Planning an awesome hen party in Wales doesn't have to be a chore. There's a huge range of girls weekend options, activities, spa days and unique activities to choose from.
If you've been charged with planning the hen party, there are a few things you need to think about when organising a special do. You'll need to talk with the bride to be about how many girls are coming, where are you going, what's the budget and style of party and what are the non-negotiables?
Once you have these things sorted, you can start looking at a weekend away, or day out activities that will suit everyone's budget and guarantee a brilliant hen party in Wales.
If you're trying to plan a hen party but have no idea what to do, check out our list of hen party ideas to suit a range of budgets and hen party styles.
1. Shake things up at a cocktail masterclass
What could possibly be better than learning how to make your favourite cocktails with the girls? Learn how to be a cocktail pro and the secrets behind mixology at a cocktail masterclass in the city.
Cardiff has several cocktail class options that are the ideal setting for a fun hen party. Be at One offers cocktail classes, reserved areas and bespoke drinks packages for hens.
Learn to mix, muddle and shake with their master bartenders and Be at One will provide tools, spirits and soundtrack. You just bring the fun!
Visit: Be at One
2. Have a coasteering adventure
Looking for a thrilling hen party adventure? Why not try a coasteering activity for a hen party with serious adrenaline vibes. Gather the girls and get your heart racing as you bravely scramble your way across the dramatic Welsh coastline – just don't look down.
This challenging activity will likely push you way out of your comfort zone as you boldly jump off cliffs, traverse rocky outcrops and plunge into frothy pools.
Pembrokeshire and the Gower are the best places to go coasteering in wales and there are also plenty of group accommodation options in these areas, to make a weekend out of it.
Book your saltwater thrills with an outdoor specialist like Big Blue Adventures and explore the coastline safely.
Visit: Big Blue Adventures
3. Luxury spa day
A luxury spa day is a hen party favourite and can also be tailored to suit the group's budget. Lovely Lanelay Hall in Pontyclun has a range of spa packages that would be perfect for a relaxing day with the girls.
The interior is very luxe, Georgian architecture blends seamlessly with contemporary design at this restored 19th-century manor and boutique spa.
Book an indulgent spa day for your group to make full use of the relaxation pool, and brand-new Spa Garden with a free-flowing waterfall and poolside relaxation pods.
There's also a fabulous afternoon tea option which makes for an idea post-spa treat.
Visit: Lanelay Hall
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4. Be a Coyote for the Night
The infamous 'Coyote for the Night' is the ultimate Coyote Ugly Saloon experience in Cardiff and is ideal for hen parties who want to celebrate in style.
This hen package includes Welcome drinks on arrival, a fun daytime dance class with a world-famous Coyote where you and your hen party will learn a dance routine and also enjoy priority entry and queue jump in the evening. There are also drink and food packages to choose from to properly celebrate with your group.
Recreate your fave routines from the iconic film and have a blast with your besties at the same time. Remember, Hell no H20 here!
Visit: Coyote Cardiff
5. Sharpen your kitchen skills at a cookery class
A cookery class is a great way to learn a new skill and have a unique hen party at the same time. One of the best cookery classes in Wales is The Culinary Cottage in Abergavenny.
Who better to teach you and the girls how to hold the perfect dinner part than a lady who cooked a private dinner party for the Queen? Having travelled the world and cooked for celebrities and royalty, Penny Lewis offers cooking classes lasting from half a day to five days.
Participants can also opt to stay at her converted 150-year-old cottage at an added cost. Why not make the most of a hen party trip to foodie heaven Abergavenny and sample local produce in the area and visit their impressive variety of restaurants and cafes.
You can also take advantage of the local hiking routes and hill walks in the area, including scenic Sugar Loaf Mountain, which offers a strenuous walk with lush views.
Tips and hints are provided throughout all sessions and students are also handily provided with a comprehensive portfolio of recipes and menu suggestions at the end of each course. You'll all be a cooking whiz in no time...
Visit: The Culinary Cottage
6. Zip wire through the skies at high speed
If you're looking for an adventure activity for your hen party, then how about zip-lining over a quarry in Wales? Titan 2 is a zip line and heritage experience at the iconic Zip World attraction. Combine adventure and history on an exhilarating four-person parallel zip line, with a unique tour of the Llechwedd slate quarry.
Their robust, former army truck will take you to a 1,400 ft height that overlooks the captivating manmade, industrial mountains, while a guide explains the history and significance of the mining community.
