Top UK Stag Weekend Destinations

Stag weekends Bournemouth - With the summer approaching, the coast seems like an obvious choice, and many Britons have elected Bournemouth as one of their most popular destinations in the UK. With its beautiful beaches (ok, we are talking UK standards here) and its reputation of being 'Britain's happiest place to live', Bournemouth offers plenty of activities to its visitors. Why not hire a beach hut, enjoy the fresh air and the stunning view, and get started from there? The city hosts a lot of festivals and events during the summer season, which culminate into the famous Air Festival in August. Other activities during the day include sports (notably water sports - Bournemouth's beaches offer great conditions for windsurfing and even kitesurfing), exhibitions and shopping centres. But what about nightly activities (because, let's face it, that is what stag weekends are all about)? Bournemouth has a wide range of nightclubs and party pubs, most of which offer tailored 'stag weekend' packages that promise hassle-free fun (emphasis on 'fun' here). And if the usual lap dancing seems too much of a cliché to you, comedy shows and cabaret parties are always a good alternative. In fact, with its well-known Comedy Club, the city promises to turn your stag weekend into a really big laughing matter.

Stag weekends London - Good ol' London might sound too touristy for your perfect getaway, but the capital's vastness and diverse offerings are precisely the factors that can contribute to an ideal stag weekend. Just because it is one of the biggest cities in the world, that does not mean that London does not offer many outdoors activities. For the most adventurous who do not wish to get stuck in the infamous zone 1, popular stag weekend spots include off road karts, hover crafting, 4x4 driving, paintballing, beer keg racing and clay shooting, as well as the usual horseracing and football pitches. In contrast, for your perfect hen weekend you can find spa treatments and other health club offerings. And when the sun finally sets, London becomes the place where anything is possible - except boredom. Pubs, nightclubs and parties are the usual suspects, but add to that strip limos and casinos and you have got yourself the perfect mix for the weekend. And for those who cannot ever get enough, a good way of celebrating might be one of those fancy VIP night clubbing packages. Finally, if you are in the mood for something with a different feel, we recommend medieval banquets and murder mystery solving.

Stag weekends Brighton - Another popular destination for stag weekend is Brighton, which is often considered as one of the best in the UK for nightlife. On its many beaches, there are a lot of bars, pubs and clubs that will make your summer stag weekend a memorable one. A particularly appreciated event in Brighton is the Brighton Festival Fringe, the largest annual arts festival in England where you will find anything you need to have a great time. Being on the coast and benefiting from mostly nice weather in the summer, Brighton is a fantastic place for all sorts of water sports and outdoors activities, or just to lie in the sun before all the night madness kicks off. Speaking of which, you do not have to go far away from the shore to enjoy a wonderful night out - everything you need you can find it there. Good music, nice food and fresh drinks accompanied by the sound of the sea in the background to make your stage weekend an unforgettable one. And because Brighton has a very young feel to it, why not try one of those party buses for a crazy ride? And do not worry about losing your balance, because that is exactly the point - you have the rest of your life to find it.

Stag weekends Bristol - As one of the biggest city in the UK, Bristol is another top destination for stag weekends. With its dynamicity, Bristol offers a wide range of opportunities for all those who are looking for one last crazy weekend in their lives. Bristol is famous for its music and film industries and is the place where you will find a great combination of fun and culture, with its numerous historic spots to visit just to add a few moments of cleverness to an otherwise completely wild weekend. On that front, the city is second to none in offering great, and was voted in the top ten party cities in the UK. It is a wonderful spot for a guys' (or girls') night out, with over 500 bars and pubs to make sure that everyone can have a great time. And let's not forget that Bristol is the home of the famous Harbour Festival, which usually takes place in August, with lots of music, dance and so on - it is one of the UK's biggest and most-love free events, and that is why it is getting bigger this year expanding into Castle Park.

Stag weekends Newcastle - Newcastle has gained much popularity over the last few years as a destination for stag and hen weekends. Considered by many as one of the best cities in the UK for nightlife, with an awful lot of restaurants, bars and clubs, Newcastle is also a very art-focused location, with plenty of theatres, cinemas, music events festivals and fairs as well - The Hoppings in particular, among Europe's largest travelling fun fairs, are held in June every year and are always a safe bet for visitors looking for fun thing to do. Also worth of mentioning is Mela (which is Sanskrit for 'gathering'), which takes place on August's bank holiday, a very popular fair where, you guessed it, people gather to enjoy food, dances and music from a good deal of Asian cultures. In the city, you can also find any kind of activity that has the word 'fun' attached to it - sports, concerts, health activities , dining, drinking, partying, lap dancing, etc. - you name it. Cruise rivers, casinos and greyhound racing should be on top of the list.

Stag weekends Edinburgh - Voted in a 2009 YouGov poll as 'most desirable city in which to live in the UK', Edinburgh is not bad to visit for just a quick stag weekend as well. Traditionally Britain's most popular tourist destination after London, Edinburgh is used to host a number of great events, the most famous of which is without a doubt the Edinburgh Festival, a series of multiple events from June to September, offering a non-stop, all-season long entertainment. Stag or hen weekends activities in Edinburgh should by no means rule out the stunning Edinburgh Castle in the heart of the city. And because this is Scotland and stereotypes usually turn out to be true (at least most of the time), when it does not rain there is also a lot to do in the outdoors, especially golf clubs, rafting, river bugs and canyoning. As far as nightlife is concerned, Grossmarket and Lothian Roads, the city's traditional hotspots for bars, pubs and restaurants, have been joined by other areas such as George Street, which have increasingly gained popularity, making Edinburgh one of the best cities in Britain for partying and having fun.