148 Hen Party Ideas & Activities Across the UK & Europe

Hen Party Activity Ideas: Something for Every Hen Group

Every hen group has its own style, and the bride's is the one that counts. These are the types we book most for UK and European hens, drawn from 55,000+ parties since 2007.

Dance & Song

Our biggest category. Themed dance classes (line dancing leads, then ABBA, Beyoncé, Spice Girls), lip sync battles and silent disco tours. No experience needed, from around £23pp.

Creative & Crafty

Hands-on sessions that suit every age in the hen group: ceramic painting, flower crowns and textile crafts, plus perfume making. You keep what you make.

Food & Drink

Cocktail making, bottomless brunches, afternoon tea and chocolate making. These suit the widest age ranges and work for almost any hen group.

Cheeky & Sexy

Dreamboys, Pimp That Penis (penis painting, also known as Dickorate) and buff butlers. Best for a cheeky hen group; save these for a night the bride's mum and colleagues aren't joining. Browse sexy hen ideas.

Mobile & At-Home

Booked a hen house or Airbnb? Mobile hen activities come to you, from life drawing and cocktails to butlers, pamper parties and crafts. No taxis, no rushing.

Relaxed & Classy

Spa days, afternoon tea, wine tasting and private dining when the bride wants something calmer. Browse classy hen ideas.

Budget-Friendly

A smartphone treasure hunt from £16pp, silent disco tours from £23pp, DIY craft kits posted to your door, or a cocktail bartender who comes to you. Browse cheap hen ideas.

“Hens always tell me they can't dance, then they're up within five minutes. Line dancing, ABBA, Beyoncé, Spice Girls, the whole group gets stuck in for the bride.”

Eleanor
Group Booking Specialist

Popular Hen Activities by City

• Liverpool: life drawing, line dancing, Dreamboys
• London: cocktail making, boat parties, bottomless brunch
• Brighton: beach, cocktail making, drag brunch
• Manchester: cocktail making, Pimp That Penis, crazy golf
• Edinburgh: highland games, silent disco tour, cocktails and a meal
• Cardiff: Welsh games, sip and paint, bottomless brunch

Heading abroad? Each destination is different, so see what's on offer on our hen party destinations page.

How to Choose the Right Hen Activities

Between us we sort hen parties all year round, so we've seen what lands and what falls flat. The trick is simple: choose for the bride and for the group you've actually got, not the one on Instagram. Our hen party planners do this daily if you want a steer.

Start with the bride

If she loves a big night out and a dancefloor, lean cheeky and lively. If she'd rather a relaxed catch-up, look at spa days, afternoon tea or a craft session. It's her weekend, so build around what she'll genuinely enjoy.

Think about the hen group

Most hen groups are a mix, the bride's mum, future mother-in-law, school friends, work friends and people who've never met. Pick a sociable, low-pressure first activity to break the ice (cocktails, crafts, life drawing and dance classes all work), and keep the cheekier ideas for a close-knit hen group.

Consider where you're staying

City-centre hotels suit venue activities within walking distance, ideally within a mile so nobody's in taxis in heels. Hen houses and country cottages are made for mobile activities that come to the door. Always check the property allows external suppliers before you book one in.

Keep the day simple

One or two daytime activities, time for food and time to get ready is plenty. We'd happily book you more, but a relaxed plan is the one everyone actually enjoys, and it leaves room for the night out.

Hen Party Activity Costs & Budget Guide

You can plan a great hen at almost any budget. These ranges are based on real averages and 2,811+ customer reviews.

Keeping costs down

Stick to one main daytime activity and build the rest around lower-cost ideas: a treasure hunt (£16pp), a silent disco tour (from £23pp), DIY craft kits, or afternoon tea somewhere lovely. Booking restaurants for earlier slots often gets you on early-bird menus too.

Mid-range plans

A typical hen weekend is one activity like cocktail making or a dance class, a nice meal out, and a few bars after. That usually lands around £150–250 per person for the full weekend including accommodation. Want it all sorted in one go? Our hen party packages bundle activities, accommodation and nightlife at fixed prices.

Premium options

If the hen group's happy to spend more, add spa sessions, private dining or premium cocktail venues. Browse classy hen ideas for the more indulgent end.

When to Book Your Hen Activities

After thousands of hen weekends, we know which slots disappear first.

Book early for the best choice

Saturday afternoon slots between 1pm and 4pm sell out first, especially for dance classes, life drawing and cocktail making. For a hen between April and July in Liverpool, Edinburgh or Brighton, book 8–10 weeks ahead to get your preferred time.

What fills up fastest

• Dreamboys and cocktail classes in major cities on Saturday nights
• Life drawing in popular hen destinations (Liverpool books 10+ weeks ahead)
• Mobile activities for hen houses in peak season
• Evening shows with limited seating

Left it late?

Contact our team. With 148 activities across the UK and Europe, we can almost always find something that fits, however close you are to the date.

Why Book Your Hen Party With Funktion Events

Tell us the dates, the city and roughly how many of you, and we take it from there: booking the suppliers, sorting timings and lining up venues. The maid of honour gets to enjoy the hen weekend instead of running it.

• You choose what you fancy; we confirm it all with the suppliers.
• Everyone pays their own share online, so you're not chasing the group for money.
• A dedicated planner from first enquiry to the big weekend.
• ABTA-bonded (Y6501), so the deposit and balance are protected.

Ready to start? Build your own hen party online, or call the team on 0161 341 0052 and we'll put it together.

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