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Planning a stag or hen weekend in Dorset? You’ve reached the right place!
Dorset is becoming increasingly popular with stag and hen parties and it’s not hard to see why; from daring watersports on the Jurassic Coast and thrilling countryside pursuits, to rural escapist retreats and cocktails by the seaside, Dorset really has got the best mix of everything!
So, if you’ve been tasked with organising an experience to remember for your best pals, don’t panic, you’ll find all the inspiration you need right here.
With 95 miles of Jurassic Coast to shout about, you can be sure that Dorset is packed full of exhilarating watersports.
For the daring hen or stag group, you’ll have a great time leaping from cliffs and exploring hidden caves as you go coasteering. You’ll be in safe hands with experienced companies such as Lulworth Outdoors, Adventure 4 All and Cumulus so take the plunge!
For the less brave, kayak tours and stand up paddle boarding are favourite hen and stag do ideas in Dorset and one of the best ways to take in the beautiful coastal scenery, get active and have a laugh with your friends.
If you want to be out on the water but don’t fancy getting wet, a boat ride could be just the activity for you. Lyme Bay RIB Charter offer an exciting range of packages that can be aimed specifically at stag and hen groups including, splash and dash blasts, treasure hunts and coastal cruises.
Unleash your inner warrior and book a day of bushcraft and survival skills with Fore Adventure or Land & Wave! You’ll learn how to light a fire from scratch, fire an arrow, throw an axe and forage for food before camping overnight in the woods. Perfect for hens and stags alike.
Seeking adventure in the countryside? At Henley Hillbillies you can ride a quad bike, smash a clay pigeon, accelerate an Ace Polaris and soar over the hills in a hovercraft, guaranteed to satisfy all the thrill seekers in your party.
For something more leisurely, combine tranquillity, exercise and discovery on a bike and enjoy a themed tour of some of the loveliest parts of Dorset with Cyclexperience. Hire electric bikes and you won’t even break a sweat! A great group activity!
For some down & dirty fun, the Dorset mud trail will give you just that – literally! Leap over lagoons, swing over swamps, bounce through bogs and achieve full swamp monster status! Mud washes off but memories last a lifetime.
If all that wedding planning has made your bride (or groom!) frazzled and fraught, then a spa break will be just what they’re in need of to release all that tension and have a relaxing time with friends.
Book into one of Dorset’s best spa hotels and chill out in in the pool, sauna or steam room and enjoy some indulgent beauty treatments before following up with some afternoon tea or prosecco. Lush!
Or, why not rent a cottage complete with a hot tub or swimming pool for a weekend of frivolity. The possibilities are endless with a property of your own – hire in a private chef to rustle up a special dinner, a mobile therapist to pamper or book a luxury welcome hamper so you can crack open the champers and get the party started as soon as you arrive!
Dorset is bursting full of world class produce and the ideal place to book a food-themed hen or stag do.
For beer lovers, a tour of one of Dorset’s breweries will go down a storm. Go behind the scenes at either Palmers Brewery or Hall & Woodhouse and watch first hand how the beer is brewed before heading off to the bar for a tasting.
If you prefer your grape to your grain then fear not, there are plenty of lovely English vineyards to get lost in as well, our favourites being English Oak Vineyard, Furleigh Estate and Langham.
For a truly sophisticated experience, take a cookery class or forage with one of Dorset’s resident celeb chefs.
The lively seaside towns of Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth are Dorset’s most popular stag and hen destinations due to their vibrant nightlife.
Beachfront brasseries, trendy restaurants, pop up gin bars and cocktail clubs galore, there’s plenty of places to enjoy a few drinks after your day’s activities.
Many bars offer bespoke hen and stag packages such as fun cocktail making, wine tasting classes and special VIP areas, where you can truly make the most of your last night of freedom!
Dorset has plenty of large hotels and self-catering properties that are ideal for accommodating stag and hen parties.
A hotel in the town centre will put you right at the heart of all the action or you may prefer a large house or cottage hidden away in the Dorset countryside – many have their own leisure facilities and will also arrange access to nearby activities such as horse riding, mountain biking, kayaking and golf.
Or you might like to stay in one of our activity centres which are geared up especially to host groups. A great budget option, at these multipurpose centres you can stay, eat and take part in outdoor sports like high rope adventures, volleyball, and rock climbing.
Take a look at our group travel pages where you can take your pick and book your stay.
