Unusual Hen Party Ideas

Planning a hen party can be daunting, and finding unique ideas to make it memorable is even more challenging. If you're tired of the typical spa days and cocktail making classes, consider some unusual hen party ideas that will make the event unforgettable.

How about a vintage tea party with dressed-up waiters and a selection of teas and pastries? Or a pottery workshop, where you and your friends can get creative and make ceramics to remember the occasion?

For more adventurous brides-to-be, why not try a survival skills course, a pole dancing lesson, or even a trapeze class? By opting for an unusual hen party, you'll create long-lasting memories you and your friends will cherish for years.

Non-Traditional Hen Do Ideas

Here is a collection of 20 unusual hen party ideas. that offer something strange and different while delivering a fun time activity.

ABBA Dance

ABBA Dance

  • Classic ABBA songs
  • Learn a dance routine to ABBA
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £28.00
  • Now £25.00
£3 off
till 31/03/2024
Rating 5.0 of 5
Bar Crawl Buffs

Bar Crawl Buffs

  • Exclusive bar crawl
  • Male chaperones
  • Visit bars & clubs
  • Shots, dares & games
  • £35.00
Goofy Games

Goofy Games

  • Wacky goofy team games
  • Inflatables, challenges
  • Fancy dress for the hen
  • Similar to It’s a Knockout
  • £42.50
Rating 5.0 of 5
Prosecco Bike

Prosecco Bike

  • Explore the city
  • Prosecco on board
  • Group bicycle
  • Daytime fun
  • £550.00
Lip Sync Battle

Lip Sync Battle

  • Choose your song
  • Two teams battle
  • Choreographed routine
  • Props included
  • Was £35.00
  • Now £30.00
£5 off
till 31/03/2024
Rating 4.9 of 5
Body Painting

Body Painting

  • Semi naked model
  • Cheeky artist fun
  • All materials
  • Art tutor to assist
  • £35.00
Rating 5.0 of 5
Olympic Shames

Olympic Shames

  • Silly Innuendo Games
  • Great for hen parties
  • Tutus in team colours
  • Adult version of sports day
  • £34.50
Rating 5.0 of 5
Disney Dance

Disney Dance

  • Nostalgic dance class
  • Dance instructor
  • Private venue
  • Iconic songs & moves
  • Was £28.00
  • Now £25.00
£3 off
till 31/03/2024
Rating 5.0 of 5
Escape Rooms

Escape Rooms

  • Interactive escape rooms
  • Challenges, puzzles, clues
  • Themed rooms
  • Will you escape in time!
  • £25.00
Rating 5.0 of 5
Dodgeball

Dodgeball

  • Learn and play dodgeball
  • Bibs and headbands
  • Play many mini games
  • Sport venue hire included
  • £28.00
Rating 5.0 of 5

How to Plan an Unusual Hen Do

How to Plan an Unusual Hen Do

Welcome to the home of unique ideas for your upcoming party! The first port of call when organising your unusual hen party is to find experiences that catch your eye. Make sure to do your research when browsing to compare prices and find one that comfortably fits your groups budget, whilst still choosing quality services over quantity.

Finally, could you think about planning small details like decorations or catering ahead of time so everything runs smoothly? With these straight-forward tips and tricks, you can arrange an unusual hen party that will surely make lasting memories.

We have handled all sorts of requests for unusual hen party ideas that we're more than happy to accommodate for! Remember that your party is a once in a lifetime affair, so don't compromise on having the perfect experience for you.

See below for more helpful ideas, activities and themes.

18 Unusual Hen Do Activities

Crazy Unique Hen Activities

Crazy Hen Activities

If you fancy something out of the box for your celebrations you've come to the right place! We grouped together all of our weird and wonderful activities that will make sure your party is a memorable one no matter what you're looking for. Unsual hen party ideas come in all shapes and sizes, from our fun-filled Olympic shames and hilarious hen challenge to a boozy prosecco bike.

Let's deliver some fantastic laughs and get the hen party to participate in some crazy hen activities.

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Non Traditional Ideas for Hen Do's

1. Alternative Hen Do Activities

Of course, the main thing that will set the scene for your last night of freedom is the activities you take part in! We've put together a few popular, non-traditional options below to help you get the ball rolling.

 Goofy Games - Enjoy a unique experience that will get your group laughing is our goofy games hen party!

 Escape Rooms - Forget about all the generic activities and plan your ideas around skill and logic with our escape rooms hen party.

 GlowSports - Add some light-hearted fitness into your weekend ideas with the help of our GlowSports hen party!

2. Unusual Hen Party Themes

Hen Themes are quick and easy ways to completely transform your celebratory weekend without breaking the bank. Harry Potter hen parties are increasing; here are some non-traditional ideas.

Dress as the Other Half

This theme is precisely what it says, give the bride-to-be an experience that she won’t ever forget by making the whole group dress up as her fiancé whether they’ve got a particular style or item of clothing they always wear. This hilarious, creative, unique theme is perfect for your non-traditional hen party ideas!

Neon Hen Theme

You only usually get one chance to do your last night of freedom, so why not stand out from the crowd with a neon-themed celebration? Get all the girls to either wear one neon item of clothing or accessory or let them go all out, go big or go home, right?

Social Memes

Unless you live under a rock, it’s almost impossible to go on social media and not come across at least one social meme. And everybody has a favourite or one they always see, so why not incorporate this into your celebration by either dressing up as the meme or adding it in another way?

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3. Different Hen Weekend UK Destinations

You can try some non-traditional hen ideas when choosing your location. These locations are still popular, but maybe not your first thought.

 Bristol - Gaining more popularity over the years, this Bristol is still up and coming in the hen party scene.  Full of different types of nightlife and quirky accommodation.

Chester - This quaint little city is a hidden treasure that we don’t think enough people know about. A hen party in Chester offers 120+ party activities inside its Roman city centre and the surrounding areas.

 Southampton - Surprising to most, a hen party in Southampton can give you a weekend full of flare and fun. Whether it’s because of the vast selection of things to do or the extraordinary way this city comes alive after dark.

 Lisbon - With 30+ activities, deciding on a hen party in Lisbon has never been easier! Known for being the party capital of Portugal, Lisbon can provide you will some stunning sandy beaches and equally some incredible Portuguese culture

 Warsaw - The perfect way to experience something new and unique is with a Warsaw hen party! A stunning city. With cocktails costing 25 zloty (around £5!), we don’t know what other reasons you need to head over to this Polish paradise for your weekend.

Choose Something that Others Won't Expect

Hopefully, we have given you some unusual hen activities and ideas that will cause surprises compared to the more traditional ones. Our advice would be don’t go overboard with weirdness; mix and match with some classic things like cocktail making & dance hen parties.

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