The Jealous Bride – murder mystery game

There’s nothing like a murder to spice up your average hen night party. The Jealous Bride themed night involves you and your guests solving a mystery over dinner. Characters are based on real people – and dressing up is a must – plus two actors are provided to keep the action going. The Murder Mystery Company send out invitations with your character and tips, can organise a hotel meal or a stay if you want to play over a weekend and it all sounds rather fun. Check details of this game and others out here.

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Try something new on your stag do with Stagweb

Stag and hen dos are something which can strike fear into the heart of many, not least the couple themselves. If you’re searching for something alternative for a stag party, whatever your reasons, there might just be something perfect from Stagweb.

Though the company offer traditional, if tacky, ideas involving naked ladies, there’s plenty of choice from distillery tours, tenpin bowling with all the trimmings, comedy nights or even a day at the races. All the organisation and bookings are taken care of by the company, so all you need to do is turn up in your best threads and have fun. Find out more from the website.

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Indulgent hen party alternative from Slattery’s, Manchester

If you’re struggling, like so many, to find the perfect way to celebrate before your wedding that doesn’t focus upon drinking and novelty phalluses (phalli?), then worry not! There are quite a few companies who are quickly realising that not all brides want to have a gin-fuelled crying session to mark the end of their single years, and you can find many of them on Bridalwave already.

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Bargain hen supplies at Poundland

If you want cheap and cheerful hen night supplies Poundland have a new range out. Dress up as a bunny or devil, don a veil and a fur L plate or a light-up sash and don’t pay more than £1 for anything. There are 175 stores nationwide and you can visit them online here.

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Will you be screaming ‘I do!’ to Thorpe Park’s new hen packages?

Adventurous brides can have three days of fun with Thorpe Park’s* new hen package. A Trip Planner service can help you make arrangements from sending out invitations, to arranging a date and booking tickets online as a group. Rides include rollercoasters Stealth, Nemesis Inferno and Colossus along with Logger’s Leap and the Rumba Rapids but there are a few tamer ones if you can’t hack it.

Packages start from £99 based on two adults sharing a room or you could just the day trip option which costs from £18.50 per person if you book in a group of five or more online.

*They insist their name should be typed in big shouty capital letters. Tough.

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Clay Pigeon Shooting across the UK for stag dos to remember

When we in the UK think of stag parties we usually see an image of lairy, booze-fuelled tomfoolery. While that’s just perfect for some, for guys looking for a bonding day that’s based in something more unusual and more clearheaded then clay pigeon shooting is worth a thought.

My boyfriend’s brother had just such a stag do and all present had a blast (pardon the accidental pun!), enjoying the company, having a great laugh and enjoying some friendly competition among friends. A round up of all clay pigeon shooting activity days is available at the Clay Target website, part of Adventure 001. Find out more about packages near you at the webpage.

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