Bachelor parties don’t have to be in bad taste…
To me, the terms “hen party” and “stag do” inspire images of neon pink tutus, feather boas, blow-up dolls and tack, tack and more tack. Don’t get me wrong, a good old-fashioned hen party is a great laugh, but if you don’t want your final, precious hours of singledom to be filled with alcohol, strippers and a guaranteed headache in the morning, TopThingsToDo is here to save the day!
Naughty and nice in Nottingham
There are so many different (and tasteful, may I add) ways you can celebrate the end of pre-marital life in cities across the East Midlands Trains network. In Nottingham, for example, you can book a special horseback riding hen do and spend a few hours trotting through the stunning Sherwood Forest with your best friends. If you want to smell gorgeous for your big day, then why not add a touch of class to your weekend and take a perfume designing workshop. You and your pals will get the chance to create your own original scent that you can take home as a souvenir of your special day. Or, if you want to incorporate a sophisticated tipple into your hen weekend, the cocktail making workshop in Nottingham is for you. You will be taught how to make some of the world’s most famous drinks, and, of course, there will be plenty of chances to sample your creations along the way! (lastnightoffreedom.co.uk)
Nottingham has plenty to offer all the stags out there, too. If you want to feel like a macho man before becoming a married man, then you will love the Tank Driving stag weekend where you and your mates will crash about in a real military tank! Check out StagWeb’s great choice of other stag weekend ideas, with everything from celebrity makeovers to human table football.
Action-packed fun in Sheffield
For ladies who love a bit of action and excitement, Sheffield is the place to go for your hen weekend. Get the adrenaline pumping by taking your friends for a day of paint-balling—this can be a thrilling and often hilarious experience—but expect to be covered in mud and bruises by the end of the day! (henweekends.net). For stags who don’t want to miss out on any of the action, try the 4X4 stag day activity. You’ll drive a monstrous vehicle through some of Sheffield’s best tracks and the activity also includes rally karting and quad biking (lastnightoffreedom.co.uk).
Something different in London
London has some excellent and original activities for hens and stags. Take your ladies to afternoon tea with a naughty dollop of burlesque thrown in with Afternoon Tease! at Volupte near Chancery Lane. You’ll enjoy a full spread of afternoon tea and be treated to stunning burlesque and cabaret performances. And, if you’re feeling particularly brave, you can even take part in the Burlesque Teaser class.
If a good laugh is what you need to calm those marriage jitters, The Comedy Store in Piccadilly Circus welcomes stag and hen parties – this is an excellent night out for a group.
Whether you go for an alternative or traditional stag and hen weekend, have a great time!
