Hen and stag nights are a great excuse for friends and family of the bride or groom-to-be to celebrate their last night of freedom. It is expected that the event organiser will give them a really good send off before they embark on married life.
The trend in the last few years has been to hold stag and hen do's abroad. But in these times of financial restraint many people are now bucking the trend and opting for stag weekends UK instead of Amsterdam, New York or Benidorm.
And why not? There are many benefits to holding your hen or stag do over here instead of away. It is cheaper to get to and so more people are likely to attend, as many people are put off by the high cost of getting to foreign destinations.
You can get there easily on a train or bus, there are no language problems and there is no hassle involved with exchanging currency – what could be easier? There are some great locations across the country for a stag or hen do in the UK.
Go for a city venue known for its nightlife such as Edinburgh or London; or why not go for a coastal location where you can let your hair down at the seaside such as Brighton? There are also many activity weekends which are perfect for these events such as paintballing or car racing.