Novel Hen Do Ideas

Vintage Hairstyling

You can transport yourself to a past era if vintage hairstyles interest you. Tea and Trim in Southeast England has a mobile styling team that is capable of providing a great service. They are capable of bringing old-school glamour of Hollywood to your doorstep if you are organizing your hen do in Kent, Sussex, South London or Surrey. Party planning teams can create tailor-made packages to suit their needs. Price range: 55 to 59 per person.

Craft Break

If your goal is to have a creative hen weekend in Cornwall, then Bedruthan Steps can be of help to you. They offer craft breaks ranging from basket, quilting and jewellery making to shoe making. During this summer as well as autumn, they are offering ‘Sew It, Wear it, Love It’ course with Lisa Comfort. The price starts from 365 per person.

Babes in the Woods

Leave alone restaurants and nightclubs and explore the 300-acre woodland on your weekend hen do. You can choose The Malverns or Devon. Babes in the Woods offer hen parties beneath treetops with champagne and cream tea. You can walk along winding paths, have dinner beside a campfire, have cocktails and spend the night conversing with the team members. Yoga is optional in the morning and other extras include musicians, shiatsu, massages, etc.
Treasure hunts

For something a bit different that doesn’t involve drinking, learner badges and making a fool of yourself; why not put yourself to the test on a GPS treasure hunt? Check out Wildgoose for more information on hunts in your city.

Cookery Classes

If you are bunch of foodies, then you might find Annie B’s Spanish Kitchen exciting. Fly to Vejer de la Frontera, southern Spain, for Annie B’s traditional cookery classes. Experience the Spanish culture, shop around in local markets and buy fresh produce from local growers. The food that you cook will be served on the poolside with a plenty of sherry.

Holiday Abroad

If you have the time and budget for it, why not take your mates abroad for a break in the sun. Forget the usual places like Tenerife – it’s full of 18-year-olds anyway. Rent out an Airbnb somewhere like Arvada and soak up the iconic American culture. The best alcohol delivery Arvada has available can deliver you all of the alcohol that you need to have a great time with the girls, whilst you’ll also have your own place to relax.

Millinery Classes

Milliner Katherine Elizabeth offers award-winning hat parties known by the name the ‘Mad Hatter Couture’ in London. The packages are available all over the country. You will be provided with the required material and taught how to make hats on your own. You can include vintage tea service at an extra cost.

Rent Out a Scottish Castle

A hen night can never be a quiet affair. You can rent out Aikwood Tower, the Scottish Castle of the 15th century, so that you don’t disturb your neighbours. The Castle has five big double bedrooms and two kitchens. You can get local caterers to cook for you. With an open fireplace, it provides the ideal setting for narrating stories about the bride.

Charter a Yacht

The tranquil Costa Smeralda in Sardinia’s north has crystal clear waters and beaches with white sand. It is an ideal place for a hen weekend. You can rent out a yacht ( 52 per person for a group of ten), sail from the port of Palau, go snorkelling, have lunch on the deck and return for a marina sundowner. The skipper may even give an opportunity to learn the ropes.

Flower Arrangement Workshop

It is only natural to develop an interest in flower arrangement because of the bouquets that you collect during the run up to your special day. Wild About Flowers can give your bridal team a flower arrangement workshop either at your home or the hotel suite where the hen party is taking place. Price starts from 20 an hour.

White Water Rafting

If you are set of adrenalin junkies, then white water rafting is for you. Everyone in the bridal squad may not take up the challenge, but it has the potential to make it a memorable day out. If this is something that you think your bride would love, then you should definitely check it out now. Plus, those of you that want to relive the experience at a later date, can arrange for a professional photographer to capture the entire day on camera.

Secret Garden Party

Experience the Secret Garden Party in Cambridgeshire within the 10-acre landscaped gardens. You can book your party at Secretgardenparty.com

Coastal Beach House

If you want to just relax with your group prior to the nuptials at a coastal retreat in the UK, then the best option is the North Beach Tenby holiday apartments that overlook the Pembrokeshire coast.

Forest Adventure

Go Ape now organises forest adventures in 28 locations that are easily accessible. You can choose the package that you want and include anything from woodland exploration on an electric Segway to flying down a zip-wire.

Spa Retreat
If your goal is to feel relaxed before the big day’s stress creeps up, then think of a spa retreat with the hen group at Champney’s Tring. You can choose from the extensive range of activities and treatments that will serve to rejuvenate you.

Post on behalf of Wildgoose Scotland

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