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2022 is coming to a close, and for many, the raucous partying that takes place over December is only just beginning. There’s always a huge amount of fun to be had over the festive season, but if you’re a customer at Essential Adventure, we know you’re always asking the question: “How can I have a little more?”. With a New Years stag party of course! That said, the UK is a big place, and even the most determined party animal couldn’t possibly do it all. Fortunately, Essential Adventure is once again here to help. In no particular order, here are our top destinations to visit for a stag party over the New Years period:
4) Stag Do Parties In Newcastle
There’s no way the UK’s capital of exciting nightlife could be left off this list. The city is renowned by students, professionals and of course, Newcastle stag party attendees, as a mecca of vibrant fun. A stag do in Newcastle is always going to be a night to remember, or not remember, depending on how many of the best Newcastle stag do pubs & bars you decide to visit in one evening. That remains true no matter what time of year you decide to organise the event for, but how does it shape up during New Years?
Why Plan A New Year Newcastle Stag Party?
The sheer volume of events that take place in Newcastle at the New Year make it a fantastic destination for a stag party. From clubs to light shows, there’s always something to do that will make the occasion truly memorable. Here our are favourites:
- Laser Light City: This is an annual event that takes place in three locations across the city: Hadrian’s Tower, the Newcastle Civic Centre, and the Quayside. Regardless of which location you choose to visit, you’ll experience a stunning light show that’s sure to kick your night off with a bang. What’s more, visiting is completely free! So it’s a great idea for a budget stag do in Newcastle.
- Revolution New Year’s Eve Event: Revolution has long been a top bar in Newcastle, and during this event it becomes one of the city’s biggest nights out of the year, perhaps in the country. With house, pop and R&B music on the speakers and a huge number of people in attendance, you’d struggle to have a bad time. If you want to make the stag party extra special, they also offer a VIP booth package that not only gives you a seating area on the main floor, but plenty of drinks for your table.
- No28 Bond Party: If your group is in the mood for something more suave and distinguished, this James Bond-themed party is sure to tick all the boxes. During this event, No28, Newcastle’s finest hidden gem, is fully decorated in a James Bond aesthetic and classic Bond cocktails are available all night. The lucky five attendees with the best outfits will even win a free bottle of Prosecco!
Newcastle Stag Do Party Activities
What would a Newcastle stag party be without some exciting activities to break up the drinking? A lot messier that’s for sure (though with some of these, that may not even be true). Here are some of our favourite activities to book for your Newcastle stag party:
- Paintballing: You’d be hard pressed to find something more fun than an activity that lets you shoot one another. Our Newcastle paintballing activity lets you do just that. Just six miles out of the city centre, you’ll have 400 balls to blast at one another for a raucous good time.
- Off-road Dirt/Mud Buggies: Our Newcastle off-road mud buggy activity gives you the chance to engage in some thrilling RX buggy racing. You’ll be provided with twin-seater 1000cc buggies and all the protective gear you’ll need to have a great time.
- Zorb Football: Sometimes simple fun is the best fun, and our Newcastle zorb football activity delivers that in spades. Here you’ll be put in giant inflatable balls and spend most of the time bouncing into and off of one another. It’s certain to have you giggling all afternoon.
3) Stag Do Parties In Nottingham
Home of robin hood and many a messy night out, Nottingham stag parties have long been considered a fantastic idea. With both plenty of culture and history to soak in, and bars to drink in, many stags have this destination as a top of their list for a night of fun. During New Years, the fun is only doubled.
Why Plan A New Year Nottingham Stag Party?
It’s no surprise that a city known for its culture has some fantastic New Year events to take in on your stag party. Here are some of our favourites:
- New Year’s Eve Comedy With Just The Tonic: A visit to the comedy club is always a fantastic way to start your night. The show starts at 8pm and you’ll get to see four of the top comedians in the country. This is sure to be a great, feel-good activity that everyone can enjoy.
- Cocktails & Crime Ballroom Blitz: For something a little bit different, the blitz-themed event taking place at the National Justice Museum could certainly be what you’re looking for. With classic cocktails, a brass band, and of course a sinister murder, this could be a great choice for the right group of friends.
- Peaky Blinders New Years Eve Bash: There’s something about New Year’s that brings out the costume enthusiast in everyone. Taking place at the East Midlands Conference Centre, you’ll be transported to the 1920’s where you will experience live music, entertainment, food and of course, plenty of dancing. Fancy dress is encouraged for this one!
Nottingham Stag Do Party Activities
A stag do party is not made on the night alone. You’ll need plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained throughout the day and fortunately, we have plenty for you. Here are our favourite stag do activities in Nottingham:
- Blindfold Driving: Weird, silly, fun. Many friend groups would wear these adjectives like a badge of honour, and our Nottingham blindfold driving activity does much the same. Choose a buddy and have them guide you around a racetrack while you’re completely blindfolded. A great fun activity, as long as you choose your buddy carefully…
- Shock Football: Have you got that one friend in the group who’s really sporty? Well, they won’t be of much help in this game. Our Nottingham shock football activity is just like regular football, except everyone is fitted with a shock collar controlled by the other members. What’s not to love?
