The Ultimate List of Hen Party Ideas
We’ve collected all of the hen party ideas in one place so you can easily find the perfect hen weekend for you or your bride-to-be.
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Introduction
The amount of hen party ideas on the market in the UK and Europe can seem overwhelming. To help, we’ve pulled together a complete list of hen do ideas to make your organising job a whole lot easier. Build the perfect event for your budding bride with the perfect location, accommodation and activities!
How to Plan Your Hen Party Ideas
Scroll down to find the ultimate list of hen party ideas, but before you get into the categories we have some steps to make sure the party runs smoothly.
1. Meet with the bride herself to get her initial favourite hen do ideas so you have a good idea of where to start – and what not to book!
2. Get together with the bridal party to discuss roles, responsibilities and gather their hen party ideas too. This will make your job a bit easier and avoid any conflicts later.
3. Decide on the overall theme of the hen do. Will it be glitz and glam? A luxury weekend? Are you going overseas or a classic hen night out? Agree on a type of hen party idea to help you narrow down your options
4. Chat to the bride and sort out the guest list so you can ask the invitees about the proposed date and budget options per person. An anonymous poll to decide the budget is a good idea so people don’t feel too pressured!
Hen Ideas by Category
Budget Friendly Ideas
1. If you’re working with a tight budget, there are plenty of cheap hen party ideas that don’t skimp on quality to create a memorable last night of freedom without any money stresses.
2. DIY Cocktail Making – Host your own cocktail making at home with the ingredients, DIY decorations and some nibbles from the supermarket that can be made fancy.
3. A reasonably priced restaurant meal with a few shared bottles of wine and some table decorations
4. Charity shop crawl!
5. Host a karaoke night at home
6. A cupcake decorating party with prizes for the winner
7. Play a game of rounders at your local park followed be a scenic picnic
8. Have an afternoon tea in your home or garden
9. Host a games night including a variety of hilarious hen party games
10. Hire a projector and a hot tub and host a fancy movie night at home complete with popcorn and cocktails
11. Hike a beautiful scenic route and end with a few glasses of prosecco to toast to the bride
Luxury Ideas
12. If your group has a bit more money to spend on a showstopping event, there are plenty of luxe hen party ideas to make you feel like a queen for the day.
13. Luxe spa day in the UK or abroad
14. Hire a hen party house with a hot tub and some mobile activities throughout the weekend
15. Rent a boat or yacht for a party cruise
16. Book a penthouse suite for the girls with rooftop views
17. Travel abroad and hire a villa for a full weekend of partying
18. Hire your own chef and bartender to wait on you like queens
19. Hire out the bride's favourite bar or restaurant for the evening with signature cocktails
20. Rent your own castle for the weekend
21. Hire a beach house with stunning views
Charity Hen Do Ideas
22. Do a good deed whilst also celebrating the upcoming nuptials with hen do ideas that tie in charity like making a craft to donate or raising money for a good cause.
23. Turn your hen do into a fundraising event and raise money for a charity close to the couple’s heart
24. Organise a fun run, dress up in pink and raise money whilst getting fit
25. Enjoy a crafty workshop and donate the projects you make like knitwear or pottery to a good cause
26. Get your swimwear on and participate in a beach clear up
27. Head to a car boot sale with some bubbly and stuff you want to clear out
28. Spend the day planting trees in your local park
29. Host an afternoon tea at a local care home as a good deed
30. Host your own charity (and boozy if you wish) bingo night
31. Have a big sort out of clothes and other trinkets and donate to your local charity shop
32. Have a garage sale!
Nighttime & Party Ideas
The most traditional hen party is a last night of freedom, complete with fun and boozy nightlife hen do ideas that usually ends with a kebab on the way home.
