When it comes to organising a hen do, the key is to make sure there’s an activity that everyone will enjoy, but, as we all know, people have wildly different tastes, and this can be challenging. Hen Weekends are here to help!
Interactive Workshops: Do something creative! We have a number of different interactive workshops you can choose from. There are cooking and baking classes, crafting sessions, flower crown making and more. As well as other types of workshops like our paint n sips sessions, dance classes and seduction classes.
Wellness Retreats: Focus on relaxation and rejuvenation with activities centred around wellness. This could be anything from yoga sessions, massages, mobile pamper treatments, thermal spas and saunas.
Adventure Outings: Have a day full of events suited to those who love adventure and adrenaline. Choose from our vast range of outdoor and adventure sessions that speak to different personalities and thrill levels. We’re talking abseiling, canyoning, high ropes, the lot.
Entertainment Nights: Plan evenings full of entertainment with live music, stand-up comedy, and interactive dinner theatre. We even do bar crawls, club entry, casino tables, and drag queen cabarets.
Embarking on a hen do abroad will provide you and the girls with a cultural experience and add that to the memories you’ll make. Here’s what to consider for a seamless trip:
Destination Selection:
Choose a location that has a bunch of activities and the kind of nightlife that suits your group, don't forget to also check that the airport you want to fly from goes there.
Our favourite destinations abroad include:
Albufeira, Marbella and Benidorm
Accommodation: Look for central, comfortable, and group-friendly accommodations to ensure everyone stays together and enjoys the trip comfortably. Alternatively, let us do it for you! We'll make sure you get the best deals.
Local Experiences: Embrace the local culture by incorporating authentic experiences into your trip, whether it's a Parisian food tour in Paris, a salsa dance class in Madrid, or a tour of Rome, done by an English-speaking Italian.
Staying at ‘home’ for your 2026 hen party doesn’t mean you’ll be missing out on some amazing memories, it can in fact make your hen weekend a little easier. The UK has a ton of destinations that are absolutely perfect for a hen do, with unique activities, great nightlife scenes and more.
Destination Selection: Make sure you choose a location that has a good mix of activities and nightlife, with a vibe that matches your hen weekend.
Our favourite UK Destinations include:
Nottingham, Liverpool and Bristol
Accommodation:
Let us find you the perfect accommodation that is central to your activities, comfortable and group friendly.
Whether you choose to go abroad or stay somewhat local why not choose to make it a trip to remember with Hen Weekends. Let us do the heavy lifting whilst you sit back and bask in what will be one of the best weekends ever.
Selecting a theme can instantly elevate your hen party, making you and the party feel more like a group and engaged, not to mention how a theme looks for the Insta pics. Here are some timeless themes that are adaptable and always in style:
Decades Party: The roaring ‘20s, the funky ‘80s, you could maybe even dip your toes into the noughties - dressing up from a specific era is always fun, it gives you a sort of uniform for your weekend, banding all the girls together. Plus, it makes for some golden photo ops.
Glam Night: Get the girls to dress up to the nines, a glamorous dress code that includes sparkles and floor-length dresses, great for the sophisticated hen party. Not sure the girls will get the memo? Send them some inspo pics.
Relaxation Retreat: Go for a laid-back theme with comfortable loungewear, with an itinerary focused on relaxation and pampering. You could even buy hen party pyjamas or robes embroidered with each of the hens' names.
These themes only just touch the surface of potential hen party ideas. Whatever you decide, make sure you plan a hen do that’s tailored to the bride’s wants and needs first, and the hens' second. After all, the day should be all about the bride-to-be. If you’re struggling, Hen Weekends is here to help! Contact us today to make sure your hen party goes off without a hitch.
Here is a list of hen weekend activities that are trending in 2026, that have the seal of approval from our team of hen party experts and party planners
Bottomless brunch is a classic girly hen do activity. You and the girls will come together, have some delicious food, and drink cocktails till your heart's content, or you run out of time. We recommend this activity as an icebreaker or as a start to your weekend, as it gives you time to have a natter and have a little tipple before the fun starts to ramp up with other activities.
Try your hand at creating something new and tasty in a party atmosphere with cocktail making, all supervised by an experienced mixologist. You can either pick your poison or let the mixologist know what notes you like, i.e. sweet, bitter, fruity, etc, and they’ll give you their expert opinion.
Cocktail making is becoming a winning activity for 2026, already having over 300 confirmed bookings for next year**.
Travel back in time and experience the inflatable foamy fun that is ‘It’s a Knockout’. Jump on the inflatables and wear the costumes from the original show. It’s a great way to release some pre-wedding stress, and in our expert opinion, you won’t find a greater inflatable experience anywhere.
You haven’t truly lived until you’ve been to a beach or boat party. They’re truly one-of-a-kind experiences; they breathe a different kind of life into your party. Relax in the sun, drink up some delicious cocktails or party till the cows come home, it’s your choice, the point is, you won’t want to stop once you get the party started.
Life drawing is a hot, up-and-coming 2026 hen do activity. In life drawing, you’ll receive your paper, drawing instruments, bubbly and a male model who’ll pose in a few different poses throughout the session so you can create your very own masterpiece.
Dance classes have always been a hen do favourite, and 2026 is no different. Who doesn’t love a good boogie? I know we do! From iconic cinematic dances from classics like Grease, Dirty Dancing, and more to Ballroom, Salsa, Street, all the way to pole dancing and twerking classes, we do it all, just talk to the team at Hen Weekends and we’ll make your dream dance lesson come true.
A male strip show is a wild and cheeky hen do activity that's practically a rite of passage for any bride-to-be. Expect to see sensual jaw-dropping routines, bodies so hot they could melt the ice caps and some risqué outfits, all in an atmosphere that’ll have even the wildest hen blushing. Turn up the heat in 2026 with something a little wild.
Everyone should have the pleasure of experiencing a cheeky butler at least once in their lives. I mean, having a man come in with only an apron, turning up the charm, playing games, completing chores, and serving you and the girls is class. It’s flirty, fun and only slightly naughty. Peak hen do humour if you ask us.
Slip past the queues and head right on into the action with our VIP club passes. No stress or waiting about, with club passes, you’re guaranteed entry into the best bars and clubs the city has to offer, without question. Nothing dampens a hen party quite like having to wait outside in the cold until the bouncers decide to let you in – skip the fuss with club entry passes.
** as of August 2025
2026 is right around the corner, and the hottest hen do activities are booking up fast. Book your 2026 hen party now to avoid disappointment and to make sure the bride to be gets the send off she deserves. Get in touch with our team today to book in your 2026 hen do now!
Date Posted: Friday 15th August 2025
Author: Lauren Dalrymple
