Cardiff hen party Ideas

10 Trending Cardiff Hen Party Ideas for 2025

1. Welsh Challenge - Tackle 9 hilarious inflatable games as you crank up the chaos!
2. Alcotraz Prison Cocktails - Forget your average bar - take your cocktails to the next level!
3. Bingo Lingo - This is bingo fuelled by big tunes, rave rounds and drinks deals!
4. Gavin and Stacey Tour - Take a tour of the main locations of this iconic TV series!
5. Perfume Making - Gear up for that night out by making your own signature scent!
6. Whitewater Rafting - Get ready for some wet and wild mayhem as you hit the rapids.
7. School Sports Day - Full-on hilarious action as good girls and bad girls go head to head
8. Chocolate Making - Make, taste, learn, taste, taste and taste as you make your own chocs!
9. Mobile Pamper Party - The perfect way to tend to any sore heads and relax!
10. Cocktail Making - Partake in a cocktail masterclass as you sample your concoctions.

Choosing Your Cardiff Hen Weekend Activities

With over 150 Cardiff hen do ideas to choose from, you're not going to be able to try them all (unless you have a really long hen do!).

No, you must choose wisely. Does the bride want...

1. Active
2. Chilled
3. Boozy
4. Booze-Free
5. Or a mix of the above

Well, luckily for you we do the complete range. Have a chat with her to see what vibe she wants or, if you're keeping things on the DL, have a chat with our Cardiff expert who'll be able to guide you.

Give us a call on 01225 474200 (Mon-Fri 8.30-5.30) to get the hen plans started or send us a speedy Cardiff hen enquiry.

Where to Drink in Cardiff

It's one of the most popular hen-destinations, which means it is easy-peasy to find a place to grab a drink. The Castle Quarter is a great place to start because you're never more than a few doors down from a cocktail joint. This is the city's drink of drinks, and you can find inventive concoctions all around this quarter of Cardiff.

There is a huge cluster of cocktail bars, from the speakeasy to the vivacious vibe, around St Mary Street which makes for a perfect place to start your night. Head a little further out to the Roath or Pontcanna neighbourhoods for some seriously hip drinking establishments. They're a little less glitzy, but waaaay more fun!

Sights & Sounds

Sights - With over 130 acres of beautifully manicured, landscaped gardens Bute Park is the perfect spot to take any hangovers for a walk, soak up a little sun and rest any tender heads from the night before. Roald Dahl Plass is a great place for your Cardiff hen do team photos with some of the city's most iconic and famous buildings all close at hand.

Sounds - If like us, you're fans of all things 90's, Retro is most definitely the place for you. Virtually Insanity and Girl Power are pretty much guaranteed at one of the city's premier nightclubs, that even The Fresh Prince would approve of.

Best Shopping Spots

You'll find all the top high street brands and chains in the pedestrianised city centre with St David's being the largest shopping mall.
Cardiff is a little thin on the ground for vintage shops but if you're after bargains the Festival Park outlet shopping centre won't disappoint.
If retro, vintage and bric-a-brac are your thing then you'll find antiques, clothes and more at the simply fantastic Jacob's Market near Cardiff Central Station.

Getting Around Cardiff

While Cardiff is a huge and vibrant city, the city centre itself is compact enough to navigate in heels. However, if you do want to go out and about, getting around by bus is easy and cost effective. Buying a ticket before you board will save you pennies or you can get a bus ticket direct to your phone.

Hen Days

Whether you're looking for all out action or a relaxed and genteel weekend, Cardiff really does have it all. Want to learn a fantastic dance routine with the girls? We have a huge selection of fun-filled Dance Classes available. Fancy a few cheeky cocktails? You can make and mix your own with a Cocktail Workshop. Action girls can try White Water Rafting, or the utterly hilarious Welsh Challenge.
Or for those that want something a little wilder how about Dominatrix lessons?

Hen Night Cardiff Ideas

Cardiff is without doubt one of the UK's hottest hen do destinations, due in no small part to the city's legendary nightlife. At GoHen, we'll make sure every aspect of your night is mapped out to make it a night to remember. From dinner reservations to guest list nightclub entry at some of the city's biggest venues, we've got your Cardiff hen night sorted.

If you want to let loose and have lots of laughs, then a male strip show and hunky butlers in the buff will put a smile on the bride's face. Or how about a private karaoke booth? Speak to our team about more great nights out on 01225 474200 (Mon-Fri 8.30-17.30).

Quickfire Cardiff FAQs

When is the best time to visit Cardiff?

Cardiff is a cracking city to visit all year round. Being a capital city, there's always something going on - whether that's in the depths of winter or the height of summer. Obviously, weather-wise, any time between May and September is a great time to go, with the city really coming alive in the summer sunshine.

How to get to Cardiff?

Cardiff Central Rail Station is the city's main transport hub located right by the River Taff. GWR trains run regularly from London Paddington for just under 3 hours. The same goes for Birmingham too.

