Hen Party in Essex

Hen Party in Essex

Dance Party Ideas

Dance Party Ideas

  • 40+ Dance party themes
  • Props used in some classes
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
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Lip Sync Battle

Lip Sync Battle

  • Choose your song
  • Two teams battle
  • Choreographed routine
  • Props included
  • Was £35.00
  • Now £30.00
£5 off
till 28/11/2024
ABBA Dance

ABBA Dance

  • Classic ABBA songs
  • Learn a dance routine to ABBA
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • If you want this class to be based around the Mamma Mia film – please let us know on enquiry
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Spice Girls Dance

Spice Girls Dance

  • Learn a Spice Girls routine
  • Held in city centre venues
  • Experience dance instructor
  • Spectators come free
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Burlesque Dance

Burlesque Dance

  • Fun burlesque themed routine
  • City centre private venues
  • Dance instructor
  • Fun props like fans or boas
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Line Dancing

Line Dancing

  • Line dance routine
  • Country music
  • Experienced instructor
  • Bubbly for the hen
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Beyoncé Texas Hold 'Em

Beyoncé Texas Hold 'Em

  • This Ain’t Texas…
  • Learn Beyoncé’s routine
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Complimentary bubbly
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Barbie Dance

Barbie Dance

  • Barbie themed routine
  • Central venues
  • Fun dance instructor
  • Bubbly provided
  • £29.00
Beyoncé Single Ladies Dance

Beyoncé Single Ladies Dance

  • She put a ring on it!
  • Fun dance class to single ladies
  • Central private venue
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Belly Dance

Belly Dance

  • Get your hips ready!
  • Dress to impress
  • Available in central venues
  • Guided by dance instructor
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Boy Band Dance

Boy Band Dance

  • Nostalgic dance class
  • Dance instructor
  • Private venue
  • Iconic songs & moves
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
90’s Dance

90’s Dance

  • Learn a fun 90’s dance theme
  • City centre private venues
  • Dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Can Can Dance

Can Can Dance

  • Energetic, high kicking dance routine
  • Can Can skirts included
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Chicago Dance

Chicago Dance

  • Jazz hands at the ready ladies!
  • Dress to impress
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Bollywood Dance

Bollywood Dance

  • Learn a story through dance
  • City centre private venues
  • Guided by an instructor
  • Spectators free of charge
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Charleston Dance

Charleston Dance

  • 1920’s dance theme
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Dirty Dancing Dance

Dirty Dancing Dance

  • Fun dirty dancing routine
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
80's Dance

80's Dance

  • Learn a fun 80’s dance routine
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Cheerleading Dance

Cheerleading Dance

  • High energy cheerleading routine
  • Pom-poms included
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Jive Dance

Jive Dance

  • Learn a Jive dance theme
  • Taught by a dance instructor
  • City centre private venues
  • Spectators come free
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
GLEE Dance

GLEE Dance

  • Inspired by hit TV show GLEE
  • Songs include Don’t Stop Believing
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Kisstory Dance

Kisstory Dance

  • Energetic dance class
  • Professional instructor
  • Private function room
  • Fully choreographed routine
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Kylie Dance

Kylie Dance

  • Learn a Kylie dance routine
  • City centre venues
  • Includes a dance instructor
  • Spectators come free
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Mobile Dance Party

Mobile Dance Party

  • We come to you!
  • 20+ Dance class themes
  • Dance instructor
  • Cottages, Apartments
  • £24.00
Grease Dance

Grease Dance

  • Taking you back to Rydell High
  • Grease themed dance routine
  • City centre private venues
  • Pink Lady Jackets included
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Musical Theatre Dance

Musical Theatre Dance

  • West End dance class
  • Dance instructor
  • Private venue
  • Iconic songs & moves
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Disney Dance

Disney Dance

  • Nostalgic dance class
  • Dance instructor
  • Private venue
  • Iconic songs & moves
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Thriller Dance

Thriller Dance

  • Michael Jackson Thriller routine
  • Fancy dress welcome
  • City centre private venues
  • Dance instructor
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Hip Hop Dance

Hip Hop Dance

  • Learn a Hip Hop theme
  • City centre private venues
  • Expert instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Strictly Dance

Strictly Dance

  • Learn to become a Strictly Champion
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Madonna Vogue Dance

Madonna Vogue Dance

  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Learn the famous routine
  • City centre private venues
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024
Little Mix Dance

Little Mix Dance

  • Chart hits dance class
  • Dance instructor
  • Private venue
  • Iconic songs & moves
  • Was £31.00
  • Now £28.00
£3 off
till 28/11/2024

Discover on this page:

- Essex Hen Do Ideas

- Top 10 Hen Do Activities in Essex

- Essex Hen Party Packages

- Hen Party Nights in Essex

- Best Bars for a Hen Do in Essex

- Hen-Friendly Bar Crawls in Essex

- Hen Party Restaurants in Essex

- Things to Do in Essex for a Hen Party

- Getting Around Essex


Essex Hen Do Ideas

Essex is a tourist heaven nestled in the heart of the UK, spread out between different towns, coastal resorts and countryside stays. If you’ve ever watched TOWIE, you know that a hen party in Essex will also be packed with nightlife to remember.

