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The perfect hen night
  • The perfect hen night

  • When it comes to hen nights, there are numerous ideas to choose from, but which will best suit your style?

The sophisticated hen
What could be better for this stylish girl than an elegant city break? The perfect combination of shopping, afternoon tea, perhaps a manicure and dinner is just the thing. Hens looking to stay close to home should consider London, Leeds, Manchester and Edinburgh as perfect city options.
We love... Pret-a-Portea - the fashionista's afternoon tea, around £35 per head at The Berkeley hotel, London www.the-berkeley.co.uk

The active hen
The active hen won't be happy sitting around drinking tea and being dragged around Harvey Nics. She needs the great outdoors and a bit of excitement. Paint balling, kite surfing, go carting and quad biking should all be at the top of your planning list, alongside a country cottage with a cosy kitchen where you can relax with your bruises.
We love... Go Ape - swing from the trees at this forest adventure course with sites around the country, from £20 per person www.goape.co.uk, 0870 444 5562.

The domesticated hen
What could be lovelier for the domesticated hen than a weekend in a picture postcard cottage with her favourite friends? Go for walks, explore the surrounding area and complete the day with a gourmet dinner at home. You could even decide to call in the caterers for an extra treat.
We love... Berkeley House in the Cotswolds - the ultimate stylish retreat with seven bedrooms, from £30 per person per night www.lenaproudlock.co.uk/escapes, 01666 500051.

The pampered hen
Somebody whisk this girl off to a spa for the weekend... it's her idea of heaven on earth. Failing that, an afternoon will do, or even a pampering session in the comfort of her own home.
We love... Feel Fabulous - great for a girlie night in. Feel Fabulous will arrive armed with chick flicks and magazines. Choose from treatments including St Tropez tanning, hot stone manicures, herb and flower infused pedicures and facials. Prices start at £125. www.feelfabulous.co.uk, 07736 126480

The adventurous hen
While we all love the comforts of home, the adventurous hen will want to travel further afield on her hen night. She wants to wander around Parisian art galleries, have a flutter in Vegas... or maybe dance the night away in a club in Ibiza!
We love... www.lastminute.com - the place to hunt for that perfect adventure.

 

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