Hen & stag dos
Hen and Stag Do Ideas in and Around Yorkshire
From race days and city nights to hills and spa breaks: hen and stag do ideas that don’t need a flight.
You don’t need to go abroad for a brilliant hen or stag do. Yorkshire has everything from racecourses to mountains on its doorstep.
Race days
Pontefract and York racecourses are both close to Wakefield. Get dressed up, have a flutter and make a day of it.
City nights
Leeds and York both have great restaurants, bars and cocktail classes. Book a big table, add an activity like escape rooms or axe throwing, then head out.
Outdoor adventures
For something different, head to the Dales or the Peak District for a group hike, climbing, caving or a weekend in a cottage. A day out in the hills followed by a pub dinner is hard to beat.
Relaxed options
- Spa days at a Yorkshire hotel
- Afternoon tea in Harrogate or York
- Cookery or cocktail-making classes
- A long lunch at a country pub
A few tips
- Have it a few weeks before the wedding, not the night before.
- Set a budget everyone can afford.
- Plan one main activity, then let the rest of the day flow.
Written by Ross Wilson, a Wakefield wedding photographer offering affordable wedding photography across Yorkshire.
Questions
Good to know
Where’s good for a hen do near Wakefield?
Leeds and York for city nights, Pontefract or York races for a day out, or Harrogate for afternoon tea and spas.
How long before the wedding should the stag do be?
A few weeks before is ideal, giving everyone time to recover.
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