StagWeb Stag Weekends Blog

Coasteering

This is an extreme sport you need to be fit for, it’s a combination of a hiking, canyoning and cliff jumping. It’s probably the most naturally thrilling activity you can do in the UK but you’ve got to be game. Top spots – Cardiff, Exeter, Newquay, Torquay, Woolacombe.

Yacht Charter / Sailing

Perhaps the coolest of stag weekend watersports, hire a yacht, load up with beers and snacks (but drink responsibly) and let the skipper take you out on half-day of full day’s sailing. As the ozzies might say … bloody beautiful! Top spots – Barcelona, Bournemouth, Brighton, Isle of Wight, Southampton.

Sea Fishing

A great activity, half day of full day. Half-day will be closer to the shore and therefore the catch will be slightly different, but get out for a full day and we’re talking deep sea fishing. Usually 10-12 to a vessel, you’ll need your sea legs but if the weather holds it’s a day with your best mates you’ll never forget. Top spots – Barcelona, Bournemouth, Brighton, Isle of Wight, Newquay, Southampton, Torquay, Woolacombe.

Zorbing

Imagine this, a group of stags all line up to do something you’ve never done before and are unlikely to do again. You get into a massive nylon ball which has a cavity especially for you (and maybe a mate if you’re lucky), you’re strapped in and then rolled down a slow for a few minutes of madness. Awesome! Top spots – Bournemouth.

Cricket

Where would the summer be without Cricket, nowhere that’s where. Cricket is the archetypal summer team game so it’s ideal for a stag weekend, whether it’s spectating (20/20, county, day-night, test) or playing a proper match, six a side or indoor. We have access to several international fixtures where you can play against expats and the locals, we even know of a pitch where we might even be able to get a celebrity player or two! Top Spots – Bath, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Cork, Durham, France, Leeds, London, Manchester, Nottingham, Southampton, Taunton, Tallinn.

In truth there are plenty more (we haven’t even mentioned beach volleyball, hydrospeeding, highland games or zip wires), check out StagWeb’s activities section for a full buffet of stag weekend ideas. The most important thing of all is to get something that will suit the group that you’ll all enjoy, we’re here to help you get great value and a superb stag weekend experience.

Surfing

Probably the coolest activity on the planet, well at least if you know what you’re doing, but for a stag weekend surfing is great fun. You’ll do a half-day (or full day) tater where you’ll get taught the basics and get out into the ocean for a top laugh with the lads. It’s refreshing, hilarious fun and sends the hangover packing! Top spots – Newquay, Woolacombe.

Waveskiing

A little bit different waveskiing is a cross between surfing and kayaking. A great activity where you can quickly experience the thrill. Get out on the ocean, catch a wave and then paddle like bilio into the shore – fit and fun. Top spots –Newquay.

Ringos

Remember when you were a kid and there was an old tyre inner on a bit of rope tied to the back of a speedboat … well this is the 21st century version ideal for stag weekend watersports. It’s a lot slicker but just as much fun and perhaps a little quicker – splashtastic. Top spots – Bournemouth, Brighton, Isle of Wight, Newquay, Torquay, Woolacombe.

Windsurfing

very cool, ok you won’t be world beaters at the first attempt but you will learn a new skill and it will be hilarious as you all struggle to get it right, but that’s part of the fun of the stag weekend. Eventually you will and you’ll be out cutting through the waves with a huge smile on your faces. Top spots – Bournemouth, Brighton, Isle of Wight, Newquay, Southampton, Torquay, Woolacombe.
Zap Kats

These high velocity single seater power boats are as powerful as you’re going to get for stag weekend watersports, they’re a serious bit of kit. So powerful in fact if it’s too choppy you’ll have to be taken out by an instructor, it’s like speedway on the sea. Top spots – Bournemouth, Brighton, Cardiff, Newquay, Southampton.

to be continued! … the other 5 will be coming tomorrow.

summer stag party activities

This month Virgin Trains are launching a brand new ‘large group’ product which should make getting to your stag party that little bit easier and also save your whole group some extra cash. From Monday 22nd June there will be new levels of fares on standard and first class for groups of 10 people or more. Passengers travelling in large groups will be benefiting from greater flexibility and cheaper tickets making a stag party in the UK even more appealing.

Jim Rowe, Senior Communications Manager for Virgin Trains, says: “In a difficult economic climate it is perhaps not surprising that people are choosing not to travel abroad so much for their stag and hen parties.
Something for everyone “There is something for everyone in the UK and with the Virgin Trains new West Coast timetable now in place with more frequent off peak services and cheap tickets, travelling by train really is the ideal option. Additionally, if tickets are booked well in advance of departure date they are less expensive so you may even be able to take advantage of the brand new menu in first class!”