33. A reserved area in your bride’s favourite bar or nightclub
34. Cocktail making class
35. Hire a venue for a private party
36. Bar or pub crawl!
37. A cheeky male strip show
38. Rock out at a concert of your favourite artists
39. A drag show
40. Hen party bingo on your night out
41. Pub quiz night
42. Hire a stripper
43. Your own festival in the garden
44. Ghost tour for any Halloween lovers!
45. VIP bottles, shots and drinks to celebrate the occasion
Hen Party at Home Ideas
More and more hen parties are choosing to hire a hen party house or stay at home, and this means there’s a ton of mobile hen party activities or DIY activities at home you can incorporate into the celebrations.
46. Craft workshop at home
47. A DIY Pamper day without having to leave the house
48. 24-hour movie marathon
49. Mobile cocktail making session
50. Hire a chef or bartender to serve you at home
51. Hen festival just for you and the girls!
52. Hen party games night
53. Host a themed party like space disco, pretty in pink or dress up as the groom!
54. A girls and pets night with your favourite furry friends
Relaxed Ideas
Amidst all the wedding planning, take the weight off your feet for a day or weekend with these rejuvenating hen do ideas that will have you glowing from the inside and out.
55. A gorgeous picnic in a park or even on the beach
56. A chilled yoga class to start the celebrations
57. Hire a glamping pod or yurt
58. Host an epic BBQ with your brides favourite foods
59. A mini road trip with an epic playlist
60. SUP or body boarding at a local lake
61. Give each other manicures and pedicures!
62. An outdoor movie night with a hired projector, blankets and snacks
63. Hire a canal boat for the day
Pamper Party Ideas
Feel like a princess with our collection of hen ideas that include a day of pampering for you in the girls, whether that be beauty or wellness.
64. Of course...a spa day!
65. Full self-care night or weekend with the girls
66. Perfume making class
67. Skincare making workshop
68. Rent a salon out for the day
69. Shopping spree day
70. Have a baking day
71. A sophisticated afternoon tea
72. Make your own mocktails
Crafty Hen Party Ideas
Get creative in honour of the bride’s big day and craft a special gift for yourself or someone else with expert-led crafty workshops.
73. Flower crown making
74. Knicker making for a cheeky option
75. Fascinator making
76. Book a bunting making workshop and make the decorations for the upcoming wedding
77. Craft the centerpieces for the wedding for a personal touch to the day
78. Jewellery making session
79. A pottery painting or creating class
80. A fun and cheeky life drawing experience
81. Decorate your own cakes and crown the best
82. Pimp that penis – design a ceramic penis ornament with paint and decorations!
83. A body painting class where you paint a semi-naked life model
Icebreaker Ideas
If you’re bringing together a new group of ladies, the below list of hen party ideas is designed to help you effortlessly get to know each other so everyone can enjoy the partying ahead.
84. Who Am I game
85. Hen party bingo cards to get to know each other
86. Two truths and a lie as a unique way to learn fun facts about the hens
87. Visit a comedy club
88. Explore your local area with a fun treasure hunt
89.A nostalgic old school sports day
90. See how well the girls work together in an escape room experience
91. Line dancing class
92. Silent disco tour
Foodie Ideas
Who doesn’t love good food to mark a special occasion? Opt for a foodie-themed hen do idea that will fill your bellies as you toast to the budding bride.
93. Pizza making session
94. Have each guest bring a different themed food board for a hen do at home
95. Book a 5-star restaurant
96. A BBQ at the local park
97. Colour-themed picnic
98. A traditional cooking class
99. A tapas making (and eating) workshop
100. Host a cheese and wine night at your hen do home
101. Hire a private chef
102.Finger food and fizz party
Boozy Hen Ideas
Swap the traditional night out on the town with a booze themed activity to get the party started, from cocktail making to wine tasting and everything in between.
