10 alternative hen night ideas
Ring? Check. Dress? Check. Groom? Check. Night of vodka-fuelled abandonment with your best mates, some L-plates and a male stripper? Well...
Whilst the Hen Night is the traditional last night of freedom, it doesn't have to be spent with the predictable bar crawl, nightclub and oiled-up stud scenario. We've found 10 alternative hen nights to suit every group of girlfriends.
The London Eye
Champagne, the London skyline and your own private capsule; the London Eye is a great start to a Sex And The City-style hen night, mixing drinks, gossip and a night on the town. For £40 per person, you and your friends will have exclusive check-in, priority boarding and a glass of bubbly for your 30-minute 'flight'. If you have loads of close friends, book the Champagne Cocktail Capsule, a private capsule holding up to 25 people, with your own personal barman. To book, contact www.londoneye.com or call 0870 220 2223.
Spa Pampering
Head-to-toe towelling, comfy slippers and a pile of trashy magazines - doesn't sound like your usual hen night, but it does sound like heaven. With a spa visit, all the girls can enjoy pampering with facials, massages and specialist treatments. Plus, there are spas all over the UK to suit every budget. For the traditional country pile health farm, there are Champneys at Henlow Grange, Tring, Springs (Leicestershire) and Forest Mere. Forget the out-of-date images of carrot juice and 5am power walks - you can just come to relax and indulge yourselves. Day packages start from £69.95, including basic treatments and lunch. For more information, go to www.champneys.com
For a day to remember in London, you might try the famous ladies-only spa, The Sanctuary - you know, the one with the swing over the swimming pool. A day's entry to the Sanctuary is £65 per person, Monday to Thursday and £75 per person Friday to Sunday. Use of the pool (and swing!), sauna, steam room, whirlpool and relaxation areas is included. Treatments are extra and start at £50 for one hour and £33 for half an hour. You can also book a package that includes entry, lunch and loads of extras, starting at £110 per person. Contact The Sanctuary on 0870 770 3350 or visit www.thesanctuary.co.uk. For more spa ideas, check out our list of London's top spas.
A Day at the Races
Feeling lucky? Then how about taking your hens to the races? Choose from Cheltenham, Chepstow, Aintree or Ascot. If you can, time your outing so it coincides with the Grand National or Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot. Or organise an outing to any of the country's racecourses with www.a-day-at-the-races.com. They can arrange for a private box, with champagne and lunch, or a simple picnic. Prices start from £50 per person and go up to about £200 per person. So you can make it as lavish as you desire!
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