You'll then travel back down via 1 kilometre of zip line that provides thrilling views of the quarry below and a panorama of Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Visit: www.zipworld.co.uk
Read more: Why you need to visit Blaenau Ffestiniog as it gets UNESCO World Heritage status
7. Sing your heart out in a private Karaoke booth
Sing all your favourite songs and release your inner diva in a private karaoke pod in Tiger Tiger Cardiff. Surely belting out the classics is the ultimate hen party activity and is guaranteed to make you all laugh and sing your hearts out.
Choose from a huge range of party anthems in the plush booth and also have your drinks brought to you, so you don't need to waste any singing time queuing at the bar.
After your karaoke session is finished you can continue the hen party festivities by dancing the night away in Tiger Tiger.
Visit: Tiger Tiger
8. Afternoon tea at pretty Ty Hwnt i’r Bont
Afternoon tea is the classic hen party activity and what better place to have one than at the beautiful Ty Hwnt i’r Bont tea room?
Feast upon delicious homemade cakes in the traditional Welsh tea rooms at idyllic Ty Hwnt i’r Bont for a classy hen party in a pretty setting.
Situated on the west bank of the River Conwy, this leafy, 15th-century grade II listed building is a photographer’s dream with colourful Virginia Creepers covering the entirety of the house. This is the place to get some lush Instagram shots of your squad with a leafy background. Tiaras at the ready!
Visit: Ty Hwnt i’r Bont
9. Take part in Welsh’ themed games
Unleash your competitive side with a range of Welsh themed games designed to challenge hen groups, while providing a lot of laughs in the process. Your hen group will take part in 9 totally unique ‘Welsh’ themed games, from Sheep Shenanigans to the Rugby Run.
Their fun games are designed for all abilities and maximum fun and hen groups are be allocated their own 'Activity Host', who will lead hens around the games, keep scores and entertain you throughout the day.
There are loads of opportunities for photos with your squad to commemorate your unique hen activity.
Visit: Welsh Games
10. Go wine tasting in a Welsh vineyard
Enjoy a spot of wine tasting and take a vineyard tour at one of the most beautiful vineyards in Wales. Llanerch Vineyard Hotel, in the Vale of Glamorgan, is set within 22 acres of gorgeous woodlands and vineyards. It has the accolade of being named the second most Instagrammable attraction of its kind in the UK and has been praised by The Duchess of Cornwall.
The vineyard, which has a royal seal of approval, has been hashtagged on Instagram more than 5,000 times, showing pictures of the venue being used for weddings to people posed in front of the crops to their afternoon teas of pastries and cakes.
Here, you'll find stylish accommodation for your hen party, a leafy vineyard and an award-winning restaurant and cookery school. The venue also offers wine tasting and vineyard tour experiences for hens wanting to learn more about Welsh wines.
They offer five varieties of their Cariad wine, including sparkling blush, sparkling brut, dry white, off-dry white and rose, all of which feature on the menus and are available to buy on-site should you fancy taking some wine home.
Visit: llanerch-vineyard.co.uk
11. Laugh out loud at a comedy night
A comedy night is a brilliant hen party activity to bring you all together for a night of laughter. The award-winning Glee Club in Cardiff has a range of comedy nights to choose from and many big acts also perform here with Michael McIntrye, Alan Carr and Jack Whitehall having stepped out on stage here previously.
Hen parties are welcome and hens can also pre-order food & drinks online and they can store any hen party fancy dress items in the cloakroom. I think that's a polite way of saying no giant [and possibly rude], inflatables in the comedy club, please.
Visit: Glee Club
12. Go surfing on a man-made surf lagoon
Why not try and master the waves with your squad on a unique surfing activity in Wales.
The world-first inland, artificial surf lagoon, Adventure Parc Snowdonia hosts loads of cool music festivals, cinema screenings and events, as well as providing perfect waves and surfing lessons - for everyone, from beginners to pros. No matter your surfing skill, there is a surf session for your hen do here.
The park has a 300m ‘Wavegarden’ - or lagoon - which boasts gnarly waves, guaranteed to reach 2m every single time. Whatever the weather.
On-site, you'll also find a boutique spa and lush accommodation at Hilton Garden Inn, so you can enjoy a whole weekend of hen party activities and fun at Adventure Parc.
More info: surfsnowdonia.co.uk
13. Enjoy a bubbly bottomless brunch
Enjoy bubbles with the girls at a bottomless brunch. Gin & Bake in Cardiff is a great option for a fizzy kick start to your hen do. It's part of the excellent Coffi Co brand and is a unique offering in Mermaid Quay with a sheltered gin garden and live bakery in-store.
They open at 10 am on the weekends and offer delectable plates and bottles of fizz so you can start your hen festivities the right way.
