Stag and Hen do Ideas in London

The city of London is known for its rich cultural history, vibrant nightlife and delicious food - it’s also the home of iconic landmarks such as Buckingham palace and Big Ben, so it just makes sense that this capital city is a go to spot for soon-to-be brides and grooms to celebrate their stag and hen parties.  

That is why we have carefully selected a list of amazing activities for our readers to enjoy so they can have a party they will never forget! Wahey!

The Melting Pot

Got a bride or groom with a bit of a sweet tooth? Are you looking for an activity that the Mum of the bride will enjoy just as much as the bride herself? Well then The Melting Pot sounds like a perfect match! Head on over to Dawn Fry’s summer house and get your hands dirty and your bellies full with her chocolate making lessons!

What they do

With Dawn’s chocolate making lessons you won’t find yourself at a loss with what to do, from making yummy caramel filled choc spheres, chocolate lollipops, to piping out any pattern you want with their silky tempered chocolate (no matter how rude it might be!), we can guarantee you won’t leave this session without a smile or chocolate smudges on your face!

Great for

A bride or groom who’s wanting a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy, Mum and Grandma can make some delicious treats to bring back home before you and your mates get ready to go out for a night on the town.

Price point

The standard package is £45 or £65 indulge in a delicious tank of dark chocolate made with beans you can only get from one specific region with the deluxe package. A £10 per person deposit up front and the full balance is to be paid a day before the session. Contact Dawn via email or phone for more details.

Additional extras

Dawn knows that nothing beats a nice cuppa with your choc, so she provides free tea and coffee! She also has a delicious selection of snacks to nibble on throughout the session and if you know that your bride/groom has a specific drink they prefer, you can even bring your own alcohol!

Good to know

Most sessions start from 10:30 to 3pm and take place in Hitchin- luckily it’s close to the train station which means after you’ve stuffed your face with your tasty treats you can head straight to central London with the rest of your party and let the fun continue!

ClueQuest

If your Bride or Groom is looking for an activity full of mysteries, missions and most importantly, team work, then clueQuest’s Escape Room in London is the place for you!

What they do

Started by four brothers in 2013, clueQuest is proud to say that they were one of the first escape rooms in the UK recognising that something unique and brilliantly fun is a perfect activity for friends, corporate do’s and most importantly- Stags and Hens! They have four different escape room experiences for you and your friends to choose from and eleven duplicates all together of those four mission, they have four different escape room experiences for you and your friends to choose from and eleven versions of those four rooms, meaning up to 66 people can play at any given time - AT THE SAME TIME! 

Stop Professor Blacksheep from plotting against all of mankind with their Operation Blacksheep room, prevent a major cyberattack that will destroy the world with CQ Origenes, find the missing agents with Plan52 or put an end to Professor Blacksheep from turning us all into his sheep henchman with their Revenge of The Sheep room! With all these puzzles, clues and quests, you and your party will be getting your thinking caps on and hopefully, the locks on the doors off!

Good for

A Bride or Groom looking for a fun activity that is both teamwork-based and full of twists and turns! The fact that you can play the same room at the same time makes for great post-room conversation as everyone will have experienced the same challenges (and of course there’s always the competitive element of who got out of the room quickest!) 

Additional Extras

They have their own beautiful private garden and a function room, making it a perfect place to relax after (hopefully!) escaping one of the fateful rooms and if all that head thinking has left your stomach a bit empty, you can even bring your own food to the function room! They also do add ons such as a photograph of you and your team after the experience (this is free!), which can be sent digitally or if you want more of a physical memento of the day, you can buy a framed print. They also have awesome trophies for you and your party to show off to everyone back home that you beat the escape room!

Price Point

An off peak game costs £25 per person and an on peak game costs £30 per person. You book online and pay in full at the time of booking.

Good to Know

ClueQuest are also more than happy to tailor your room to the bride or groom (have I just accidentally made up a slogan?), such as adding personalised items to the game room! Just let them know at the time of booking and they will cleverly weave references or items into the game experience - brilliant! ClueQuest is a ten minute walk from Kings Cross station, making it a perfect place for a Stag or Hen weekend as you can just hop on the tube and whiz off to your next destination right after completing the game!