Is Cardiff good for clubbing?

Yes, with its buzzing nightclubs, old-school venues, and excellent cocktail bars, Cardiff is an outstanding place to go clubbing - especially on a hen do!

Can you explore Cardiff in one weekend?

Our statistics show that more than 50% of hens who have booked with GoHen visited Cardiff for 3 or more days. This gives them enough time to explore the city, take on some incredible activities and enjoy a couple of nights out. We recommend you start from Cardiff Bay as the beautiful waterside area is within easy walking distance from the city centre.

It's time for a hen party in Cardiff!

Cardiff nightlife is legendary! Any Cardiff hen party can be sure of great nights out and plenty of laughs in one of the UK's top 10 hen party destinations. Huge clubs, super trendy bars, great restaurants and incredible daytime activities. If you're looking for long lasting memories then Cardiff really does have it all!

Cardiff - Taming the Dragon

Cardiff is one of our top five locations for a hen do - it's got absolutely everything you need, and the whole weekend will be set for success from the start! After all - 15 million visitors a year can't be wrong! It's been voted one of Britain's Best Value Cities, ensuring you'll be able to get more for your money here than in most other UK cities. A city of great culture boasting a rich vein of actors, singers and artists it's a lively and vibrant destination which has regenerated itself from a somewhat industrial past in to a spectacular, sparkling city! It's the perfect place for some very adventurous day times, and extreme evenings out!

Big laughs on your hen do in Cardiff?

With nearly 70 hen do activities in Cardiff to choose from, and over 30 options for a Cardiff hen do night out, you really are spoilt for choice! When it comes to giving the nearly-wed a big send off, Cardiff is a fantastic choice, with a massive combination of things to try and do. A dance class in the morning is a great way to get everyone moving and talking, and you can always grab some lunch whilst doing some shopping after for a bit of down time to recover. An afternoon session to get you pumped for the night ahead is a great idea - ideally something that doesn't get you too messy, like a recording studio session or massage. Top the day off with cocktail mixing or vodka tasting to get you in the party mood, before you hit the clubs! Your big night in Cardiff has the potential to be truly unforgettable - the city centre has a fantastic range of bars, pubs and clubs which on weekends are full of lively, vibrant partygoers. We can sort you out with guest list clubbing at one of Cardiff's best nightclubs, or find you some pre club entertainment with a saucy male strip show or a pumping boogie bus!

Counting the Cost - Get more for your money...

At GoHen we value what an important weekend this is for the bride-to-be. After weeks of wedding planning she'll be keen to get away with her closest friends and share plenty of laughs. But getting large groups together can often cause delicate financial questions, no one likes to feel the pinch of purse strings after a weekend away. We have arranged hundreds of Cardiff hen parties with over a decade of experience in the city.
We really do go the extra mile in our search for value and take the time to personally visit all our providers to ensure they meet our high standards to ensure you have the best weekend. And that includes getting you fantastic deals.
Because we have worked with many of our Cardiff partners we have secured unrivalled prices to ensure you get more laughs for your lolly without any nasty emails from the bank when you get home.

When to visit Cardiff?

As Wales' capital, Cardiff is home to fantastic events all year round, whether that's music festivals, sporting events, or summer celebrations. Your hen do has a good chance of coinciding with a big event, to add a little extra to the party! Through February and March there's the Six Nations Rugby (which means, ladies, more men out and about on the town in the evening!) and then through May to August Cardiff Bay sees music, shows, and events throughout the whole harbour side area, including plays, performances, and gigs. In June and August, there's both the Cardiff Summer Festival and Summer Concerts in the Millennium Stadium, and in July there are the Welsh Proms in St David's Hall. Head over in August for the Cardiff Big Weekend or the Harbour Festival, and then through November to January there's a magical Winter Wonderland!

Cardiff City - Shop 'til you drop!

Cardiff was recently named the 6th best shopping destination in the UK, having a fantastic range of shops, boutiques and shopping centres. The striking Victorian and Edwardian shopping arcades are unique places to shop, with a blend of independent stores and souvenir havens. There are also huge shopping centres, like the massive St Davids, or the Queen's Arcade. You'll find quaint markets too; Cardiff Central Market is a Victorian indoor market with a lot of quirky, whimsical items to be found. There's a great range of stores to suit all hen groups, no matter what you're looking to buy - around the city centre you'll find a combination of designer outlets, high street names, and independent boutiques catering to all your fashion needs.

Getting To Cardiff

However you want to get to Cardiff, it's probably possible - it's a very accessible city. The M4 across the Severn Bridge will bring you straight to the Welsh capital. There's plenty of parking in the city, though it's pretty expensive, so check your hotel provides parking spaces, or consider leaving your car a little outside the city centre. Trains in to Cardiff are frequent, with Cardiff Queen Street station running lines to Manchester, Birmingham, London, Bristol, Southampton and Portsmouth. There are coach services run to and from a lot of Britain's biggest cities, and these can be a heap and easy way to travel in large groups!