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Stag and Hen Parties in Dorset

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.

On the Water

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.

Nature’s Playground

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.

Spa Weekends

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!

Fun for Foodies

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.

After Dark…

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!

Where to stay?

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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295 reviews
Cumulus Outdoor Adventure

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Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

Langton Matravers, 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.
Special Offers
- 1 in 5 goes free
  Take advantage of our late season adventure offer for your friends and family and make the most of the warmer sea temperatures in September and October!
  20% OFF COASTEERING AND/OR CLIMBING ON THE STUNNING JURASSIC COAST IN DORSET – 1 in 5 GOES FREE!
  When you book for a group of 5 or more for your Coasteering or Climbing adventure*
  *Offer is valid for any bookings made and taken from 20th August until 31st October 2019 with a minimum group size of five and subject to availability.
  See booking Terms & Conditions.
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Price £22.00 to £100.00 Per Ticket
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45 reviews
Jurassic Coast Guides

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Walking Tour

We offer professional guided walks, tours and fossil hunts anywhere along the full length of the Jurassic Coast and surrounding areas. There is so much to be discovered within the World Heritage site. Not only is there 95 miles of breathtaking…
Lyme Bay RIB Charter

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Boat Trip

Bridport

Exciting & exhilarating boat trips running from West Bay along the Jurassic Coast.
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38 reviews
Cyclexperience

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Cycle Hire

Corfe Castle

Combine tranquility, exercise and discovery on a bike and explore the woodland, heath, beaches and hills of Purbeck.

Price £8.00 to £29.00 Per Ticket
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333 reviews
City Cruises Poole

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Boat Trip

POOLE

Cruises operate daily from Poole Quay and Swanage Pier (1st April - 31st October 2019). We offer a wide selection of cruises along the Jurassic coast, trips to the Victorian resort at Swanage and the Steam Railway, Poole Harbour cruises, evening…

Price £7.00 to £30.00 Per Ticket
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860 reviews
Rock Reef Activity Attraction and Pier Zip

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Adventure Sport Centre

BOURNEMOUTH

RockReef is an all-weather attraction with PierZip - the world's first pier to shore zip wire! Located at the end of Bournemouth Pier,there is a huge range of amazing activities to suit all ages from 4 – 94! Inside you will find 28 individually…
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- BOURNEMOUTH
  We're joining forces with Oceanarium!
  We’re sharing the fun so you can enjoy a wonderful summer period filled with exciting seafront attractions at extraordinary discounted prices.
  All visitors get dual attraction discounted tickets throughout August and September.
  RockReef customers get 30% off at the Oceanarium!
  Oceanarium customers get 20% off at RockReef and the PierZip!
  Have an adventure with RockReef, then immerse yourself in the magical underwater journey in Oceanarium.
  When you visit the first attraction, you will receive a voucher for the other attraction. Simply present your voucher on arrival to receive your discount.
  Book your RockReef session online here.
  Terms & Conditions apply, see www.rockreef.co.uk/joining-forces-oceanarium/
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Price £11.00 to £33.00 Per Ticket
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127 reviews
Adventure 4 All

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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.
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1551 reviews
Dorset Adventure Park

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Watersports Centre

CORFE CASTLE

A huge inflatable woodland waterpark and 2km mud trail with 50 obstacles, all overlooking Corfe Castle. Come and tackle the slides, trampolines, gladiator rings, jumps, hurdles, rollers, monkey bars, bridges, balance beams and loads more. Come and…

Price £8.00 Activity to £17.00 Per Ticket
Henley Hillbillies

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Adventure Sport Centre

Buckland Newton, Dorchester

Henley Hillbillies - Affordable motorsport and shooting activities from only £35 per person.
Ride a quad, smash a clay, accelerate an Ace out of the corner, soar in a hovercraft, hit the target straight in the bull's eye!
Call one…
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- Select two of our fantastic events from our Family and Small Group Prices and receive a £5 discount per person.
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Price £35.00 Per Ticket
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764 reviews
Land and Wave

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Adventure Sport Centre

SWANAGE

Climbing, Coasteering, Sea Kayaking, Bushcraft, Raft Building, Stand Up Paddle Boarding & more in Swanage and The Purbecks. Excellent instructors, top notch kit and passion for the Great Outdoors.

