Hen Party Ideas

For some hen party ideas and inspiration in the UK, Ireland and Europe, we’ve rounded up our favourite and most popular hen do activities to help you create the perfect hen weekend!

Here at The Foxy Hen, we have classy, tasty, boozey and unique ideas for fun things to do with your hen group:

• Booze Cruise
• Cocktail Making Class
• CSI Save The Groom
• Draw A Nude
• Farm Experience
• Make Up And Photoshoot
• The Cube
• Afternoon Tea
• Treasure Hunt

Booze Cruise

A booze cruise is a great idea for hen parties perched on some of Europe’s most beautiful rivers. This is one of our most popular night activities for a hen party focused on nightlife, dancing and an unforgettable party.

Most of our lively booze cruises run for approximately 1-2 hours in duration. Your hens will experience a DJ, dancefloor and plenty party goers all afloat on the maiden voyage of your hen do.

A little hen told us that booze cruises are also popular with stag parties, so any bachelorettes on your hen party might also find some stags to banter with.

This hen party activity idea is a guaranteed way to ensure your hens leave their mark on your chosen hen destination. Look for a river or booze cruise in Carrick-on-Shannon, Galway, Athlone, Newcastle, Amsterdam and Prague.

Cocktail Making Class

Here at The Foxy Hen, we love getting to try different cocktail mixes. We also know that there is nothing like a couple of quirky drinks to jumpstart the hen party of a lifetime. From flaming shooters to frozen shorts, nothing gets you in the hen party mood quite like some tasty cocktails.

With this hen party idea, not only will your hens be treated to a few classics but they can even chance their arm at making their own. You can put down the vino for the next girly night in as you , my friends, will be experienced mixologists!

With this hen party idea, you can stir up a storm before you drink what you make. What a great way to kick off the hen night out.

For a hen party masterclass in IReland, check out Kilkenny, Limerick, Sligo, Westport or Galway. If you’re planning a hen do in the UK, make sure you try a cocktail class in Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds or Manchester.

CSI Save The Groom

At The Foxy Hen, we couldn’t imagine worse news for the bride to receive during the countdown to her big day than that the groom has disappeared. Not only has he been kidnapped but he has blown the wedding fund!

This unique hen party activity has rapidly become one of our most popular Irish activity options due to the fact that it is challenging, personalised to the bride and lets you explore and have fun in your chosen hen destination.

Our comedy actor / Garda sergeant will meet your hen party in a local bar to divulge the devastating news to the bride.

Next a film will be screened for the hens, courtesy of the best man, that should provide some intel as to the whereabouts of the missing groom. Custom made booklets are provided to add a further personal touch to this hen party idea.

The hens who crack the case will receive a winning bottle of prosecco as well as the gratitude of the bride for rescuing her groom! What she decides to do with him for blowing the fund is another story...

Hens can avail of this hilarious hen party idea in our Irish hen destinations like Athlone, Carrick-on-Shannon, Cork, Dingle, Galway, Kilkenny, Killarney, Lahinch, Mullingar, Sligo and Westport.

Draw A Nude

Keep this hen party idea as a surprise and there’s bound to be gasps in awe as the male subject undoes his robe and bares all for the art class of a lifetime.

Our hunky, nudie art tutors are great multi-taskers and they will help get you set up with pens, paper and some drawing tips.. all whilst completely in the nip!

With this cheeky hen do idea, hens make their dazzling drawings to the bride’s liking as she’ll pick her favourite keepsake to bring home. We can only imagine the groom’s face when he finds that on the wall!

This activity idea suits hen groups who are hoping for something a bit cheeky on their hen party. It’s the perfect option if you don’t want to go the full monty with a stripper but still want some giggles in a private space.

Get your hen party life drawing class going in any of our Irish hen destinations and now also in most of our UK hen destinations.

Farm Experience Or Culchie Craic

Whether the bride is marrying a farmer, a farmer herself or just a good country girl, a farm experience will help her to embrace the rough and tumble of the country life and the chance to catch some cock? A rooster that is...

Catch the cock is just one in a range of hilarious farmyard games that make up this culchie craic activity. Other games might also include trying your hen do hands at milking a cow and some country baking.

This country hen party idea is certainly something different for hens who are hoping to delve into Irish farming life.

Book your hen party farmyard experience in Carrick-on-Shannon, Lahinch or Carlingford.

Makeup And Photoshoot

Your hen party is an unforgettable and momentous occasion, so it makes sense you’d want to capture the best moments with your best gal pals. We love the idea of your own personal photoshoot and professional make-over for your hen party.

This glamorous hen do activity idea sees all your hen crew get kitted out to spend the evening like models, during and after the big photo-op. The professional make-over is a great idea to ensure all the hens feel flockin’ fabulous for the hen night out.

Strike your best pose for our professional photographer and we absolutely recommend that you bring your fav hen costumes, outfits, props and masks with you to make up the look you’re going for. Even better, match your outfits to your favourite hen party theme like festival boho, Disney princesses or 1920s flapper.

This hen party activity lasts for a couple of hours so this idea ensures every hen gets their time in the spotlight. Each hen will get their own individual photo taken while group photos will also be taken, of course.

The hen party idea makes for an activity your hens will never forget.. it will be hanging on their wall after all!Book your hen party photoshoot in any of our Irish hen do destinations like Galway, Waterford, Dublin, Carlingford or Dingle.

Book your hen party photoshoot in any of our Irish hen do destinations like Galway, Waterford, Dublin, Carlingford or Dingle.

The Cube

Hens who enjoy a challenge will love this quizzing hen party idea.

Based on the hit TV show hosted by silver fox Phillip Schofield (our secret crush), this hen party activity is the closest you’ll get to the real deal without actually competing on the show.

Every hen has their chance in the spotlight (or ‘The Cube’) to show off their problem solving, memory and coordination skills. Hens can go head to head in a series of games to determine which hen is the foxiest, and which hen is getting the first set of rounds later.

The Cube activity usually takes place in a private room of a local bar or pub, so you’re perfectly set up to celebrate the winners after with a round of prosecco or even book in some finger food.

To get your game on, book your hen party in for The Cube in any of our Irish destinations like Cork, Kilkenny, Kilarney, Mullingar or Dundalk.

Afternoon Tea

An afternoon tea transports your hens back to the 1920’s with a fancy tea party and would be the perfect hen do activity if you’re planning a vintage, Gatsby or tea party hen theme.

Hens can bask in the 1920’s ambience of a cosy hotel or tea room in a city centre spot for your chosen hen party destination in the UK, Ireland or Europe.

This hen idea sees your girls treated to gourmet sandwiches, lots of sweet treats and cakes, and a hot cuppa to wash it all down. Each venue crafts all of their signature goodies from scratch so hens will definitely be satisfied after this tea party with a twist. Keep an eye out for our afternoon teas that come with bubbly for something extra fancy.

Book your classy afternoon tea in Carlingford, Kilkenny, Cork or Westport.

Treasure Hunt

This hen idea is a great way to ensure your hen party gets out and about to explore more of your chosen destination… beyond the local bar.

A hen party treasure hunt is bound to be a hit with girls who enjoy some sightseeing and adventure as well as puzzles and brain games. This team building hen activity is also a great STEN idea.

Your hen do group will be split into teams and given city maps/booklets complete with photos of the bride and some personal clues.

How well do you know the bride-to-be? Fill up the booklet with sentimental childhood stories, cringey teenage tales and laugh-out-loud photos from the work christmas party.

The only decision left to make with this hen party idea is how much you want to embarrass or celebrate the bride!

Book a hen do treasure hunt in any of our Irish hen destinations!

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