103. Cocktail making experience
104. Gin workshop
105. Go wine tasting
106. Visit a vineyard
107. Make your own beer at home
108. Visit a whisky distillery
109. Visit a drinks factory like the Guinnesss Factor or the Heineken Experience
110. Treat yourself to a day out at the Cadbury’s Factory
111. DIY cocktails and funny names
112. Create a movie themed drinks menu
113. Prosecco or beer bike around town
114. Hire your own cocktail bartender
Adrenaline Ideas
If your bride-to-be is a known dare devil, consider organising one or a couple of high-octane experiences to get the blood pumping!
115. High Ropes Course
116. Go Karting
117. Quad Biking
118. Kayaking
119. Jet Skis – perfect for an abroad hen do idea
120. A theme park like Alton Towers or Thorpe Park
121. A water park, especially if you’re visiting somewhere like Tenerife of Majorca
122. Zip lining
123. Fly a plane
124. Hot air balloon
125. Skydiving for the dare devils!
126. Bungee jumping
127. Enjoy a rage room
128. Inflatable assault course
Virtual Ideas
Remote hen do ideas are a great option if all the guests are scattered around the UK and the world, as it’s a cost-effective way to bring everyone together with a fun experience.
129. A virtual pub quiz
130. A remote movie night
131. An online murder mystery
132. A music quiz through Zoom
133. Host a cooking competition
134. Candle making
135. Online comedy show
136. Pyjama party
Nerdy Ideas
If your bride to be is an avid follower of a beloved fandom or just has a particular obsession for a film or game, incorporate this passion in her day with these nerdy hen do ideas.
137. Have a LAN party
138. Play a new multi-player game together
139. A Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter movie marathon
140. Visit a comic-con
141. Cosplay karaoke
142. Visit Disneyland!
143. A reading marathon with snacks and your favourite books
144. Head to an arcade games bar for retro gaming
Outdoorsy Ideas
There are plenty of hen party ideas for nature lovers who thrive under the sunshine, doing something adventurous or simply sleeping under the stars.
145. A camping (a glamping) party
146. A beautiful hike in the countryside
147. Bike ride followed by a picnic
148. Wine vineyard
149. Visit a lido
150. Visit the beach on a sunny day
151. Take a ferry or boat trip
152. Book a surfing lesson
153. Buy some canvases and paint nature
154. Go foraging and press flower petals
155. Clay pigeon shooting
Fitness & Wellness Ideas
The hen weekend is all about your bride to be, and if her passions lie in keeping fit and healthy then she would greatly appreciate an experience that includes that.
156. Dance class
157. Book a rejuvenating yoga class
158. Make your own smoothies
159. Host a healthy brunch to start the day
160. Go for a fun run (maybe even for charity)
161. Book facials for the girls
162. Zorb mini games
163. Enjoy a pole dancing class
164. Book a pilates class
165. A rock-climbing adventure, indoor or outdoor
Themed Hen Party Ideas
Who doesn’t love a fun theme to make a party more memorable? Ask your bride or choose an eye-catching theme you know she’ll love and tell the guests to arrive in fancy dress, decorate the theme and even serve themed food and drinks!
166. Disneyland
167. Each hen is a different colour
168. Burlesque including a themed dance class and photoshoot
169. Dress as your past selves or the occupation you wanted to be when you grew up
170. Dress up as the first letter of your name
171. Dress as movie stars and decorate the hen party house like a film set
172. Host your own Oktoberfest with beer tasting and lederhosen
173. Tropical island themed party to transport you to a holiday destination
174. Christmas themed for any festive lovers!
175. Hen-festival in your own back garden
176. Harry Potter themed with wizards, witches and potions
177. Black and white themed to match a traditional wedding
178. Pretty in pink!
179. Your bride's favourite musical like Chicago, The Greatest Showman or Les Miserables!
See our complete list of hen party themes for more inspiration!
Conclusion
With so many different hen party ideas, there truly is a perfect hen weekend for every bride-to-be out there. As long as you did a bit of prep before getting stuck in, you’re sure to pull off a successful celebration to remember.
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