Save up to 70% on trains group travel

Travelling with ten or more can cut the cost of your journey significantly. For example, a return trip to and from Liverpool to London normally costs around £62.60 per person*, but with a group travel ticket, it only costs £18.00 per person – that’s a saving of 67 percent! Virgin Train tickets

With some of these savings on transport and some fantastic stag weekend offers at StagWeb you really can get some bargains! See our UK stag weekends

Gents it’s true it’s not too late to get an unforgettable stag weekend booked and still make the most of this summer’s opportunities. The weather has been unusually good lately, back to what it was like when we were kids and that’s seen a huge rise in British holidays and UK stag weekend popularity.

The beach bound early bookers and efficient organisers among you have already reserved the coastal stag weekend, some bestmen booked last year and many forward thinkers booked the stag party in the first three months of this year. But fear not, despite unusually high demand with our trusty service there are still chances to get your event sorted – sun, sea, sand and stag!

The top UK locations for coastal stag weekends are on the south coast and stretch from Cornwall to Sussex, our suggestions for the best experiences available would be Torquay, Newquay, Woolacombe, Bournemouth, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Brighton. Aside from working closely with numerous specially selected hotels and guesthouses we have activities galore and plenty of evening programmes to ensure you receive not only a fantastic stag night but also a high value, hassle free experience.

With coastal destinations you need to be thinking about staying at least 2 nights, one night stays are a no-no in high season. If you tell us exactly what you’re after we’ll do our very best to get you exactly what you require – in the rare instances we can’t it’s because of availability but we will let you have first refusal access on all the best possible alternatives. Have a look at our packages to give you some idea of what is popular, you can either choose a package or we can tailor make the weekend for you!

StagWeb place thousands of clients every year and after more than 7 years leading the way with the UK’s best stag weekends we’re very well connected. In a nutshell we have the best deals, the greatest quality partners and the highest value options for you, there’s no better service, so if you want to host on the coast look no further – we’ll help you all the way, from start to suntan!   Plus when you book with us you’re financially protected, we’re ABTA bonded – never book without it – especially if you’re booking on behalf of other people aswell!

So … don’t give up on a belting  summer stag weekend yet … it’s not over until the fat lady gets her hands on your speedos!

Send your stag party enquiry here or call us today on 0845 130 5225

If you ever wondered what a Premier League footballer would do on his stag weekend then Wes Brown is the perfect example! The Manchester United star headed to Las Vegas to the Palms Casino, home of the rather good Playboy Club and the equally excellent Rain!

Danny Simpson, Jermaine Pennant, Charlton’s Jonathan Fortune, Plymouth’s Graham Stack and Southampton’s Adam Lallana all came along to see the stag off in style!

As you can imagine, Las Vegas is the ultimate place for a stag do! With an unbeatable nightlife and unforgettable stag activities, Las Vegas stag weekends have to be seen to be believed!

If the great tasting Guinness and the fantastic night life of Temple Bar wasn’t enough to convince you and the boys to make the short trip across the water, then the superb range of activities on offer is sure to leave you drooling! Here is a count down of our top 5 Dublin stag activities just to give you and the lads a taster -

5. White water ribbing – If you’ve already done a lot of the traditional stag activities then this might be the one for you, besides it’s a great way to blow away the cobwebs after a night on the titles. The ribs leave from the centre of Dublin so no need for transfers and will take you on a fantastic white knuckle high speed adventure up the Dublin coast towards Malahide.

4. Guinness Storehouse – What trip to Dublin would be complete without a visit to the birth place and home of the ‘black stuff’? The fantastic 5 storey storehouse will take you on an amazing interactive tour from the farming of the famous hops to the pouring of the perfect pint. The tour will end with a complimentary pint in the breath taking Gravity Bar where you will be given unrivalled 360 degree views of the city.

3. Paintball – One of the highest ranking activities for a Dublin stag weekend and with good reason. Our Urban combat zone is spread over 20 acres and provide the perfect canvass for a ‘battle royale’. The session will last for 3 hours and we have thrown in your 1st 200 paintballs to help you on the way.

2. Go-karting – Our grand prix go-karting in Dublin is again one of our most popular choices. The site hosts a 700m outdoor tarmac track, with a range of tight chicanes and long open straights. The new fleet of Honda Gx160 karts will blast you round the track at incredible 50mph. The on site city dinner can also provide you and the fellas with a wide range of food options.

1. Clay Shooting – The old faithful clay shoot, a firm stag favourite all year round. Our Dublin site was set up by a former Olympian and is home to Irish nation shooting team. As you would expect the facilities are second to none, and hosts some of the finest instructors in the land. The standard shooting package will include 25 clays each, but can be increased as you wish. The shooting lodge provides great food and drink option, plus a BBQ is often lit during the summer months.

With such great activities, Dublin is still proving a huge hit with stags so why not give us a call and start planning your Dublin weekend today.

With more pubs, bars, restaurants and clubs in a square mile than any other European city it’s hardly surprising we feel Nottingham offers stag groups night life like no other destination. It’s also been rumoured Nottingham stag groups get to enjoy an extremely high ratio of women to men, ranging from 3:1 to 7:1 depending on who you ask. With this in mind we’ve managed to line up some fantastic stag night entertainment for you, why not let us arrange you one of the following –

1. Hooters meal – an absolute must for any self respecting stag night in Nottingham. Great food and cold beer all served by the countries most attractive waitresses, in possibly the countries smallest vests and shorts! You’ve got to eat on your stag do so you might as well do it in style, what more can I say that the picture doesn’t!

