Hen Party Activities You Can Do at the House
Hen Party Activities You Can Do at the House
The best hen party activities now are the ones nobody has to leave the house for. No minibus, no timing everyone's arrival at a venue, no one left out because they couldn't make the group booking slot.
Flower crowns and headbands
Buy a mix of fresh or dried flowers and florist's wire, and let people make their own at the kitchen table. Genuinely works for a group of any size, takes an hour, and gives you the photos.
Festival hats
The lower-effort cousin of flower crowns — plain straw hats, ribbon, dried flowers, glue. Good for a group that wants to be doing something with their hands while they catch up rather than concentrating hard.
Candle painting
Plain pillar candles and a set of enamel or glass paints. Messier than the flowers, better for a group that leans more crafty than pretty.
A sauna session
Book the Piggery Spa sauna privately for the group — a genuinely different kind of hen activity to the rest of this list, and the one most people say they didn't expect to be the highlight.
Grazing table, self-assembled
Less an activity than a centrepiece: a long table, good bread, cheese, cured meats, fruit, and let everyone build their own plate through the afternoon. Doubles as lunch.
Garden games
Boules on the petanque pitch, or anything else that doesn't need explaining twice. Low effort to set up, works for a mixed group of ages and fitness levels.
FAQ
Do we need to bring our own craft supplies?
Yes — flowers, wire, candles, and paints aren't provided, but they're easy to bring or order ahead for delivery.
How do we book the sauna for the group?
Email us with your dates and group size and we'll arrange a private session.
Is there space for all of this if we've booked the whole site?
Yes — the cartlodge and the grounds both work well for a group activity, with plenty of room to spread out.
For the full weekend plan, see The Relaxed Hen Weekend.
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