Price £25.00 to £137.00 Per Ticket
Treasure Trails Dorset

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Walking Route

Weymouth

Explore Weymouth seafront with a self-guided Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail; a fun and imaginative way to explore Weymouth with the kids.
Brewery Square

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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, Carluccio's, Zizzi, Hobbs, Phase Eight, a Premier Inn Hotel, Anytime…
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9 reviews
Snapper Charters

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Boat Trip

WEYMOUTH

Snapper Charters offers deep sea fishing boat trips from Weymouth Harbour. Our trips are well suited to families and groups and provide an excellent way to see the stunning Jurassic Coastline. We provide everything you need including rod, reel,…
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58 reviews
AA Shooting School

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Shooting

Manston, Sturminster Newton

Norman in an effort to share his passion for clay shooting set up AA Shooting School for the tuition of shotgun/clay shooting. Providing a safe environment where non licence holders can enjoy the exciting challenge of clay shooting. and regular…
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97 reviews
Archery in Dorset, Crossbows & Axe Throwing in the woods

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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…
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48 reviews
Keyneston Mill

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Botanic Garden

Blandford Forum

From Seed to Bottle
The creative and experimental home of Parterre Fragrances, Keyneston Mill is the largest private botanic gardens in the country dedicated solely to aromatic and scented plants, with over 1,500 varieties in a 50-acre estate. Here…
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- Food & Film Fridays
  On the first Friday of each month from May to September, join us at Keyneston Mill for a feast of cinematc and culinary treats with themed menus and films celebrating life and love from around the world. Tickets (pre-booked only) are £28 per person to include a 2-course supper in the Scented Botanist Bistro followed by the feature film shown in the beautiful intimate setting of the gardens at Keyneston Mill**. See our website for full details of up-coming films. Tickets can be purchased online or in The Scented Botanist Bistro-Cafe.
  £28pp
  Supper 7.30-8pm
  Film starts at dusk. ** if weather is inclement the film will be shown in the Aromadome.
  Pay-bar/hot & cold drinks available to purchase See list of films and dates
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- Indulgence Days
  10am - 4.30pp
  Treat yourself to one of our Indulgence Days combining wellbeing, perfumery, a delicious lunch, all in the beautiful setting of Keyneston Mill.
  Starting with welcome drinks and a fruit platter, you will then be guided through a morning of Dru Yoga in the Dome and River Meadow, and Walking Meditation in the gardens. You will then be treated to a delicious healthy lunch in The Scented Botanist (glass of wine optional!) - before a creative fragrance blending workshop in the afternoon. Suits all ages and abilities, and you will go home chilled, spoiled and fragrant!
  £135pp
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- Afternoon Tea
  The ultimate, wonderfully fragrant Scented Botanist Afternoon Tea! From salted caramel, orange blossom and lemon macaroons inspired by the Citrus Grove, or scones, cream and preserves inspired by The Lost Orchard, to chocolate, nutmeg and ginger mousse with chocolate and cinnamon soil inspired by The Spice Garden, our Afternoon Tea is utterly unique and absolutely delicious.
  This is a wonderful experience and we ask that you book at least one week in advance. Call us on 01258 456831 to confirm your preferred date and time. Alternatively, see our website for further details.
  £35pp
  Further details and reservations
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- Scented Garden Tour
  Every Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
  £15pp
  11:30am-12:30pm
  A short (45 mins to 1 hour) tour of the gardens at Keyneston Mill. You’ll get a unique insight into how we go about creating oils for perfume from seed to bottle here at Keyneston Mill. Discover some of the experimental plants that we grow, harvest and distill to create our fragrances, with exclusive glimpses of the open lab, the distillation equipment and some of our precious oils!
  Book now online
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- Understanding Natural Ingredients & Distillation Workshop
  £50pp
  1:15pm arrival; 1:30pm start - 4:00pm
  An afternoon workshop where you'll learn about different methods of extraction, distillation and perfume making, and you'll explore the unique characteristics of some of the raw ingredients we grow and distil here at Keyneston Mill.You can book together with Understanding Perfumery Workshop (recommended), or just on its own.
  View available dates here
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- Make Your Own Fragrance - Blending workshop
  £70pp
  1.15pm arrival; 1.30pm start -4pm
  A hands on session where you will learn about ingredients and, under the guidance of our experts, create your own fragrance. You will come away with a simple perfume that you will have designed and blended yourself! You can book this workshop together with Introduction to Perfume & Botanical Extracts (recommended), or just on its own. If you wish to have lunch in The Scented Botanist bistro-cafe it is advisable to reserve a table. Call 01258 456831.
  View available dates here
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- Introduction to Perfume & Botanical Extracts Workshops
  £50pp
  9:45am arrival; 10:00am start - 12:30pm
  A half-day introductory workshop giving an overview of the structure and theory of fragrance, and the creation of perfume ingredients and methods of distillation at Keyneston Mill. You'll come away understanding more about fragrance families, how perfumes are constructed, and how we create our fine fragrances at Parterre, from seed to bottle. Be prepared to sniff!
  Check out available dates here
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Dream Adventures & Cycle Mechanic 2 U

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Cycling and Mountain Biking

WAREHAM

Guided rides - Cycle hire - Great Coffee - Mobile cycle mechanic and MIAS Leadership courses in Purbeck area of Dorset.

Price £5.00 to £25.00 Activity
Henley Hillbillies

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Adventure Park/Playground

Buckland Newton, DORCHESTER

Quad Biking (8yrs +) and shooting activities (12yrs+) - Thrills on the hills of Dorset!

Price £35.00 to £159.00 Per Ticket
Brenscombe Outdoor Centre

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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…

Price £24.00 to £45.00 Activity
Treasure Trails Dorset

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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.

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