Activities to avoid the hen do from hell!

5 August 2015

Brand new thriller In A Dark Dark Wood by Ruth Ware tells the story of a hen do, which uncovers some secrets best kept hidden...

In a Dark Dark Wood

Leonora hasn't seen Clare for ten years. Not since Nora walked out of school one day and never went back. Until, out of the blue, an invitation to Clare's hen do arrives. Is this a chance for Nora to finally put her past behind her? As the champagne corks pop, the secrets begin to flow, and a hen do for an old school friend begins to take a sinister turn...

In A Dark Dark Wood is available to own now in hardback, and to celebrate, we've given you some alternative activity to the traditional hen do parties in order to avoid the hen do from hell!

Voga SPA do

If the bride doesn't want to get boozy in a bar Voga is the perfect alternative. This brand new fusion of 80s dance, voguing and Yoga is a great activity for working out and having fun with friends. After the workout the hen do continues at a SPA where the hens can relax and reward themselves with a glass of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. Moreover, a great positive of this hen do is that afterwards, the bride is happy and relaxed instead of having a bad hangover.

Cookery lesson at a cosy cottage do

The time before the wedding is always very stressful and emotional for the bride. Therefore, a cosy cottage in the countryside is the perfect rural retreat from stress and for having a good time with friends. The bride can calm down within a relaxed environment at a home away from home. To make the hen do memorable a culinary cooking lesson takes place, which is a great interactive group activity where the hens can get to know each other better. Plus there is a lot of wine accompanying the food.

The slightly different afternoon tea party do

Another alternative to the traditional hen do is a Macaron and Martini-filled afternoon in a vintage teahouse. If the bride and her friends love baking this masterclass is the perfect party. Because there is no fancy equipment involved it makes it easy to recreate the baked goods at home. For an unforgettable afternoon the girls have their own personal barman who mixes Martinis, when the hens had enough from tea, and makes sure that everyone is having a good time.

Film night do

When the bride just wants to hang out with close friends to have a laugh and a chat a film night is the best alternative to the traditional hen do. A sleepover like back in the days creates a relaxed, personal atmosphere and everyone feels comfortable. The sleepover can take place at home or in a hotel. Self-made cakes, snacks like popcorn as well as self-mixed cocktails make the experience unforgettable. The choice of the film can be something the bride has watched together with her friends many years ago, for example Dirty Dancing.

Glamping do

For outdoors and action lovers the Glamping do is the perfect choice. It's a great way of escaping stress and enjoying the stunning beauty of England's nature. The girls stay in glamorous canvas tents, which are styled in a uniquely shabby, chic British way. Activities such as horse riding, canoeing or cycling make sure that everyone is entertained. However, if the hens prefer it a bit quieter they can have a pick nick in a flower meadow or just relax in the tent and talk about old stories.