With all the stresses that come with planning a wedding, the last thing you want is to go through the hassles of organising your hen party. So, instead of going somewhere far, consider holding your hen party in the UK and avoid all the nuisances that come with flying your friends to some far away destinations.
If you need inspiration on where to go for a hen do, check out this list of the top five hen party locations in the UK.
Dorset
Dorset is one of those places in the UK that’s becoming increasingly popular with hen parties, and it’s easy to see why. It’s a beautiful and diverse country with sweeping beaches, dramatic cliffs, rolling hillsides, and bustling towns and villages. In Dorset, you can enjoy fun water sports along the Jurassic Coast with friends, take up outdoor pursuits, or lounge by the beach while enjoying refreshing cocktails.
Dorset is home to the Jurassic Coast, a 95-mile-long coastline, home to beautiful beaches where you can enjoy exhilarating water sports. If you want to enjoy more daring activities with your friends, explore hidden caves on coasteering or leap off the rugged cliffs. You can go for stand-up paddle boarding or kayaking if you prefer less daring activities. Better yet, go cruising with friends to explore Dorset’s stunning coast.
For something more leisurely, go for a relaxing stroll at some of Dorset’s most scenic trails. You can also hire electric bikes if you prefer to cycle. And after a day of adventure, treat the group to a relaxing spa complete with massages and beauty treatments.
Devon
Devon is famous for its dramatic cliffs and luxury resorts, making it a popular destination for hen parties. The stunning coast surrounding Devon is a fantastic place to sail with friends and enjoy fun water sports like surfing, which makes for an even more enjoyable bonding experience with friends.
When it comes to hen activities, there’s plenty to enjoy in Devon. Aside from its stunning coastlines, it is also home to beautiful national parks where you can take scenic hikes with the gang. The lively city centres of Exeter and Plymouth have fantastic nightlife scenes, home to the country’s best bars and clubs, where you can party until the early morning. For those who love wining and dining, there are plenty of excellent restaurants to enjoy delicious meals and wine.
Try yoga with brunch if you want to spend your time in Devon doing relaxing activities. A yoga hen party session is a fun way to bond with friends, where you can revitalise and nourish your body and soul. After your yoga session, share delicious and healthy meals for brunch while surrounded by the stunning views of the Devon coast.
Surrey
Surrey is an ideal destination as it has some excellent large rental houses for hen parties and has easy access to London. It’s a lovely county home to historic villages, vibrant market towns, and fantastic art galleries and museums. Whether you prefer to enjoy afternoon tea over fun conversation with friends or indulge in relaxing spas and massages, Surrey has everything you could ever wish for a hen party.
For an exciting bonding experience with friends, visit Thorpe Park in Chertsey. It has numerous thrilling rides and fun attractions, perfect for those who want to enjoy high-adrenaline activities with friends. For a day of pampering, visit The Perfect Pamper in Brighton, which offers spa and beauty treatments to ensure you’ll look and feel good on your wedding day. Opt for the Hen Do package, which consists of makeover treatments with cocktails and afternoon tea.
When it’s time to cool off, head to South Surrey Athletic Park and try its water spray park or visit Bear Creek Park, which has a sports field, walking trails, a water park, and an outdoor pool to enjoy swimming with the group. Friends who love the thrill of hiking and mountain biking will have over fifty trails to explore in Surrey. Some paths will take you through lush forests and vast open fields, a fun way to bond with the girls.
Gwynedd
Gwynedd lies northwest of Wales and is home to the scenic Llŷn Peninsula and most of Snowdonia National Park. If you want your hen party to be full of exciting adventures, consider going to Gwynedd. Take on exhilarating activities in its epic landscapes, race mountain bikes through steep mountain tracks, and discover mighty adventures deep beneath an ancient terrain.
Begin your adventure by cycling at Antur Stiniog bike park. Set in the stunning mountains of North Wales, the park has fourteen gravity-defying mountain biking trails. Take on the towering zip lines at Zip World Llechwedd and explore its winding caverns.
For a more enjoyable bonding experience, spend the night at luxury safari tents at Llechwedd Glamping, which features six fully-ensuite safari tents. Each tent has a wood-burning stove and is fully insulated, allowing you to enjoy a wonderfully warm sleep.
Herefordshire
Herefordshire is a picturesque county and one of England’s best-kept secrets. Home to old-world villages, luxury hot tub lodges, boutique distilleries, and restaurants offering farm-to-table dining experiences, Herefordshire will make for an ideal place to spend quality time with your girls before saying goodbye to singlehood.
Herefordshire has many exciting accommodations perfect for a staycation. Check-in at the Castle House, a boutique hotel which has a restaurant serving high-quality meals made from fresh produce sourced from its farm. Herefordshire is home to lavish stately homes that are a joy to visit with friends. One of these is the 19th Century Eastnor Castle, which sits at the foot of Malvern Hills. Visit the bustling market town of Ledbury and marvel at its timber-framed buildings. Leominster is another charming town to explore, home to antique shops and an array of independent shops selling historic and pre-loved pieces.
The Barns at Upper House is a great place to spend the night in Herefordshire. It has luxurious self-catering barns to sleep big groups and comes with lavish amenities like private gardens and hot tubs.
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