‍Hen and Stag life drawing

We know how hard it can be when you’re the maid of honour or best man and you just want to find a brilliant activity that you hope the soon-to-be bride or groom will never forget. If they have a bit of an arty side or just want something that would be both a unique experience and an absolute scream, then Hen and Stag life drawing is a perfect match!

What they do

Owner Darren Marshall is an artist with over ten years experience, a degree from Glasgow school of Art under his belt and his mission is to provide you with the Hen or Stag party of your dreams with his life drawing sessions. Get your canvases ready to attend his classes that are taught by experienced art tutors and draw professional live models in the buff! Cheeky!

Great for

A bride or groom that’s looking for a party that is completely out of the box.

Price Point

The price is on average £25 per head, but keep in mind that the lessons are £300 minimum so it could be more per head depending on the size of your party! There is a 25 percent deposit to pay up front and you must pay the balance one month in advance. Contact Hen and Life drawing directly through their website.

Additional extras

Right before you start your lesson you will be donned with a beret and a painted on moustache that would make Picasso himself proud, be prepared to giggle your head off while you play some naughty drawing games and you can even take the art you’ve created home- although it might not be something you want to put on top of your fireplace next to a framed picture of Grandma! You’re more than welcome to bring your own booze and have a tipple while you let your creativity flow, or if you want to host the event at a pub obviously a private room is required!, nothing seems more appropriate than having a nice cocktail during the session.

Good to know

No previous experience or skill is required for these lessons, so it doesn’t matter if you’re the next Van Gogh or if you just scribble on the paper and call it ‘’abstract’’- everyone is welcome here! The sessions can accommodate up to thirty people and the company is based in Islington, but you can have your party in any venue as long as it’s in London or the surrounding counties. Classes have been held from Hotel rooms to pubs so there should be no stress when looking for a place to book!

Creative Biscuit

When you’re looking for somewhere to book for the bride or groom, we know it can be difficult to find an event that is more low-key and chilled compared to the typical boozy evening. Sometimes you don’t want shots poured down your throat at 4am with music blasting so loud it makes your ears ring the next day, sometimes you just want to have a relaxing evening painting away your stress with the people you hold nearest and dearest and with that in mind, ceramics cafe, Creative Biscuit has you covered.

What they do

With over a decade's worth of experience, owners Tim Smith and Karen Dunn know the beauty in picking up a paintbrush and creating something beautiful and with that in mind Creative Biscuit was born. Pick any ceramic that catches your eye and let your inner artist flow by painting a beautiful piece that you can keep forever. From cups to vases and plates, you will not be at a loss of what to paint when you enter their beautiful cafe in South Woodford. You and the rest of your party can even paint a cup each from their beautiful tea set for the bride or groom to bring home as a memento of their special day!

Great for

A bride or a groom who is looking for a more relaxed event.

Price point

It is four pounds to enter the studio, between £4-£20 depending on what ceramics you pick to paint and £12-£16 to add a delicious afternoon tea made by Tim himself - what a bargain! (the price difference is whether you want sandwiches AND cakes or just the former)

Additional extras

If you’re feeling like having a cheeky glass of wine while painting, you are more than welcome to bring your own booze, the cafe even provides the glasses for you! All ages are allowed, so everyone from the kids to Granny and Grandad can get in on the fun :)

Good to know

Is there a certain ceramic you would love to paint but you’re worried Tim and Karen don’t have it? No worries! Let them know in advance and they will get those in for you no problem. They even do other types of crafting in their sessions such as needle punching, weaving and printing! It’s good to keep in mind that Karen and Tim don’t take deposits either so that’s even less stress for everyone!

Abinger Cookery School

Sometimes a bride or groom just wants a day of relaxation, great company and even greater food. Who needs nightclubs and sugary over expensive cocktails when you can sit down with your loved ones and tuck into a delicious meal that you actually made?! With Abinger Cookery School you’ll be in great hands as you pop on your apron and whisk, bake and sautee your troubles away!

