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James Trenchard
Planning mobile hen party activities
Giving the hen a great weekend is important and mobile hen party activities are a great way to keep it simple whilst having a blast. We've got some great ideas (we're very modest) about activities that can come to you, so that you can keep costs down, keep travel time down and maintain a great level of fun. If you're unsure about what you want to do, just call to discuss everything and we'll help to run you through your options as well as being able to build an amazing, bespoke hen party weekend.
We have years of experience in planning great hen do weekends and know what works, including the best mobile hen party ideas. On that note, we're going to let the activities do the rest of the talking, so here we go:
Mobile hen party ideas at home
Having a hen party at home is a great way of keeping the hen weekend as cost-effective as possible, cutting out travel costs, accommodation cost and any 'impulse' buys (depending on your affinity with late-night online shopping of course).
Private hen party accommodation
Private hire houses or flats are great options to have activities that are going to come to you. They offer a lot of flexibility and the extra money you spend on some more comfort means that you'll most likely spend less on travelling to activities, as you can choose some great mobile hen party ideas. Have a look at our list of fantastic 'stay-put' hen weekend ideas.
For all hen party accommodation options, take a look here.
- Hiring a house and chilling with mobile activities... win-win -
Active, mobile hen party ideas
If the hen likes getting stuck into an activity, these mobile hen party ideas will suit her perfectly. They are designed to get the heart pumping, the smiles and laughter spreading and create memories that you're unlikely to forget in a hurry. Our article about the best sporty hen party ideas may also give you some more great hen weekend ideas.
1 - Bootcamp
Choosing a bootcamp for a hen party may not have crossed your mind, but it's usually a little bit like a sports day (see below) just with some slightly more 'hardcore' activities included and definitely one of the best mobile hen party ideas. Usually run as a circuit-style session, it's designed to push you a little bit more than a school sports day, but absolutely still designed to be fun.
With activities such as log carries, agility runs, sledgehammer slams and more, these are great mobile hen party ideas for those seeking something a little more physical.
They can be run at private accommodation or any suitable local outdoor space, so are great ways to keep travel costs down.
2 - Sports day
We have already written a pretty informative article about why an old-school sports day is one of the best mobile hen party ideas, but we'll say again... they are MEGA fun! Jumping around like an eejet, trying to balance eggs on spoons and genuinely going all-out for the win; these may not be things you do regularly, but add in a close group of friends and family and you'll find yourself fully forgetting about anything else for an hour or two.
There will likely be some hilarity when people unexpectedly ramp up the competitiveness and those who claim to be sensational get their behinds handed to them. You can dress up and add another aspect too.
Having these run on the grounds of your private accommodation, or close by to where you are staying, means that you don't have to worry about travel time, leaving you more time to get your head in the game!
- Go quackers in fancy dress -
3 - Dance lesson
One of the most popular mobile hen do ideas is to have a dance class. If you have the space in a private house, it's a great way to start a weekend, dressing up, learning moves to some of your favourite songs and then having a video to show that you really did know the moves at some point.
It's a great way for everyone to get involved in the weekend, as these classes can be adapted to suit all needs and will leave you all smiling.
From Grease and Dirty Dancing, to Beyonce and The Venga Boys, you can pretty much choose any music you want to dance to and your instructor will show you all what to do, giving you a real 'strictly' feeling.
Casual, mobile hen party ideas
If the mobile hen party ideas above look a bit too much like exercise for your liking and you just want a nice, chilled-out hen weekend, the following hen weekend ideas may suit your requirements a little better. These are the best, casual mobile hen party ideas which should help to keep you nice and calm before the final wedding planning kicks in.
4 - Murder mystery
Possibly THE most popular of all of our mobile hen party ideas, a murder mystery evening is a great way to spend an evening at private accommodation or in a hotel. It will mean you don't have to faff about with travel and can focus on getting properly into character.
Basically, this is a whodunnit where everyone in the group could be the murderer. It will be your job to work out who it is. It's a great way to get to know people in the group, have loads of fun and works really well with a 3 course meal alongside.
There are some great photos of these events on our reviews page, so have a look for yourselves to see what people think.
- Knives out? Night in. -
5 - Cocktail making masterclass
Cocktail making masterclasses are great for any hen party weekend, so having this as one of our mobile hen party ideas may seem too good to be true. Imagine staying at your accommodation and someone bringing you a load of alcohol to play with. There are plenty of different cocktails to choose from with a professional mixologist coming to show you what to do.
This is a great way to fend off expensive taxi fees and not worry about having a designated driver, whilst having loads of fun in the comfort of the accommodation you're staying in.
7 - Mobile pamper party
To truly chill out, a mobile pamper party is the one. Mobile hen party ideas don't get much more relaxed. Choose from any number of treatments, all carried out at your accommodation. So forget walking awkwardly through a hotel lobby with a towel or working out where to go, the therapists will set up at the house so you can just chill.
If you want an entire weekend based on relaxation, it may be worth looking at our article about spa weekends
- Cheers to a chilled weekend -
7 - Butlers in the buff
If you fancy something a bit naughty, choosing a semi-naked butler as one of your mobile hen party ideas could be the way to go. You can choose to have one or two semi-nude men come and butler for a couple of hours. This could be to serve drinks, maybe wait on you if you're doing some fancy cooking or even if you just want to be in their general presence (for little to no reason other than they're good looking guys).
It's a great way to include something a bit naughty without having to go and sit in a hot, crowded room, watching from the very back and wishing you could be closer to the front.
8 - Private dining
If you are tired of cooking for yourself and/or your family, have the weekend off with this amazing mobile hen party idea. You can sit back in comfort whilst someone cooks whichever style of food you fancy. It works really well with a couple of the other ideas in this list (a murder mystery and/or butlers in the buff), but however you choose to work this it will add a great dimension to the hen party weekend.
- Choose your favourite food and have someone cook it for you -
9 - Photo Shoot
Choosing to have a professional photo shoot as one of your mobile hen party ideas could be a great way to ensure you remember that you were there for the weekend. You'll have the opportunity to get glammed up (and/or put on some fancy dress) and let a professional photographer come and work their magic.
You won't need masses of space and it could possibly even be outside if there's a good space.
A really nice way to remember a great weekend, with smiles on everyone's face.
10 - Life drawing
Another of our really popular mobile hen party ideas, a life drawing class is a great way to be together and do something you might not normally do in everyday life. Sit in comfort and stare at a naked man for around an hour, all in the name of art. You can even take your work of art home with you (we're talking about the drawing you make) to prove how competent you are at studying and portraying the male form.
- Art plus fun makes a great combo -
Mobile Hen Party Ideas In Summary
Choosing the right mobile hen party ideas might scramble your brain a bit, but we're here to provide you with a great list of hen party weekend activities to consider. Take a look at our list of the 10 best mobile hen party ideas:
- Sports day
- Bootcamp
- Dance Lesson
- Cocktails
- Butlers in the buff
- Photo Shoot
- Murder Mystery
- Pamper Party
- Private dining
- Life drawing
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