centre!
Brighton’s Nightlife
Brighton’s city centre at night is buzzing and has the liveliest music and club scene on the South coast. Brighton’s nightlife can be divided into a few different areas… The seafront, or the King’s Road arches are home to a variety of bars and clubs that range from the traditional to the down right quirky. These great bars are housed in Victorian beach front arches and make a great location to party the night away! West Street is Brighton’s nightlife hub, with the whole road awash with pubs, bars and clubs! The area is a vibrant blur or fun, laughter and letting your hair down! The layout of all the watering holes makes it a perfect location to partake in a spot of pub golf! Madeira Drive features some fantastic bars with a lively atmosphere, and is a great place to start the night, with only a short walk to either West Street or King’s road Arches! No matter what you’re looking for on your hen weekend in Brighton your Guaranteed to find it in this lively coastal city!
Eating Out In Brighton
With so much choice in this fantastic seaside town it can be a struggle to know all the what’s on offer to you and where to go! But fear not Maximise has done all the research so you don’t have to! With over 400 restaurants in Brighton you are definitely spoilt for choice! Food ranges from purely vegetarian to full on meat feasts. With 11 American restaurants, 15 Chinese, and 20 Thai restaurants, as well as countless other cuisines ranging from Japanese to Mexican! The top ten restaurants voted for by their customers include; 24 St Georges, Riddle and Finns, Breeze, Moonstone Sri Lankan Restaurant, Pompoko, Casa Don Carlos, Taste of Sahara, Sabai Thai Gastrobar, Kemp Spices and Al Duomo! Whatever your tastes you won’t be disappointed on your hen weekend in Brighton! There are also tons of cafes, bistros, delis, takeaway and fast food options for when you just want to grab something on the go! You can even buy fish and chips at 3 in the morning! For a really authentic experience of this popular seaside destination east some cockles or jellied eels on the pier… yum…! Whatever you are after in Brighton, there is sure to be something you’ll all agree on!
Getting to Brighton
By Air – Brighton is located close to London Gatwick and roughly takes half an hour to travel to Brighton. Gatwick is the second largest airport in Brighton so can accommodate thousands of passengers, airlines and locations every year! Whether you are travelling from the UK or abroad it couldn’t be easier to get to Brighton by air. A taxi from Gatwick to your centrally located accommodation will cost around £30 per car, alternatively, there are great train, bus and coach connections for you onward journey.
By Train – It takes just under an hour to reach Brighton from London by train making it a really convenient way to travel to your hen destination… There are also direct train links from most other UK locations including Scotland, The North West, Midlands, the West Country and South Wales – It couldn’t be simpler! A train ticket from London Victoria to Brighton will cost around £5.00 making it a cost effective way to get to your weekend of fun and festivities! Once in Brighton, it is only a short 10-minute walk into the heart of the city!
By Road – Brighton is just over an hour from London and is easily accessible to all other areas in the UK. Brighton has great links to some Major motorways, meaning your journey will be straightforward! The M23, A23, M25 and the A27 all service Brighton and offer relatively quick access to the city. Portsmouth and Southampton are approximately 2 hours away by car and if coming from the North of England you’re looking at around 4 hours to get to this fantastic city… It’s worth it!
Things To See And Do In Brighton
Brighton Beach – You can’t visit Brighton without visiting the beach!! Sit back and relax on your hen weekend with a trip to the award-winning beach… Take a dip or just chill out with the girls… Don’t forget the knotted hanky!
Brighton Pier – Another attraction that Brighton is renowned for! Take a wander up the pier and experience all that is on offer, from the large arcade that will keep you amused for hours or the quirky shops that run along the pier to the thrilling rides or to just grab a drink and a bite to eat! Whatever you do… the pier is well worth a visit!
Ghost Walk – Take a tour of the lanes – Brighton’s most haunted area! The guided tour lasts around 70 minutes, in which time you will visit 7 of the most haunted venues and hear the spine tingling stories that go with them! After the tour you will visit a pub where you can get a glass of wine to calm your nerves and tell yourself it wasn’t real… Are you brave enough?
Hove Lagoon – Try some water sports on your stag weekend – this venue offers; windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, wake boarding, SUP, power boating and yacht sailing – a great activity for any group!
Brighton Wheel – Enjoy Panoramic views of this vibrant city on the 45 meter wide observation wheel, situated on the seafront… Just don’t look down!
Some Of Brighton’s Famous Sons And Daughters
Dakota Blue Richards, Toby Hemmingway, Wanda Ventham, Simon Cowell, Lesley Manville, Lucy Griffiths, Katie Price, Samantha Womack, Arthur Treacher, Eleanor Wyld, Holly Willoughby. Pete Bennett, Peter Polycorpal, Robert Wisden, Michael Feast and Natasha Kaplinsky to name a few….