What they do

In this beautifully refurbished pub in Dorking, set in the Surrey Hills, you and your party will be treated to an amazing experience under the guise of a cookery class! Lizzie has run the business since around 2 weeks before the first lockdown (there’s a baptism of fire if ever you’ve seen one!). What you will find today is an absolute reflection of Lizzie’s enthusiasm and commitment to every single person who crosses the Abinger threshold having an experience they will never forget!
So firstly, know that Lizzie is not a professional chef (though rumour has it she’s pretty handy at baking)…..she leaves the actual workshops to a highly skilled team of pros. So skilled are they that the Abinger is endorsed to run Weber grill courses! You would not believe what you can create on a barbecue. Like literally, ask Lizzie when you call and prepare to have your mind blown!
They run evening, half day and full day courses and the choice of skills you can learn and delicious goodies you can create is mind boggling. From skills courses like knife handling, butchery and baking, to masterclasses in Italian recipes, ‘dude food’ and British game, the options are almost endless! Alternatively you can create whole menus like Burger and Lobster, a Sushi workshop or the fantastically named Wok and Roll! Combine that with a beautiful garden area and Lizzie and her team’s commitment to tailoring every element of your experience to match everything you want, you can guarantee an awesome time.

Great for

A bride or groom who’s wanting an immersive and interactive experience for the whole group while learning some new skills along the way!

Additional Extras

You can decorate both the indoor and outdoor areas to your heart's desire and when you walk in you will don a beautiful apron that you can even buy as a memento of the day! Bring your own beer or bubbles to enjoy throughout the experience and you’ll soon be channeling your inner Gordon Ramsay (hopefully with less of the swearing) whilst having a great laugh with your nearest and dearest.

Price

A full day is 5 hours and £185 per person, an evening session is two and a half hours and £80 per person and a half day is three hours and £115 per person, you book with a 30% deposit and you pay the rest of the balance six weeks before the event. You’re also best to give owner Lizzie a call right before booking to discuss your budget and timescale.

Good to Know

If you’re reading this and thinking ‘’I’d love to do this but I’m worried I’ll embarrass myself as I can’t even boil pasta without almost burning the house down’’ then don’t worry! Their trained chefs have worked with everyone from experts to complete novices so you’re in great hands as you will be taught with both patience and care. You will also have a big workbench to prepare your food on and when you’re done you will be sat at a table that can hold up to sixteen people, so you don’t need to worry about not having enough space to invite all your loved ones!

Social Pottery

If you’re looking for something that is both creative and a social event for you and your mates, you can guess from the name alone that Social Pottery in central London would be the perfect choice for you!

What they do

Social Pottery aims to create a fun and relaxing environment with their pottery painting sessions, you won’t find yourself at a loss with what to paint as they have over 300 pieces of pottery to choose from, ranging from small to large and 20 colours to paint with! This isn’t a class, which means you have full creative freedom to paint whatever you want, however you want- how exciting! Have a great laugh with your mates as you paint the stress from daily life away, after your session they fire up your amazing creations in their kiln and ten days later you pick them up and voila! You now have an amazing piece of art to always remember this special day by.

Great for

A creative bride or groom who wants to do something special that everyone will enjoy.

Price point

It’s £5 per person to hire the studio out and between £16-£60 for the pottery, depending on what you choose to paint. For a late night pottery sesh, you can book through their website.

Additional extras

All this creative energy making you a bit peckish? No problem! Social Pottery are happy for you to bring your own food or even order a takeout to their studio so you can tuck into your favourite food while you make your masterpieces. You can even bring your own booze so you can wash down your takeaway with a glass of champers or two.

Good to know

The studio is right by Kings Cross station making it a perfect location for a Hen or Stag do weekend as you can finish up your creations and hop on a train to your next destination. Booking for up to groups of six is done online, anything more is done directly through the company through email.