It costs around £40 per person with 90 mins of unlimited prosecco and afternoon tea is also available Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Visit: Coffi Co
14. Go Dolphin spotting in Cardigan Bay
Want a hen do with a wildlife twist? Why not go on a dolphin-spotting adventure? Cardigan Bay in beautiful West Wales is home to the UK’s biggest population of dolphins.
Both bottlenose dolphins and the smaller breed harbour porpoises inhabit the waters around the Welsh coast, but you are far more likely to see bottlenose dolphins all year round. If you’re lucky, you might even come across an orca or humpback.
There's a one and a half hour dolphin-spotting tour from tour operator The Bay that departs Gwbert and claims to see dolphins or porpoises (or both) on 80% of their tours. There is also the option of an hour-long tour at a cheaper price of £26, with a 50% chance of seeing dolphins, or upgrading to a two-hour tour for £50 for an almost certain 95% chance of getting lucky. Children's prices are also available.
All the tours start by heading to Cardigan Island and Mwnt, where the resident bottlenose dolphins tend to feed.
They then head down to the coast by Pembrokeshire National Park where there is a good chance of seeing seals on the isolated beaches. Here you will also have a short tour of the caves as the boats are small enough to glide through.
Visit: Dolphin trip
15. Go glamping on the edge of a former quarry
Rather than your usual glamping hen weekend, why not have a unique glamping experience at a former quarry?
At the National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC) near Chepstow, you'll find unique glamping pods situated in an old quarry that has been repurposed into an awesome activity and diving attraction.
The site offers a range of wooden wigwams which range from more basic pods to VIP Wigmam pods that include an exclusive hot tub on your own private decked area, deluxe robes & slippers, shower and toilet facilities, TV, towels and kitchen facilities. They have everything you need for a brilliant hen weekend.
For adventurous hens, why not try their scuba diving activities, Zipline or giant swing and then retire to your cosy cabin and unwind with the girls.
Visit: ndac.co.uk
16. Gin tasting masterclass
Have a gin tasting session and learn all about the world of botanicals at a gin masterclass.
Book a class for your hen party at Brewhouse & Kitchen in Cardiff and under the guidance of their resident 'Gin Expert', your group discover the origins & history of gin, including an insight into the distilling process.
You’ll get to taste 5 different gins, whilst you are guided through the tasting notes, botanicals and subtleties of gin. Your group will also enjoy free nibbles and a range of tonics, with an option to add a meal from their Academy Menu.
Finish off your gin masterclass by choosing your favourite gin and enjoying a large, perfectly served G&T to celebrate.
Visit: Brewhouse & Kitchen
17. Paddleboarding on a pristine lake
Gather the girls and go for a sup session on a pristine lake near Monmouthshire.
Llandegfedd Lake is a spectacular 434-acre reservoir with a water sports and visitor centre on-site. Set amongst the rolling hills of the Usk valley, you'll find an array of activities at the Welsh Water owned and operated lake, including paddle sports, sailing and open water swimming.
The lake is fully kitted out for SUP activities and even has changing rooms with hot showers and a café where you can grab a post-paddle brew with the girls.
For ladies who are SUP beginners, Llandegfedd offer expert tuition and courses to get your paddle skills up to scratch as part of a fun hen activity.
Visit: Llandegfedd Lake
18. Go trampolining in an underground cavern
Only in Wales would you have a former slate cavern transformed into an underground trampoline and subterranean playground.
At Bounce Below, giant trampolines and nets are suspended across two levels in atmospheric caverns illuminated by neon lights. It's a really fun and unique activity for hen parties looking for something a little different.
It's an adventure for young hens at heart as you bounce, crawl and slide your way around this giant complex.
Want to turn it into a weekend? On the same site, you'll find adventure glampsite Llechwedd Glamping.
Relax in a luxury lodge overlooking the slate landscape and watch people whizz past on Zip World's Titan 2 zip line in the distance.
Visit https://www.zipworld.co.uk/bounce-below
19. Horse riding on the beach
Looking for a unique adventure activity for your hen weekend? Book a horse riding beach session with Pembrey Park Riding Centre in Carmarthenshire and experience the thrill of riding along the sand with your squad.
This family-run horse riding centre is located within Pembrey Country Park and has access to the Cefn Sidan beach.
This beach is over eight miles long and has earned the Blue Flag awards repeatedly for its stunning views and cleanliness, it's often described as one of the top beaches in Europe.
You must be an experienced horse rider to come on their dreamy beach rides, as galloping is part of the ride on the beach, but if your group aren't experienced enough yet, come and take a horse lesson with them and their qualified horse riding instructors will get you ready for a beach ride.
Visit: Pembrey Riding Centre