A hen do in Essex offers many activities you and the girls will love. The famous faces that visit this county have created a bustling atmosphere and unmatched restaurants perfect for a special meal. If you're in the mood for beach relaxation, Southend-on-Sea is calling your name, or party all night in Brentwood for the last night of freedom!

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Top 10 Hen Do Activities in Essex for 2025

1. It’s a Knockout

Experience the nostalgia of the classic 1970s show as you immerse yourself in an array of exciting games while running and crawling through inflatable obstacle courses!

2. Smartphone City Treasure Hunt

Work together in groups to unlock clues and puzzles in a competitive treasure hunt that can take place in Chelmsford, Colchester or Brentwood!

3. Naked Butlers

Feel like a TOWIE star and be treated by a butler in the buff, serving drinks and food while playing cheeky games!

4. Tipsy Tea Party

Experience a modern twist on afternoon tea where you’ll enjoy sandwiches, scones, desserts and most importantly, tantalising prosecco!

5. Escape Room

You’ll be locked in a room with the girls and have just an hour to escape. Solve the puzzles and clues to make it out in time!

6. Dodgeball

Unleash your competitive streak as you battle it out by playing fun-filled dodgeball games with the girls. It's an absolute blast!

7. Ceramic Painting

A creative daytime activity that includes an experienced workshop leader who will teach you the basics of painting your own pots and plates!

8. Lip Sync Battle

For any bride-to-be who loves the performing arts, split into groups and face off in a fun lip sync battle – Pitch Perfect style!

9. Bubble Mayhen

Bounce and bash your way through this wild outdoor activity! Picture yourself encased inside a massive inflatable Zorb suit, enjoying action-packed games.

10. Dance Party

Choose from over 30 dance party themes, including ABBA and Beyonce, for a short and sweet dance class led by an experienced instructor in a central venue.

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Essex Hen Party Packages

Our Essex hen party packages are a brilliant way to ensure you and the girls have an amazing weekend. Just a few of the benefits of booking hen party packages in Essex with Funktion Events include:

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Hen Party Nights in Essex

Essex is home to plenty of fantastic nightlife hotspots split across the different towns around the county. From sophisticated cocktail bars in Brentwood to lively pubs lining Southend-on-Sea, it has something for everyone. You're guaranteed a blast in Essex, as it caters to all preferences! Check out a handful of the top places to party in Essex:

Hen Party Nights in Brentwood Essex

Brentwood

Home to the ever-popular Sugar Hut, all you need to do is watch an episode of TOWIE to see what the interior of the swish nightclub is like.

Aside from Sugar Hut, you’ll find some quirky bars around the Brentwood area. For more bang for your buck, a classic option is Slug and Lettuce, and there’s one just across the way from Sugar Hut. If you're heading there, we suggest getting a cocktail/gin tree between the hen group.

  • Bloc 40
  • Sugar Hut
  • The Swan

Hen Party Nights in Chelmsford Essex

Chelmsford

It's probably not as big as Brentwood, but more relaxed in the Chelmsford area of Essex. You can still find expensive suits and eye-catching styles here, so if you’re a bride who wants to splash the cash somewhere special, this is the place to go,

To give you memories that will last forever, take advantage of the colour-changing photo booth in Maisons Bar – a highly Instagramable venue for the girls!

  • Be At One
  • Bar & Beyond
  • Boom Battle Bar

Hen Party Nights in Colchester Essex

Colchester

If you’re planning on wearing dangerously high heels, it might be worth booking a taxi to get you around Colchester. Although the nightlife is more spread out, it’s worth the extra time for the fun you’ll have in each venue.

  • Twisters bar
  • Yates
  • Hudson House

Hen Party Nights in Southend-on-Sea Essex

Southend-on-Sea

If you love the coast, then head to Southend-on-Sea! There are plenty of fantastic bars and pubs with stunning beach views.

It is a great choice for a hen party, offering both chilled outdoor venues by the sea and sophisticated bars with impressive cocktail menus.

  • Revolution
  • Slug and Lettuce
  • The Dickens

Best Bars for a Hen Do in Essex

Essex has an air of sophistication that carries into the evening, offering cocktail bars and colourful dance floors for you to celebrate with. We’ve collected some of the best bars so you don’t get lost in Essex, including the breathtaking Epping Roof Garden and the lively Garrison Tavern inspired by Peaky Blinders. For an unforgettable night out, check out the best clubs in Essex, where you will have a blast!Here are some of the best hen party bars in Essex we haven’t mentioned yet:

  • Epping Roof Garden - A stunning floral bar with mouth-watering cocktails!
  • Ginnys Bar - Fabulous experience with a touch of pink, girly vibes, and an abundance of sweet cocktails!
  • Garrison Tavern - Inspired by the Peaky Blinders TV show, with live music and an atmosphere that's off the charts!

Hen-Friendly Bar Crawls in Essex

If you’re new to the county, we’ve put together some of the best routes around the towns when night falls. Whether heading to Brentwood, Chelmsford or Colchester, we have covered you with the best bar crawls featuring high-quality bars you won't miss out on.

