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Published on 22nd May 2020
Coming up with some cheap hen party ideas is normally quite high on most peoples list when starting to plan for the big weekend. And now more than ever after many peoples earnings have taken a hit after weeks of Covid-19 restrictions, finding cheap hen do ideas is more important than ever. It is also a good way to make sure as many people can come to the hen do as not everyone will be working to the same budget. If that sounds like just the ticket for your coming hen party weekend, take a look at our handle article to take some of the stress out of your hen do planning.
Published on 15th May 2020
Planning a stag do might not be at the top of most peoples minds in the recent few weeks with Covid-19 taking the top spot. Any stag do planning going on at the moment is probably going to be a last minute thing, but times might be changing soon and there's likely to be thousands of very busy best men rushing around to organise their stag parties. Giving you a head start on the rest of the pack could be just the thing you need so here's just the thing; all you need to know about getting the finest event possible in full swing in the shortest possible time.
Published on 8th May 2020
Planning a last minute hen party would not be something we would normally suggest, but in these times of Covid-19 lockdown that's exactly what we all might have to do. Once the green light to go out is given, all the postponed hen parties will be going ahead at short notice. So here's something to give you a head start and reduce the stress with some top last minute hen party ideas. We have all the main bases covered for you including hen party destination ideas, brilliant last minute activities as well as tips for your guest list. So let's get right on with it as there is no time to lose.
Published on 1st May 2020
You are going on a stag do and don't know what to take; so what what are the stag do essentials? It is tempting to pack as if you are going on a two week holiday in the UK but are all of those things essential or can you just get away with a holdall or small bag? In this article we look a bit more closely at what really need to go on your stag do packing list. We will take you through all of the things to cosider when putting together your packing list including which activities you will be doing, what time of year you are going and whether there are any formal parts of the event.
Published on 24th April 2020
Summer time is the most popular time of year to have a hen party and given the Covid-19 lockdown, this year will definitely not be an exception to this. With all expectations being that Covid-19 restrictions will start to be lifted soon, this summer could the the best time to have your hen party. This top 10 summer hen party ideas article is packed full us great options to help you what might need to be some hasty hen party planning. Including both water and land based activities, there will definitely be something for every hen party to choose from.
Published on 17th April 2020
Shooting games can be a fantastic part of any stag do and although not necessarily in the front of every stag weekend organisers mind, it is definitely something to consider. This is not an online or video game shoot out, we are talking about the real thing here; getting out, handling real weapons and shooting stuff! In our top 10 stag weekend shooting games list we have two distinct sections: standard hand held shooting and then some more out of the box ideas. So, time to get to start thinking about which shooting games you want to do for your stag do.
Published on 10th April 2020
If you are planning a hen party then you will already know it is not as easy as booking a short break for yourself; with the average number of girls attending a hen party at around 14, you can imagine how many opinions and options are possible! So whether you have organised a hen party before or if this is your first time, this article has been created to help you stay on track. You'll find tips on who should be invited and fantastic hen do destination ideas, accommodation options and fantastic hen party activity ideas to help you on your way.
Published on 3rd April 2020
If you are wanting to go 'off grid' for your stag do and don't know the best destinations to go for then this article will provide you with a prett good head start. Escaping to the countryside for a bit of manly fresh air activities has always been one of the top choices for stag dos. There's loads of top off grid stag do destinations and added to that some great activities for you to think about. Gorge scrambling, climbing, abseiling, canoeing and buscraft around the UK are among the many we have picked out for your group.
Published on 27th March 2020
There are so many activities to choose from for your hen party weekend it really is hard to choose which one to go for. So here's an idea that's a bit different, great fun for everyone in your group and will bring back some 'interesting' memories from your school days where some of the group might have originally met. Not only is a school sports day great fun but it is also incredibly flexible; with tons of different games to choose from and an indoor option, it is an activity that even the British weather can't spoil.
Published on 21st March 2020
Both drinking and having loads of good clean fun is normally and essential part of any stag do, so once the day time activities have finished and all of the cars are safely parked for the evening, why not combine these two essentials into one with some great stag do drinking games? This top 10 great stag do drinking games does of course give you exactly that; with our fantastic 'taxi-rank' scale of drunkenness this guide is all you will need Why not jump right in and test some before the stag do and get some practice in?
Published on 13th March 2020
If your hen party ideas include a spa weekend, this article is for you. Choosing a destination and some activities for your hen party can be the most difficult part of organising a hen party, but if you already know what you want to do and where then half the job is done. In this article we focus on the best hen party spa weekend destinations, many different accommodation options to choose from and what treatments and facilities you can expect to be included in your hen party spa weekend.
Published on 6th March 2020
The most important part of the weeding of course is the stag or hen do! However, the wedding itself can be almost as difficult to organise and leaves many scratching their head. There is of course the option to hire someone to help with the wedding planning but that's expensive. So here's a nice little guide to help you cover all the bases and become your own wedding planning expert. With everything from desses and suits to wedding cars and venues, you might find this a life saver.
