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James Trenchard
Hen Party Ideas on a Budget in Bristol
We believe that Bristol is one of, if not the top hen do destination and we're going to give you all the details about the best budget Bristol hen party ideas. With Covid-19 affecting finances for almost everyone, planning a cheaper hen party weekend is more necessary than any time recently. After reading this, why not call to discuss your ideas and see if we can't sort you out with some great Bristol hen party ideas for a great price?
Keeping everything simple will help to keep costs down and the activities and accommodation we'll suggest have this principle in mind. So whether you're feeling sporty or fancy a nice chilled weekend, carry on reading to find out what we think are the best budget Bristol hen party ideas!
- Look after your budget with these budget Bristol hen party ideas -
Budget Bristol Hen Party Ideas - Activities
We're going to start off by giving you a list of our favourite activities and budget Bristol hen party ideas. There are 12 on the list, so you should like one or two, but check out all of the available activities if there's something you're looking for.
1 - Cocktails
Having a drink or eight is commonplace within a hen party weekend and why change for that when booking budget Bristol hen party ideas? Having it as an activity makes it even simpler and paying for it in advance means you have to make the most of it. Cocktail Making Masterclasses are a really popular hen party activity and don't cost the earth. There are other evening hen party ideas, but few others allow you to make drinks, drink them, make and drink more, learn a party trick and give you the option to have a delicious meal in the same venue.
It's a truly great option.
- Drinky-poos, yes please -
2 - Life Drawing
Seeing a man naked might be old news, but turn it into 'art' with one of the most popular budget Bristol hen party ideas.
You'll spend around an hour getting to grips (not physically) with the male form and making your own piece of art.
All (art) equipment is supplied and you'll be given instruction by a professional to make sure it doesn't end up as a stick man.
3 - Dance Class
We have to include a dance class in our list of the best budget Bristol hen party ideas for the following reasons:
You can dance like Beyonce, The Venga Boys, take part in a Grease or Mumma Mia musical number or anything you'd like really. Instead of moving around the living room in a sporadic and somewhat 'crazy' style, you'll actually be taught steps and moves to make you feel like a female boss!
These classes are great on a budget as they last between 1-2 hours and can be run throughout most towns and cities, meaning less money will be required to fill time or for transport.
- Get into the budget-friendly groove -
4 - Clay Pigeon Shooting
If the first two budget Bristol hen party ideas haven't set your world alight, maybe a bit of shooting is what you need. Grab hold of a double-barrel shotgun, take aim and make some clay discs explode with a spray of gunpowder and metal.
You'll get full instruction from a fully trained professional, so you will go from novice to not novice in no time at all.
This budget Bristol hen party idea is great when combined with the quad bikes, axe throwing and/or segways.
- PULL! BANG! Nailed it -
5 - Quad Biking
One of the best driving budget Bristol hen party ideas, quad biking allows you to take control of a powerful quad bike and test/hone a variety of skills. With obstacle courses included lumps, bumps, tyre walls and the jeopardy of being the slowest (if you're competitive that will hurt), this is a fantastically fun hen weekend activity.
Whilst it's not the cheapest of our budget Bristol hen party ideas, adding it to clay pigeon shooting, axe throwing and/or segways makes it great value-for-money.
- Wheely great fun in all weather -
6 - Axe throwing
Whilst none of our other budget Bristol hen party ideas involve launching sharp blades, axe throwing throws it out in abundance. Can you handle the skill and precision of the perfect throwing axe action?
If you master this then you can rest assured that should a zombie apocalypse hit, you've got another string to your bow... in the likely event that that never ever happens though, it's a cool thing to have tried.
No matter how quickly you pick the skill up, you're going to have fun and say that you've done something a little bit different from the 'normal' hen party activities.
7 - Segways
Take on one of the most under-rated budget Bristol hen party ideas and book your group a go on some brilliant segways.
For an hour, you'll all take it in turns to get to grips with the balance and then take on various skill-based obstacle courses and time-trials. It's perfect as a summer hen party activity.
