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Published on 14th August 2020
Of all the stag do activities we have provided in the many years we have been operating, stag do paintballing remains one of the most popular and for good reason. It didn't seem right that this fantastic activity doesn't have its own deducated article, so here it is in all of its glory. Actually there might be more to paintballing than you think, so if you haven't done paintballing before then this blog is definitly for you. Covering all aspects of paintballing, we look at the different paintball packages, costs, the different types of games and rules, what sort of protective clothing you need to wear and much more.
Published on 7th August 2020
Quickly becoming one of the most pospular hen party accommodation options, a hen party glamping weekend is a bit like a combination of a camping weekend and a luxury hotel. If you haven't been glamping before, this might be aa the least a bit confusing or difficult to visualise. Hen party glamping is definitely a bit different from the regular hotel based hen parties but is definitely worth a try. Typically set in stunning surroundings, glamping really is luxury outdoors; have a read of the article and see what it is all about and how it is so different from regular camping - it's in a different league altogether.
Published on 31st July 2020
Let's face it, there are tons of reasons why you would plan to have your UK hen party indoors! The main one of course is the weather, what a shame it would be if all those well made hen party plans were rained off. But also, not every hen party is a go getting outdoorsy type of group and might just want to have a more relaxing indoor get together. So along that more relaxing UK hen party theme, we have put together loads of indoor hen party ideas, whatever your reason for staying in. But planning a party indoors does not have to be sitting and relaxing as you will see from this great range of indoor hen party ideas.
Published on 24th July 2020
You have a stag do coming up or you have been asked to organise a stag do and all of the guys who have signed up are the sporty types. You don't want to go too over the top on sporty stag do activities and you will need to find the right balance of activities and down time & drinking. So to make things a little easier (as you will have enough to think about already), here's a head start to get you on the right track. From the active to the passive, we have come up with 10 of the best stag do activity ideas for a sporty stag weekend. If you have any other sporty activities that you think should be here, let us know and we get them added to this article!
Published on 17th July 2020
Social distancing is becoming part of the 'new normal' as we look forward into the post Covid-19 world. But many of the things we used to do in the old normal meant that we needed to be close to one another and doing activities is definitely one of those. So how do we go about doing activities while being 1 or even 2 meters apart? We have delved deep into our extensive range of activities for stags, hens and other group dying to get back out there and do something. Read on for a whole bunch of great socially distanced actvity ideas. Let's get out there and active and healthy together but let's also be safe.
Published on 10th July 2020
We don't think anyone could seriously suggest that we can forget about the last three months of the Covid-19 pandemic completely but to help us all on our way we thought that some suggestions to get us all back on track and outside again wouldn't be a bad idea. So let's make what we can of it with some great suggestions from our blog writing team - Our suggestions have such a diverse range of activities there there is for sure going to be something for everyone - from buggy racing to a weekend out in the wilds, or maybe a murder mystery with friends is more for you, there can't be any excuses for doing nothing!
Published on 4th July 2020
Everyone looks forward to a hen party, but organising a hen party is a whole nother thing. It's a scarry prospect; having to juggle between locations and activities not to mention organising the individual needs of 20 girls. But help is definitely at hand with this article dedicated to those in charge of putting together such a special event. We obviously can't give you a single solution that will suit every group, but it will give you some great pointers in the right direction. Not only do we cover popular destinations but there's great activities and different kinds of accommodation too so if you're already fretting, why not start here.
Published on 26th June 2020
Having a whole load of fun on a stag do is pretty essential but if you are looking to up the ante on the stag do fun factor then this could well be the right place to start. With a full set of funny stag do ideas, this article has it all; from funny costumes and hillarious outfits to hysterical activities and uproarious pursuits we have it all. If pranks is your thing too then you are in luck as we have a good range of these as well, so why not get stuck in and find out how to make you stag do funnier. We think we have covered pretty much all the funny stag stuff, but if we have missed any funny things to do, be sure to let us know.
Published on 20th June 2020
If you are not into a crazy drunken hen party with adrenaline fueled activities, then some relaxed hen do ideas might be just what you need to get you started with your hen do planning. We have put together lots of great relaxed hen do ideas for you to get stuck into throughout the UK, so even the planning won't get you stressed out. Starting with some relaxed accommodation ideas, we have everything from hotels to private houses and even some luxury yurt glamping. After that we have loads of activity ideas including spa treatments, life drawing and a private chef. So over to you to see what you might like.
Published on 12th June 2020
Accommodation for a stag do is a pretty important part of the weekend for most groups; it's not so much that you will spend a lot of time there, but after the traditional night out with a few beers and good company, having somewhere to crash that is not the back of someone's car is we thing an essential. Knowing the best deals and staying as close to either the nightlife or your chosen activities can be a little more tricky. Enter our stag do accommodation guide, packed with useful tips and help to point you in the right direction for the different stag do accommodation available.
Published on 5th June 2020
Getting married is not just resevered for the under 35's and these days more and more people in their 40's, 50's and 60's are getting married and therefore quite rightly having a stag do or hen party. If you fall into one of these age groups and are a bit unsure about what things you might want to get up to on your hen party, here are our top 10 hen party ideas for 'older' brides. In this article we have really focused on the things you might think are more appropriate for an older bride; a good range from active to relaxing so some thing for everyone.
Published on 29th May 2020
If you are planning a stag do right now then there seems little doubt as to why you would choose a UK stag do. But there is more to it than just the fact that with the Covid-19 restrictions still in place it is unlikely that you could have a stag do in Europe. In fact, we believe the UK is the stag do capital of the world and rightly so. In this article we look at many of the reasons you should choose a UK stag to for your event, now and in the future. Apart from it being cheaper, there are tons of great activities and desinations right across the UK to choose from. So tuck in start your UK stag planning