The Clay Garden

There’s nothing more satisfying than owning something that is 100 percent homemade and it’s even better knowing that you’re the one who made it! With The Clay Garden in Hammersmith, you can get that exact feeling if you book an afternoon at their amazing ceramics studio!

What they do

In these two hour sessions The Clay Garden provides a beautiful and warm space for you to hop on one of their twelve pottery wheels so you can make two beautiful ceramic pieces for you to bring home. With their highly skilled tutors and welcoming environment everyone at your party will leave this session with a sense of achievement and brand new skill to show off!

Great for

Any bride or groom who loves anything homemade and don’t mind getting their hands a bit dirty!

Price Point

It’s £100 per head and the deposit is 20 percent. You can pay up to 72 hours in advance. You book through their website.

Additional extras

If you have a party of 12 or more and want something a little more intimate, you can book a private session and get the studio all to yourself. You can even bring your own nibbles and booze to snack on while you create your masterpiece and everyone gets a pottery wheel each so you’re not having to fight over who gets to have a go first! If you’re worried that your piece of pottery may turn out a bit wonky or broken, there’s no need to worry as The Clay Garden’s tutors will train you through this experience, trim off any odd lumps and bumps and put a professional glaze on your ceramics before popping them in the kiln! This is great for a bride who wants a high end result at the end of the session as Clay Garden’s mission is for everyone to walk out with a perfect pottery piece they will be proud of.

Good to know

It takes three weeks to glaze and finish up your ceramics and when they are done they will be sent out to one person to keep safe before giving them to the bride/groom on their big day! The studio is a five minute walk from Hammersmith station which is perfect as it gives you plenty of time to wash the clay off your hands, hop on the tube and let the fun continue!

Pole Academy

Have you ever watched Hustlers and thought ‘’I could do that’’? Well with Pole Academy LDN you can! You’re in great hands as owner Lia Emily Rose has had over ten years of experience of working with a pole and after opening her business in 2018 she has successfully taught people from all walks of life.

What they do

In this high energy, judgement-free zone you will be learning all the basics of pole dancing from spins, sits, climbs and if you’re brave enough, even some upside down inverts! With great music pumping through the studio you will start your session with a five minute warm up to get into the groove of the lesson and hopefully by the end of the hour you will be working that pole like a pro!

Great for

A bride or groom who doesn’t mind getting a little bit sweaty while also having a lot of fun!

Price Point

You pay a £50 deposit, £30 per head and your full payment is based on how many people you book (the maximum is 12 people). You can book your session today through Pole Academy LDN’s website.

Additional extras

It is recommended to bring plenty of water as you will be using up a lot of energy and feel free to bring any other non-alcoholic drinks and snacks if needed! You can also take plenty of pictures to remember the day, although something is telling me this day will be memorable enough as is!

Good to know

We all know what it’s like to feel a little insecure when you’re putting yourself out there and with an environment as vulnerable as a pole dancing class, it makes sense why you might be a little nervous but Pole Academy LDN’s motto is that pole dancing is for everyone and with their upbeat, fun and safe environment they can almost guarantee you will be walking out of their session with more confidence than you walked in with.

Their studio is in Southgate, North London and with the many nightclubs in the area it just makes sense for you and your party to pop over to one and dance the night away!

Wow! As you can see London has something for everyone! We couldn't possibly fit all that London has to offer in one blog but luckily, we've got you covered. Some of the activities based in London that are available nationwide can be found in this blog, and for all of our outdoor enthusiasts, don't miss out on all the action packed activities in and around London in our recent blog.

We’re super excited for you to try the amazing activities we’ve selected for you in this blog. Let us know your favourite and make sure to tag us in your adventures on Instagram. 

If you’re looking for additional inspiration, check out our blogs on Ideas for Hen Parties and Stag Dos in Manchester, Brighton, Bournemouth, Newcastle, Edinburgh, York, Yorkshire, Cardiff or Liverpool. Almost all the activities in the Liverpool blog are available nationwide, so don’t let the title confuse you. Don’t want to organise all activities by yourself and prefer to leave it to the professionals to handle it? Check out these amazing Stag and Hen weekend providers in this blog.

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