Choosing segways as one of your budget Bristol hen party ideas won't let you down and you'll remember it for a long time, especially if the hen happens to fall off!
8 - Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea is one of the classiest budget Bristol hen party ideas. There are loads of different options for afternoon tea, ranging from basic tea and sandwiches all the way to fizz and posh nosh. Ultimately, how far your budget is able to stretch will determine what you choose to have, but whatever, an afternoon tea is a fantastic hen party activity and one that frequently leaves groups feeling classy and sophisticated,
- Classy and budget-friendly... hello! -
9 - Sports Day
What says fun more than getting on a spacehopper or running around with an egg on a spoon? We don't know either. As budget Bristol hen party ideas go, this is one of the funniest things you can do. It's a real blast from the past, taking you back to school to compete against your friends in some fantastically fun games. You get all of the classics like the ones we mentioned, plus tug-of-war, hurdles, javelin and many more.
This is a really flexible event too which can be run at home or a sports centre.
10 - Zorb Football
One of the more 'extreme' budget Bristol hen party ideas is zorb football, where you dress up in a giant bubble and cause carnage by running around in them. There are a variety of different games to play and you don't have to play any football at all if you don't want to (it is your party afterall).
These sessions are usually run in the city centre, but can be arranged as close to your accommodation as possible.
There are other sporty hen party ideas to consider, so have a look here to see if you fancy any of them.
11 - Evening Meal
A nice, simple budget Bristol hen party idea to include on your hen party weekend. The range of cuisine in Bristol is staggering, so you can choose whatever food you like the most, without having to worry about the price.
It's a great way to bring everyone together in an evening whilst enjoying some great food, which makes it a very popular choice.
- Dish out your favourite dishes -
12 - Murder Mystery
Another of our favourite budget Bristol hen party ideas for an evening. Murder mystery weekends are extremely popular as they provide plenty of entertainment, can be run at pretty much any accommodation, include a 3-course meal (more often than not) and will leave you laughing about the antics for years to come.
The plots are a lot of fun and you'll all have the opportunity to get dressed up and pretend to be hilarious characters for the evening.
- Dress-up, act crazy, solve a mystery. A standard night out then -
Budget Bristol Hen Party Ideas - Accommodation
One of the biggest budget Bristol hen party ideas to think about is where you'll be staying. Where you stay will make up a large percentage of the cost for any hen party, so keeping this cost as low as possible is a great way to cater for a lower budget. Here are some suggestions to consider:
- Get money calm with your hen party accommodation choices -
1 - Hostel
Hen parties and hostels work really well together and for a budget Bristol hen party, they will help to keep the cost down.
Hostels have private rooms, often with en-suite facilities, so you can all stay in rooms with people from the hen party group.
There are several great hostels in Bristol, so you can choose whichever suits you best.
2 - Travelodge
There are a few Travelodge hotels in and around Bristol which all offer a simple place to stay. If you're looking for comfy beds and a base for the weekend, a Travelodge is perfect. It will maintain a budget-friendly hen party and give you all you need from your accommodation.
Some of the hotels don't offer breakfast, so if this is a deal-breaker, be sure to check when booking.
3 - Deals
If you prefer a slightly more luxurious hotel, there may be some great offers to help out with your budget Bristol hen party ideas.
If you're on a budget, it's worth thinking about the time of year you go. The best and cheapest deals are likely to be during 'off-seasons', so outside of summer and school holidays as a rule of thumb.
If you're extremely lucky, you may find some great deals inside peak seasons, but the chances are that you're going to have to check very regularly.
Budget Bristol Hen Party Ideas in Summary
Choosing the best budget Bristol hen party ideas is tricky. There are so many to choose from. Relax though, here are our favourites to mull over:
- Cocktails
- Dance Class
- Clays
- Quads
- Axe throwing
- Segways
- Life Drawing
- Afternoon Tea
- Sports Day
- Zorb Football
- Evening Meal
- Murder Mystery
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