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Top 10 Stag Weekend Shooting Games

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.

How To Plan A Hen Party Weekend

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.

The Best Off-Grid Stag Do Destinations

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.

Why Choose A School Sports Day For Your Hen Party Weekend?

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.

10 Great Stag Do Drinking Games

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?

Hen Party Spa Weekends

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.

The Most Important DIY Wedding Planner

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.

Great Northern Stag Do Destinations

Published on 28th February 2020

There are so many great northern stag do destinations that it is really hard to choose between them. And on top of that the range of fantastic and exciting stag do activities in northern England easily rivals those in the rest of the country; so overall it could all get a bit overwhelming trying to work the best thing to do. So, here's a guide to help you out; our pick of 7 of the best northern stag do destinations, plus all of the activity ideas to go with it which means there is something here for every northern stag do.

The Best Bristol Thrill Seeker Activities

Published on 21st February 2020

If you are having your stag do in Bristol and looking for some activity ideas then our pick for this month would be one of our 'Bristol Thrill Seeker' stag do activities. Among the exciting stag do activities to choose from oin Bristol and there are quite a few, we have selected 12 of the very best adrenaline pumping, tyre burning, gun slinging activities that Bristol has to offer; and that's not naming them all. So jump right in and see for yourself; if you are a stag group seeking some real manly action, we think we have it covered.

What Does The Maid of Honour Do?

Published on 14th February 2020

OMG, so you have the privelege of being the maid of honour, but what do you have to do? Well there's qite a few things that you will have to be a part of, including helping to do some of the wedding planning. And one of those things is to help organise a hen party for the bride. To give you a helping hand and steer you in the right direction, we outline in this article the more important aspects of this honourable position. With these seven 'nail on the head' ideas and with a little help from your friends you can be the best maid of honour ever!

Evening Hen Party Ideas

Published on 7th February 2020

Coming up with some first class evening hen party ideas can be a bit of a challenge. The evening of the hen party is normally after all the highlight of the whole weekend; no pressure! Once the day time activities are over, the evening fun begins and you will need to have something special planned that everyone in the party will enjoy. So sit back and relax; we have for you a whole list of evening hen party ideas to choose from. Choose from any kind of entertainment from party boats to party buses and dance classes to dance moves, it's up to you.

The Best Spring Stag Do Destinations

Published on 31st January 2020

Spring is a popular time for stag weekends but before the main stag do events of the summer. For this reason among others, that it is much quieter in the main party venue in the UK, the spring is an excellent choice. But still you have the problem of where to go for your spring stag do. Well help is as always at hand and we have some great suggestions and top tips to get the thought process started. We have picked 7 great stag do destinations for you to ponder, PLUS a bunch of ideas for some great spring stag do activity suggestions as a bonus.