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Boat Trip
POOLE
Cruises operate daily from Poole Quay and Swanage Pier (1st April - 31st October 2020). Check the website for winter sailings. We offer a wide selection of cruises along the Jurassic coast, trips to the Victorian resort at Swanage and the Steam…
Walking Tour
Martin is now running private fossil walks (6 people max). There will be strict social distancing measures in place. Martin offers professional guided walks, tours and fossil hunts anywhere along the full length of the Jurassic Coast and surrounding…
Adventure Sport Centre
Adventure 4 All are specialists in Outdoor Adventure. Their activities go beyond your expectations to give you an experience second to none. Their core activities include Coasteering, Stand Up Paddleboarding and Rock Climbing.
Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
DORCHESTER
Nestled in a rustic woodland you will find Insight Activities shooting and throwing ranges where anyone can learn the arts of Archery, Crossbows, Axe Throwing and Archery Combat Tag in Dorset. Insight Activities are a small specialist provider, not…
Watersports
Osprey Quay, PORTLAND
The Official Test Centre (OTC) is the windsurfing, kitesurfing and stand up paddling (SUP) centre located right on the water’s edge, within the grounds of the National Sailing Academy on Portland.
Adventure Sport Centre
BOURNEMOUTH
RockReef is an all year, all weather activity attraction located at the end of Bournemouth Pier. Outside is the awesome PierZip, the first pier to shore zip wire in the world! If you can climb the 60ft tower at the end of the pier, you launch…
Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
SWANAGE
Activities include: Coasteering, Kayaking, Climbing & Abseiling and Bushcraft amongst other things, plus outdoor corporate events, fun days and team building for business plus school and youth residential programmes and activity days.
Cycle Hire
CORFE CASTLE
Cyclexperience has now re-opened 7 days a week - combine tranquility, exercise and discovery on a bike and explore the woodland, heath, beaches and hills of Purbeck.
Shooting
Manston, STURMINSTER NEWTON
Open for everyone!
AA Shooting School provides clay pigeon shooting lessons near Sturminster Newton. Set on a working farm in the beautiful North Dorset countryside, the location is ideal for a clay pigeon shooting activity day or weekend break.…
Family Fun
DORCHESTER
Brewery Square is a vibrant and stylish regeneration in the heart of Dorchester which currently boasts a variety of shops, eateries and leisure facilities including; Nando's, Zizzi, Hobbs, Phase Eight, a Premier Inn Hotel, Anytime Fitness and an…
Walking Tour
Hope Square, WEYMOUTH
Turn a regular day out in Weymouth into a full-blown adventure! The Weymouth Mystery Treasure Trail is a captivating challenge that combines mind-twisting clues and fascinating stories for anyone with a sense of adventure.
Adventure Park/Playground
Buckland Newton, DORCHESTER
*LATEST UPDATE* Henley Hillbillies will be closed for 2020. Quad Biking (8yrs +) and shooting activities (12yrs+) - Thrills on the hills of Dorset!
Botanic Garden
BLANDFORD FORUM
Keyneston Mill is open from 10am - 5pm (everyday except Tuesday). The Scented Botanist bistro has a new lunch menu, socially distanced inside seating is now available and we are taking reservations. Explore 30 acres of beautiful grounds…
Boat Trip
West Bay, BRIDPORT
Exciting & exhilarating boat trips running from West Bay along the Jurassic Coast.
Boat Trip
WEYMOUTH
Snapper Charters are now operating with reduced capacity due to the current Covid restrictions. Please contact them for accurate trip pricing. Snapper Charters offers deep sea fishing boat trips from Weymouth Harbour. Our trips are well suited to…
Leisure/Swimming Pool
POOLE
The South Coast’s leading entertainment centre with Cinema, Bowling, Children's Soft Play Area, Bingo, Fitness Centre, many restaurants and Splashdown - the UK’s most exciting indoor and outdoor water rides.
Adventure Sports
We specialise in Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Stand-Up Paddle boarding, Rock Climbing, Coasteering, Archery, Axe & Knife Throwing! Our team of qualified and experienced instructors offer a range of adventurous activities around Shaftesbury, and the…
Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
CORFE CASTLE
Activities include: High ropes course, power boating, kayaking, climbing, mountain biking and so much more. The Centre is located in spectacular surroundings close to Corfe Castle and Poole Harbour. Experienced, qualified instructors provide…
Activity Centre
SWANAGE
We will reopen from Easter 2021 with our usual courses: stone carving, sculpture, letter carving, family sessions - as well as new workshops. Sale of locally produced items including headgear, hosiery, jewellery, candles, cards and artwork. Tea…
Boat Trip
LYME REGIS
Lyme RIB Rides is the newest water attraction in Lyme Bay. We offer fast and slower paced boat trips, suitable for the whole family, along the beautiful Jurassic Coastline. See the historic scenery up close while enjoying an exhilarating ride on our…
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