- Escape Room: Our Nottingham escape room activity is a great choice for both long time groups of friends and a collection of people who don’t know one another that well. You’ll interact, work cooperatively, and hopefully get out with enough time leftover to grab a drink at the pub afterwards.
2) Stag Do Parties In Cardiff
As the capital of Wales and a hot destination for parties of all kinds throughout the year, you’ll always have a good time on a stag do in Cardiff. During the New Year period, this already picturesque city becomes even more beautiful when populated with Christmas lights.
Why Plan A New Year Cardiff Stag Party?
If you can’t find something fun to do during New Years in Cardiff, then something has gone terribly wrong. It’s a fantastic place to visit for a week or a day, and that’s all the more true in the festive season. Here are some top events to take in during a New Year stag party:
- New Years Eve Fiesta At Revolución De Cuba: New Years is all about glitz and vibrancy, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at this event. With live music, DJs, top cocktails and plenty of different packages to suit the needs of your group, this is certain to be a great night out.
- The Great Gatsby Soiree: Set in the luxurious Grand Hall of the Cardiff Coal exchange, here you’ll experience a true gatsby party in true glamour. You’ll be greeted by gorgeous show girls and listen to the best swing and bass DJs the city has to offer, as well as burlesque, magic and circus performances. A great choice if you’ve only got one night to spend in the city.
- Dancing In The Moonlight At Jacobs Roof Garden: A special event to bring in 2023, you can experience drinks and dancing on a moonlit roof garden. It’s sure to be a huge amount of fun, and the perfect thing to make the stag misty-eyed about his upcoming wedding day.
Cardiff Stag Do Party Activities
As with almost any party city in the UK, we’ve also got a suite of great day and night activities to keep everyone entertained between visits to the pub. Here are our favourite stag do activities in Cardiff:
- Assault Rifle Shooting: Our Cardiff assault rifle shooting activity is sure to get the blood pumping. You’ll fire real guns, the infamous MP5 and the H&K416, downrange at 3D zombie dummy targets, all guided by an expert.
- Beer Tasting: Ever thought drinking beer should be a little fancier? Our Cardiff beer tasting activity delivers just that. You’ll drink great beer, have some nibbles, receive guidance from an expert, and then have a great meal after. What’s not to like?
- Quad Biking: On our Cardiff quad biking activity you’ll drive 300cc Kawasaki Brute all-terrain quad bikes across the countryside. Fresh air, a little racing, and roaring off-roading, it’s a great choice for anyone.
1) Stag Parties In Bristol
Bristol has long been known as a trendy, quirky and most importantly, a fun city to have a night out in. There’s plenty to see, do and of course, places to drink. It’s a city that can cater to nearly all interests, and that means there’s plenty of options for your Bristol Stag Party. That said, it’s during New Years that the city truly comes alive.
Why Plan A New Year Bristol Stag Party?
Given its easy-to-reach location for many other UK cities, plenty of events of all kinds take place in Bristol over the New Year, meaning there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So you’re not stuck trying to make your mind up, here are some of our favourite events for your Bristol New Year stag party:
- New Year’s Eve Party At Racks: This isn’t just an ordinary club night. The New Year’s party at Racks is a black tie affair. Expect everyone attending to be in classy dress and sipping cocktails while they dance in the new year. A perfect way to add some sophistication to your partying.
- New Year’s Eve Party At The Square: On every other day of the year, this is a private members club, but during New Years, The Square’s doors open to all. The theme here is the Golden age of Hollywood and there’s plenty more excitement to take in than just the costumes. Musicians will play throughout the evening, magicians will wander from guest to guest, and you’ll surely be convinced to try your hand at the casino table eventually. Once thing’s certain, it’ll be a night to remember.
- Midnight Circus At The Raven: If you want a little more structured evening entertainment for your New Year stag do in Bristol, then this event is sure to delight. An array of entertainers will perform throughout the night as you enjoy a range of cocktails. Don’t worry, if you decide you do want to dance after all, there’s a DJ and dance floor ready and waiting for you.
Bristol Stag Do Party Activities
You’ll always need a little something extra in your back pocket to really take your stag party up to the next level. We’ve got a variety of top activities for your Bristol stag do that do just that. Here are some of our top choices:
- Axe Throwing: Our Bristol axe throwing activity is sure to be a winner for most groups. You’ll get to hurl Native American Tomahawks at wooden targets, and participate in both practice and then competition rounds where you compete with your friends.
- Comedy Club: Visiting the comedy club is always a great way to kick off the evening of a stag do with some laughs. With our Bristol comedy club activity you’ll view some top comedy circuit acts and laugh your way through a few beers and glasses of wine. We’ll even throw in free entry to the Pryzm nightclub for afterwards.
- Casino Entry: Whether you’re actually hoping to win some money, or just want to laugh at each other losing it all on a big draw, our Bristol casino entry is always a good time. With the full experience, you’ll get tuition to teach you how to play and get a £5 free bet. You never know, you might be able to cover drinks all night!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year From Essential Adventure
No matter what stag party you’re planning, where it is, or when you’re booking it for, Essential Adventure would like to wish you a happy holiday season. If you have any questions about our activities, please contact us on 01752 418038 or by email at [email protected].
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