Brentwood Bar Crawl

Hen Party Bar Crawl - Brentwood Essex

Get ready to party at the ultimate hotspot, a favourite among all the Towie stars!

  1. Vine
  2. Swan
  3. Slug and Lettuce
  4. Sugar Hut
  5. Bloc 40

Chelmsford Bar Crawl

Hen Party Bar Crawl - Chelmsford Essex

Prepare for a night of non-stop dancing as you explore the hottest bars in town!

  1. Boom Battle Bar
  2. Walkabout
  3. Slug and Lettuce
  4. Bar & Beyond
  5. Be At One

Colchester Bar Crawl

Hen Party Bar Crawl - Colchester Essex

Immerse yourself in the wild atmosphere of Colchester's top-notch clubs and bars!

  1. Twisters bar
  2. Chappel's bar
  3. Yates
  4. Hudson House
  5. Walkabout

Hen Party Restaurants in Essex

Hen Party Restaurants in Essex

When searching for a restaurant for your hen party in Essex, you and the girls have plenty of options. Whether you want to treat yourself and enjoy a sophisticated meal or prefer a relaxed, laid-back dining experience, the choice is all yours!

Pub Grub

Indulge in delicious pub grub in a cosy and quaint pub in Essex. This is perfect if you and your girlfriends love homely food with many options to satisfy everyone's taste buds.

  • Church Street Tavern
  • The Hoop
  • The Square & Compasses

Casual Dining

Looking for a more laid-back vibe? Essex has plenty of casual dining experiences where you can grab a bite and unwind with the girls.

  • Galvin Green Man
  • Aspera
  • Turtle Bay

Fine Dining

Fine dining is a popular choice for a hen party in Essex, where you can indulge in high-quality food. Plenty of fantastic options for you and the girls; you are guaranteed to find the perfect place!

  • Masons Restaurant
  • Haywards Restaurant
  • Sheesh Chigwell

Things to Do in Essex for a Hen Party

Looking for hen do ideas in Essex? We've got you covered with various fantastic and exciting options to ensure you have a blast!

Colchester Zoo - Calling all animal enthusiasts! Colchester Zoo promises an unforgettable day filled with an incredible variety of animals and rare species.

Wine Tasting - Have a blast with the girls and dive into a fantastic wine tasting experience! It's the ultimate daytime activity you won't want to miss out on!

Colchester Castle - Get ready for a blast at Colchester Castle! History enthusiasts will have a fantastic time exploring fascinating facts and taking an exciting tour.

Life Drawing - Get ready to unleash your creative side as you get sat down to learn how to draw the human body with a nude model to pose for you throughout! - See More »

Escape Room - Take part in an interactive escape room where you must unlock clues and puzzles to escape in time! - See More »

Bottomless Brunch - Indulge in Southeast Asian cuisine, where you can enjoy bottomless cocktails for two hours with the girls! - See More »

Tipsy Tea Party - Dive into a delicious afternoon tea where you and the girls can enjoy scrumptious scones and sandwiches whilst indulging in some tasty prosecco! - See More »

Spa Retreat - Treat yourself to an unforgettable spa experience on your last night of freedom, where you can relax and be pampered.

Beach Day - Have a blast and unwind on the sandy beaches of Essex! Kick back and soak up the sun at popular spots like Clacton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze.

Southend Pier and Railway - Experience the thrill of exploring the world's longest pleasure pier! Step into the pier museum for a dose of history or take a ride on the exciting pier railway.

Water Sports - Head to Southend-on-sea and take part in the fun-filled watersports! Whether you're into kayaking or kite surfing, they've got loads of fun in store for you!

Princes Theatre - Head to Princes Theatre on your hen do where you can watch a range of shows, including cabaret, comedy, musicals, and so much more!

Ghost Tour - Prepare to be amazed as you stroll through the streets, listening to mind-blowing stories that will send shivers down your spine.

Shopping - Get ready for a fabulous shopping spree at the coolest shopping destinations! From the trendy Lakeside to the glamorous Royals Shopping Centre, you ladies are in for a treat!

Getting Around Essex

Getting Around Essex on a Hen Party

Essex has plenty of modes of transportation, perfect for getting around on your hen do!

Walking - Taking a stroll through Essex's towns and cities can be a great way to explore.

Bus - An affordable and convenient way to explore Essex. For something more private, we recommended treating yourself to the hen night party busses that are popular in this county!

Taxis - If you're looking to get around Essex quickly and conveniently, hopping into a taxi is a fantastic option.

Train - Hop on a train and explore the charming towns and cities in Essex. It’s quick, convenient, and ideal for large groups.

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Reviews for Essex

Rating 5.0
Emily Hastings
15th July 2019
Thanks for your help booking - it was great!
Rating 5.0
Cher England
18th May 2019
It was amazing great guy and loads of fun. Would do it all again
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  • Cher England 02
Rating 5.0
Tami Brandon
7th July 2018
We all had a fantastic time
Rating 5.0
Jean
28th May 2018
Great hen do, made even better with Funktion Events!