Population: 155,919
Language: English
Average Summer Temperature: 22C
Average Winter Temperature: 6C
Average Price Of A Glass Of Wine 175ml: £3.40
Getting Around Brighton
Brighton is a compact little city so you can get around on foot with ease on your hen weekend… Everything is within close proximity, making walking, a great way to explore this thriving city! The railway station is just a 10 minute walk from the centre and the beach is the hub of the city’s main attractions! The buses in Brighton run frequently and efficiently, with both day and night buses available. The prices are very reasonable… It costs just £2 for a standard single across the city, making it a cost effective way to travel around on your hen weekend. There are hundreds of taxis operating in Brighton, both day and night! There are two types of taxi in Brighton, pre-booked minicabs or hackney carriages that you can hail on the street! The main taxi ranks in the city are situated on East Street, Queen’s Square and the Hove town hall. Driving in Brighton can be confusing, with one way systems, and restricted access in some areas, so Maximise recommend taking a sat nav… Parking in the city centre can be very pricey and there is limited space, however you can park just outside the city centre and hop on board the park and ride bus service that will transport you back and forth from your car to the city centre!
Brighton’s Nightlife
Brighton’s city centre at night is buzzing and has the liveliest music and club scene on the South coast. Brighton’s nightlife can be divided into a few different areas… The seafront, or the King’s Road arches are home to a variety of bars and clubs that range from the traditional to the down right quirky. These great bars are housed in Victorian beach front arches and make a great location to party the night away! West Street is Brighton’s nightlife hub, with the whole road awash with pubs, bars and clubs! The area is a vibrant blur or fun, laughter and letting your hair down! The layout of all the watering holes makes it a perfect location to partake in a spot of pub golf! Madeira Drive features some fantastic bars with a lively atmosphere, and is a great place to start the night, with only a short walk to either West Street or King’s road Arches! No matter what you’re looking for on your hen weekend in Brighton your Guaranteed to find it in this lively coastal city!
Eating Out In Brighton
With so much choice in this fantastic seaside town it can be a struggle to know all the what’s on offer to you and where to go! But fear not Maximise has done all the research so you don’t have to! With over 400 restaurants in Brighton you are definitely spoilt for choice! Food ranges from purely vegetarian to full on meat feasts. With 11 American restaurants, 15 Chinese, and 20 Thai restaurants, as well as countless other cuisines ranging from Japanese to Mexican! The top ten restaurants voted for by their customers include; 24 St Georges, Riddle and Finns, Breeze, Moonstone Sri Lankan Restaurant, Pompoko, Casa Don Carlos, Taste of Sahara, Sabai Thai Gastrobar, Kemp Spices and Al Duomo! Whatever your tastes you won’t be disappointed on your hen weekend in Brighton! There are also tons of cafes, bistros, delis, takeaway and fast food options for when you just want to grab something on the go! You can even buy fish and chips at 3 in the morning! For a really authentic experience of this popular seaside destination east some cockles or jellied eels on the pier… yum…! Whatever you are after in Brighton, there is sure to be something you’ll all agree on!Getting to Brighton
By Air – Brighton is located close to London Gatwick and roughly takes half an hour to travel to Brighton. Gatwick is the second largest airport in Brighton so can accommodate thousands of passengers, airlines and locations every year! Whether you are travelling from the UK or abroad it couldn’t be easier to get to Brighton by air. A taxi from Gatwick to your centrally located accommodation will cost around £30 per car, alternatively, there are great train, bus and coach connections for you onward journey.
By Train – It takes just under an hour to reach Brighton from London by train making it a really convenient way to travel to your hen destination… There are also direct train links from most other UK locations including Scotland, The North West, Midlands, the West Country and South Wales – It couldn’t be simpler! A train ticket from London Victoria to Brighton will cost around £5.00 making it a cost effective way to get to your weekend of fun and festivities! Once in Brighton, it is only a short 10-minute walk into the heart of the city!
By Road – Brighton is just over an hour from London and is easily accessible to all other areas in the UK. Brighton has great links to some Major motorways, meaning your journey will be straightforward! The M23, A23, M25 and the A27 all service Brighton and offer relatively quick access to the city. Portsmouth and Southampton are approximately 2 hours away by car and if coming from the North of England you’re looking at around 4 hours to get to this fantastic city… It’s worth it!
Things To See And Do In Brighton
Brighton Beach – You can’t visit Brighton without visiting the beach!! Sit back and relax on your hen weekend with a trip to the award-winning beach… Take a dip or just chill out with the girls… Don’t forget the knotted hanky!
Brighton Pier – Another attraction that Brighton is renowned for! Take a wander up the pier and experience all that is on offer, from the large arcade that will keep you amused for hours or the quirky shops that run along the pier to the thrilling rides or to just grab a drink and a bite to eat! Whatever you do… the pier is well worth a visit!
Ghost Walk – Take a tour of the lanes – Brighton’s most haunted area! The guided tour lasts around 70 minutes, in which time you will visit 7 of the most haunted venues and hear the spine tingling stories that go with them! After the tour you will visit a pub where you can get a glass of wine to calm your nerves and tell yourself it wasn’t real… Are you brave enough?
Hove Lagoon – Try some water sports on your stag weekend – this venue offers; windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, wake boarding, SUP, power boating and yacht sailing – a great activity for any group!
Brighton Wheel – Enjoy Panoramic views of this vibrant city on the 45 meter wide observation wheel, situated on the seafront… Just don’t look down!
Some Of Brighton’s Famous Sons And Daughters
Dakota Blue Richards, Toby Hemmingway, Wanda Ventham, Simon Cowell, Lesley Manville, Lucy Griffiths, Katie Price, Samantha Womack, Arthur Treacher, Eleanor Wyld, Holly Willoughby. Pete Bennett, Peter Polycorpal, Robert Wisden, Michael Feast and Natasha Kaplinsky to name a few….