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8 Best Chester Hen Do Ideas

  1. Lingerie Making - A cheeky, giggle-fuelled, entertaining session the hens will love!
  2. Horse Racing - Get glammed up for a day full of laughter, hilarity and heart pumping action!
  3. Cocktail Mixing - A hen party classic for a reason: it's fab!
  4. Whitewater Rafting - Grab your paddles! Fire down some fast-paced rapids in your hen raft!
  5. Chocolate and Wine Tasting - The perfect hen party combo!
  6. Giant Skyswing - Hit speeds of up to 60mph as you get the adrenaline pumping!
  7. Beyonce Dancing - Learn to dance like the queen of pop herself in this fab dance class.
  8. Bubble Mayhen - Suit up and let the inflatable mayhem begin!

Where to Drink in Chester

Whether you want energetic, relaxed, sophisticated or glamorous, Chester's got you covered when it comes to finding a beverage.
If you're a fan of the good old British local then there are plenty of pubs dotted along North Street. Pub crawl, anyone?!
The Ye Olde style of the town means you're in Instagram heaven, and on summer weekends the wide streets are packed as the stylish range of watering holes throw open the French doors and the outdoor seating fills up.
In the city centre, you're never far from somewhere to grab a cocktail or two, and down by the canal, you can sit in the sun whilst enjoying a sweet glass of summin-summin delish.

Sights & Sounds

Sights - Chester has a wealth of options to choose from, from the fantastic shops, world renowned zoo, roman amphitheatre to the Blue Planet Aquarium. If you're looking for some fresh air, the morning after the night before then Grosvenor Park is a nice clean area to take a stroll and rest your hangovers. Alternatively head along to Ness Gardens which is a truly spectacular spot to stretch your legs and get some great photos.

Sounds - Fans of live music should definitely make a pilgrimage to Telford's Warehouse. Not only do they have a canny knack of finding the best up and coming artists but with a rather fine food, extensive drinks menu, beer garden overlooking the river and great atmosphere this has to be one of the city's best venues.

Best Shopping Spots

Lily Vintage - Fantastic vintage and retro clothes from this quirky and fun independent store. We're big fans of Lily and think you will be too.
Altered Chic - A superb gift, design shop where you'll find all manor of great gifts and ideas for the bride-to-be's big day.
The Grosvenor Centre - If you do find a need to go fantastic with the plastic then you can give your credit card a workout at the Grosvenor where you'll find the big high street chains.

Getting Around Chester

Chester has superb rail links getting into the city. The most effective way of getting about is by trusty bus. You can buy Zone travel cards and day passes giving you unlimited travel over a set period.
However for nights out the city centre is neatly compact enough to navigate by foot.

Hen Days

There is no end to the Chester hen party shenanigans available, from elegant vintage Afternoon Tea, a sizzling Burlesque Dance Class to shaking it up with Cocktail Mixing the world really is your lobster. Thrill seeking hens will particularly love the Trampoline Cave Adventure or you can just relax with a Pampering Day.

Hen Nights

Chester is without doubt one of the UK's top locations for fantastic nightlife and Chester hen weekends really are spoilt for choice. However it can get busy so to ensure you're not left standing in line we can arrange pre-paid, Guest List Nightclub Entry at the city's hottest venues.
Or you can take to the water on a fantastic River Party Cruise, with a great sound system, bar, DJ and dancefloor as you head along the River Dee.

It's time for a hen party in Chester!

Ladies, it's time to indulge! And if you're looking to whisk the fab bride-to-be for a classy weekend in breath-taking surroundings, then a hen weekend in Chester could be just what the doctor ordered! With a lively vibe, fun-packed days and buzzing nightlife, the picturesque city is the perfect location for an unforgettable pre-nuptial bash with the girls. So get ready to don your fluffy robes, shop till you drop and raise a glass of something bubbly in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

Why celebrate with a Chester hen party?

Did we mention that Mr skimpy blue shorts Bond himself was born here? Or that there's over a quarter million square feet of designer heaven to explore in the classy Cheshire Oaks alone? In fact, with bundles of culture and charm winding through the narrow cobbled lanes and a fabulous cocktail of bars and restaurants ready to welcome you into the vibrant city evenings, we're struggling to think of a single box a hen weekend in Chester doesn't tick!

And with sensational hen party packages and Chester hen party houses a short stroll from town. Enquire now to find out more about a hen weekend in Chester.

What can a Chester hen do?

As little or as much as you like - the historic town offers up an incredible range of options with over 40 fantastic Chester hen activities to fill your Chester days and nights you'll be truly spoilt for choice! With its picturesque exterior and rich cultural heritage, even a simple stroll through the great walled city will leave you feeling just a little spoilt. Take in a few sights and marvel at the cathedral and striking black and white architecture the stunning city is famous for. Get your gladrags on and sip champagne among the rich and famous with a day at the Races, or lie back and relax for some premium pampering in a top spa. 

If you want to clear the cobwebs in the great outdoors then some white-water rafting or paintball in the muddy Cheshire countryside are guaranteed to get the heart racing! And if the day calls for a healthy fit of the giggles, a life drawing session promises a spectacle you won't forget in a hurry!

Retail in The Rows...

Chester is without doubt one of the best shopping areas in the country and a favourite haunt for the rich and famous to splash the cash. They might not have had WAGS or Hollyoaks back in the Middle Ages when cheese and cloth fairs were all the rage but boy did they know how to build a shop! Nowhere else in the world has anything close to the stunning 700 year old Rows of Bridge Street, which take retail therapy to a whole new level with a host of unique stores in the double-decker galleries. For a more modern shopping experience grab the girls and head to the Grosvenor Centre and Eastgate Street for the big fashion brands we all know and love, or explore the hidden gems of Godstall Lane for a selection of quirky and eclectic gifts. Watergate, Northgate and St Michael's Row contain a fantastic array of independent retailers and chic designer boutiques and Chester Market is a great place to visit for local food and crafts.

Where Chester parties after dark...

Don't let Chester's quaint appearance fool you, when the sun sets on the winding lanes your Chester hen party will have the pick of a vibrant city with a sparkling, friendly nightlife! From Olde Worlde taverns in town to swanky eateries by the river and the glitz and glamour of Northgate Street, there's a venue to suit every taste. How about partying like the A-list with a limo ride between venues and VIP entry to the hottest parties in town? Or get your evening off to a fab start with some side-splitting laughs at a great comedy club? And for some fun and frolics with an old-school flair, hop aboard a river cruise where you can tuck into some fab food, strut your stuff on the disco dance floor and maybe find your glass of fizz delivered by one of the on-board hunky butlers!

When's the best time for a Chester hen party?

With its rich history and culture, incredible shopping, lively atmosphere and simply stunning surroundings, a hen weekend in Chester promises to be a pretty unforgettable occasion any time of the year. And with a range of great events filling the city's calendar, from April's Giant Food, Drink and Lifestyle Festival to the May Festival of Racing, the Midsummer Watch Parade and the irresistible Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, where you can picnic under the stars with a glass of Prosecco and take in some great entertainment, whenever you decide to visit this stunning city you can be sure something exciting is going on somewhere!

So what are you waiting for?!

Between its striking backdrop and lively nightlife, Chester richly deserves its status as one of the top cities to visit in England. And with GoHen you can leave us to do the hard work for you, taking care of planning the weekend so you can focus on having fun. So why not give our friendly team a call or enquire online?

Tom Probert
Written by Tom Probert Marketing & Content Executive
Updated: 06/11/2024

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