Hen & Stag Parties

Bath is great for celebration groups looking for relaxation, pampering and great food, together with a bit of adrenalin activity and a good night out, plus some great places to stay for small groups. Celebrations shouldn’t just be limited to weekends – there are some great midweek hotel and spa offers, plus the opportunity for a bit of culture and shopping.

StagWeb and GoHen both take the hassle out of planning a pre-wedding celebration, with free advice guides and an expert team on hand to help you plan.

You can also choose from a range of fun experiences with Yuup Bath, such as paddleboarding or cheese tasting, or browse local workshops, classes and tours.

Adventurous activities

Book the escape room party package at Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein, tackle the ski slopes at Mendip Activity Centre, watch the races at Bath Racecourse, go climbing at Cheddar Gorge, abseil at Wild Wookey, kayak along the river with Wild Swim Bike Run, or try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding with Original Wild.

Workshops and classes

Foodies can get stuck in with pasta making classes at Pasta Laboratory, or experience food of the Middle East at Simi’s Kitchen cooking classes.

Sign up for a cocktail masterclass at The Bootlegger, or your own private cocktail class using a range of exciting and unusual ingredients at The Botanist.

Blow a glass bauble at Bath Aqua Glass, do some crafting projects at Love Makers Cafe, take a luxury perfume makinf workshop at Parterre Fragrances, or book on to a range of classes and days out with Yuup Bath.

Take a tour

See a different side of the city with a private tour of Jane Austen & Bath’s Gothic History, eat your way around Bath's best indies with Savouring Bath, or sign up for a Ghost Hunters Silent Disco Tour or private Ghost Tour.

If you want to do things at your own pace, book a Self-Guided Sightseeing Puzzle Tour of Bath, or solve puzzles across Bath with Go Quest Adventures.

Bath Adventures offers a range of walking tours of the city, or you can hire a Bath Narrowboat for the day to explore the Kennet and Avon Canal! Or keep things simple by hiring a boat and a skipper from Bath River Cruises, complete with Prosecco for your group.

A day of relaxation in Bath

Alternatively, have the ultimate day of relaxation at the The Spa and Bath House at the Royal Crescent Hotel. Or find your zen at The Soul Spa. You can even book a masseuse to come to your apartment or hotel with Ally Massage Therapy.

Evening experiences

Start your night with a cocktail masterclass, or book an evening session at Thermae Bath Spa to admire the sunset view from the rooftop pool. Then hit the town and explore Bath’s vibrant nightlife, or enjoy live music, comedy and theatre to make your hen or stag party a memorable one!

If you're after some inspiration for your hen do, check out our itineraries for a foodie-focused hen party, or a relaxing spa break.

Hen & stag itineraries

Hen & stag party ideas

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