Classy Hen Do Ideas

We know that some of you are classy girlies and want to shirk the traditional ‘let’s get wasted’ hen party. A classier affair allows you to spend more quality time with your group, and gives the opportunity to properly relax and bond.  

Read on to discover some amazing ideas to inspire you and prove you don’t necessarily have to be covered in L-plates with inflatable willies under your arms in order to have fun (not that we are throwing shade to that set up, whatever floats your proverbial boat, right?) With something to suit all budgets and tastes, you’re sure to find some inspiration…

Afternoon Tea 

Nothing is more elegant than an afternoon tea. Sipping glasses of Champagne (or drinking actual tea) while eating a delightful selection of finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream and petit fours while having a good old girlie gossip is a wonderful way of passing a few hours on your hen party. This traditional British pastime is up for grabs in many UK locations, while a Dublin afternoon tea is ideal as one of our best hen destinations. 

Wine Tasting at a Vineyard 

POV: It’s a beautiful day and you and the girls are exploring a vineyard in some far flung hen destination, strolling through sun-dappled rows of vines and then learning all about the wine production before getting to taste it, all washed down with some tasty nibbles.

This is not only fun and extremely classy, but also educational. You can take your newly acquired knowledge away with you and have a better understanding of which wine to purchase when you go for your next meal. We suggest trying the Cliff Richard Winery Tour in Albufeira. 

Private Canal Boat Tour 

Sightseeing amazing cities such as a hen do in Amsterdam from the water is a genteel and classy experience for the whole group. You can sit onboard, gliding through historic waterways while sipping on bubbles and admiring the views of wobbly houses and tree lined banks. The advantage of this is that there will be no other tourists apart from yourselves, so you can set the classy vibe and relax in each other's company. 

Dinner at a Boujee Restaurant

Not all hen party dinners have to be hosted in a down-to-earth venue that accepts large groups on the proviso they will be noisy and a little bit tipsy! It is possible to secure bookings at higher end establishments with food and drinks that reflect this. Just because you’re a hen party doesn’t mean you don’t want stunning food in equally stunning surroundings.

Spend your hen weekend in Barcelona and you can enjoy a lavish three course meal with Sangria at one of the city's premium venues. Or alternatively you can experience a gourmet restaurant tour in top hen destination Benidorm, proving that this wild hen destination does have a classier side!  

Spa Day 

Luxuriating in a spa could be just the ticket for a classy hen party! There’s nothing quite like being immersed in tranquillity while being pampered with treatments or lounging next to a pool after bubbling away in a jacuzzi.

You and the girls can sip Champagne and connect in a relaxing environment, some spas also offer top notch lunches so you can round the day off over some expertly cooked small plates and more vino. The thermal spas in Albufeira are a perfect example of this.  

Glamping Weekend 

As the name suggests, glamping is camping’s glamorous sister. You can enjoy the great outdoors in comfort with stunning bell tents decked out with fairy lights, comfortable beds and decent showering facilities. Toasting marshmallows over a built in fire pit while stargazing and sharing funny stories is a wholesome way to bond with your fellow hens.

Sleeping under canvas and connecting with nature is joyous, giving you the opportunity to disconnect from your hectic lifestyles and put those electronic devices away. Some glamping experiences offer yoga and holistic therapies if you want to take it up a notch, we guarantee you will return as new women! 

Garden Party 

A more cost effective form of glamping is to host a festival style garden party at home in your own garden. You can hire a bell tent, and decorate the space with bunting, carpets, solar lights and set up a firepit and BBQ. Why not hire a DJ to bang out some of the bride-to-be’s favourite tracks so you can all have some hands-in-the air dancing?

This is also the opportunity to play fun games such as, ‘never have I ever’, and ‘Mr and Mrs’. The great thing about this style of hen party is the privacy you have to let your hair down and relax away from prying eyes and it will keep the costs down. 

Pottery Painting 

This activity is perfect for creative hens who are looking for a relaxed get together. Pottery painting allows you time to chat while you unleash your inner artist in relaxed surroundings and you can make your designs themed towards the hen party. Imagine having your own coffee mug with the dates to commemorate the occasion?

There are also many health benefits to creating art or crafting, stress levels are reduced and a sense of accomplishment at achieving something is incredibly rewarding.