2. VIP club entry – no one likes hanging around in queues, especially not when there’s so much fun to be had on your weekend and we don’t want you missing a minute. That’s why we’ve lined up some VIP treatment for you to the best club Nottingham has to offer. Jump the queue and march straight on in to the city’s top nightclub, with 6 themed rooms, including 4 bars and 2 unique nightclubs, this huge venue offers a unique experience with something to suit everyone’s needs and guarantees a top stag night out.

3. Comedy club – we’ve lined up some of the best comics the country has to offer to keep you laughing throughout the night. A comedy club is the ideal way to kick off your Nottingham stag weekend and get you in the mood for a fun loving stag weekend.

The above is just a snippet of the superb stag night entertainment on offer in Nottingham. Why not check out how much more we have to offer at for your Nottingham stag night!

Stag groups are heading to Oxford in their droves this year. The reason for this is largely due to its central location and reputation as a great city for nightlife. It’s the activities, however, that have been the biggest factor in Oxfords popularity.
We have a fantastic multi activity site just 15 minutes from Oxford that hosts -
Hovercrafting, a unique and fascinating activity that also gets the banter going with the guys.
Off road karts, a great adrenaline pumping activity perfect for groups with a need for speed.
Quad trekking, a skilful and challenging off road event, where getting a bit muddy is half the fun.
Clay shooting, the classic stag activity that brings out the country gent in the boys as well as bringing a healthy slice of competition to the stag weekend.

If you’re looking for something different that will make for an unforgettable weekend, why not experience our multi activity S.W.A.T training. Every guy has wanted to be Jason Bourne or Jack Bauer for the day. Now is your chance, you can engage in some close quarter combat, sniper shooting, and even a VIP protection scenario event. All held at our fantastic Spy HQ, you’ll be kitted out with the full gear so you look and feel like the real deal. View our top S.W.A.T package here.

With a full range of exciting and different activities available, Oxford is a great choice for an unbelievable weekend. We have fantastic accommodation and evening entertainment options available as well so please call 0845 130 5225 to organise your ideal Oxford stag weekend. Also see our great value package weekends here that take the stress and hassle out of arranging a great event!

For the best stag party, you must consider doing at least one of the below Brighton stag activities. Whichever you decide you and the boys will have an amazing time and as best man you will look the mutt’s nuts for organizing such a great weekend!

1 – Off road mud buggies
If it’s a need for speed that gets the boys going, then our excellent off road mud buggies are defiantly the activity for you. You’ll take to our purpose designed rough terrain circuit and let rip in monster 400cc Mudtrax buggies. They have an automatic gearbox, complete with a full roll cage and all round sprung suspension. After a few practice laps, you will compete in four races before the top four drivers go through to a grand final where one will be declared champion of the group!

2 – Paintball
Paintball is an activity that still divides opinions, but not in Brighton. Here you will get to spend the afternoon at one of the largest and most highly regarded paintball venues in Europe, meaning the boys will have an incredible stag activity to look forward to! This prestigious site has been chosen to hold the Paintball European Championships 3 times in the past 15 years. To get you going, we’ll even throw in 100 paintballs to start the day!

3 – Indoor go karting
Our indoor go karting offers you and the boy’s not just one, but two brand new tracks to race at! Both tracks are housed in the new premises in the heart of Manor Royal Industrial Estate, and both are well over 400m in length. The tracks have both been designed by professional circuit engineers guarantying fast, challenging tracks with plenty of overtaking. The experience created by the split level track design is unlike anything seen at any other UK track before! If there are petrol heads in the group, this will tick all your stag do boxes and give the boys something to talk about for the rest of your awesome weekend.

With the summer hotting up it’s no surprise people are heading to the south-coast beach destination of Bournemouth.
It’s one of the most popular destinations for stag weekends in the UK because not only does it have great beaches with bikini clad ladies it also has action packed activities and a blinding nightlife which can revile any stag destination.

The Summer is one of the busiest times for weddings that’s why getting your Bournemouth stag weekend sorted quickly will give you first in queue for the best activity time slots and accommodation.

Top 5 Bournemouth stag activities:

1. paintball - Classic stag party activity, battle at one of the best paintball sites in the UK … Bournemouth paintball
2. go karting -Race round one of the biggest indoor tracks in the South … Bournemouth go karting
3. zap kats – Zip along the Bournemouth coast line while you feel the G’s of these beasts! … Bournemouth zap kats
4. quad biking – Take on the rough terrain on 14 different courses spread over 20 miles … Bournemouth quad biking
5. clay shooting – Lock and load! Great way to wake the boys up … Bournemouth clay shooting

See all our fantastic Bournemouth stag activities here