10 must-visit destinations for unforgettable hen and stag parties

Christine Parsons

Where's the best place to celebrate your up-coming nuptials with your besties? Here's the 10 top destinations for that hen or stag party!

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1. Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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The cool, cosmopolitan Geordie city is packed with gorgeous architecture, culture, fabulous shopping (you can get lost in the Metrocentre it’s so huge!), swanky bars and massive clubs. Something for everyone and loved by both stags and hens.

 

2. Prague

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The top spot for a stag party, Prague is a beautiful city, but let’s be honest, stags tend to be more attracted to the city’s awesome nightlife and cheap beer!

 

3. Dublin

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This beautiful city has it all: it’s swish, sophisticated and home to legendary non-stop party nightlife, thanks mostly to The Temple Bar (above) and amazing restaurants. And don’t forget to book a visit to the Guinness factory!

 

4. Marbella

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Set on the glamorous Costa del Sol, no wonder this sun-kissed town is a hen party hot-spot!  From Michelin-starred restaurants, beautiful beach bars, VIP nightclubs, sun, sea, sand and sangria, it’s got the lot!

 

5. Riga

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This Eastern European gem is a magnet for stag parties. It’s home to the famous bobsleigh track, has some fantastic shooting options, and, with a wickedly saucy underbelly, it’s bursting with bustling bars, crazy clubs and tantalising strip joints.

 

6. Barcelona

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The perfect party destination thanks to it’s unique mixture of city and beach. Spend the day on a sun lounger or grab a bit of culture, and when the sun goes down there are literally hundreds of clubs and bars to explore, many of which don’t close until the sun comes up again!

 

7. Brighton

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You might not be able to guarantee the British weather, but Brighton has a quaint, laid-back British seaside vibe, but with its hedonistic, cosmpolitan atmosphere, it’s jam-packed with restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs to suit all persuasions. Yes, Brighton rocks!

 

8. Amsterdam

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Café culture, flower markets and bicycles galore meets red lights, sex shows and insane nightclubs. In Amsterdam, you can be a saint or a sinner!

 

9. Edinburgh

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Scotland’s captial has SO much to do! How about taking a belly dancing, nude life drawing or pole dancing class, or stage your own mini Highland Games? It’s not short of bars either!

 

10. Budapest

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Welcome to party city! Hens and Stags will both love the party cruises, beer bikes, open-air nightclubs and strip boats!

 

Thanks to Last Night of Freedom, who specialise in Hen and Stag parties, for their top 10 stag and hen do party picks!