With so many fantastic stag activities available it’s sometimes hard to decide what you what to do. This short guide will give you a run down and the things to think about for your group and getting the best out of your stag weekend experience.

When thinking of ideas for the stag do you may want to consider these questions …

what are you looking to get out of the activities?

Ask yourself what kind of stag do you want to have, an experience you’ve never had before? e.g. extreme dodgems, high ropes, indoor skydiving or perhaps activities which will play a prank on the groom? …

different experiences?

If you and the lads are looking for something different then here’s a selection of our best rated: white water rafting, extreme dodgems, tank driving, stunt driving day, hovercrafting. See our unusual stag activities.

prank the groom?

If you’re looking for an ingenious idea to stitch up the stag then what better than paintballing! Whether you choose half day or full day you’ll participate in a selection of different games from capture the flag, hold the fort or fast ball! And at the end of the session you’ll get the chance to get your mates split unfairly into groups (mainly all against the stag!) and hunt him down, pelting him with paint splats!

or just all out stag fun!

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Stag party activities are always an important part of any stag weekend. If some of the lads don’t know each other too well then the activities are a great way for everyone to get to know each other and they also help you resist the temptation of just spending the whole day in the pub which can often have messy results and write off the rest of the weekend. There are so many activities on offer for stags these days that you really are spoiled for choice! Obviously you’ve got the stag party classics of paintballing, go karting and clay shooting which are guaranteed winners every time and you’ve also got plenty of other options from the extreme to the relaxing to the downright bizarre.

If you like your motorised activities, but want something other than go karting then (in rough order of extremeness) you could go for beerkeg racing, hovercrafts, off road karts, stunt driving or extreme dodgems. Beerkeg racing is, as the name suggests, racing on motorised beerkegs and extreme dodgems is a full-on race day on a state of the art asphalt oval track.

If you want to go for a shooting activity then if you head to Europe you can find some of the best target shooting activities around where you can shoot anything from handguns to shotguns to semi automatic rifles! It’s an experience like no other and definitely won’t disappoint.

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The activities are one of the most important elements of any stag weekend, the stag made you his best man for a reason, he’s expecting you to get it right, and with our expert advice, you will! There are so many fantastic stag activities available it’s hard to know where to start. Some are restricted to just a few locations but the old favourites can be done up and down the country.

Paintball – always a winner. We’re sure most of the group will have done it before but sure they enjoyed it then so why not have another crack at it. It’s a brilliant stag weekend activity all year round and available in every location. We only use the best sites offering the best scenarios using the best equipment.

Clay pigeon shooting – if you’re looking to add a bit of competition to the weekend then what better way than with this stag classic. It’s fun, competitive and great for groups of all shapes and sizes. Clay shooting has no restrictions and can be enjoyed by group members of any age, fitness and ability. If you’re looking for a stag activity to suit a mixed group of guys then look no further.

Extreme dodgems – if it’s the ultimate motor sport activity you’re after then here it is, real motor racing in real motor cars, unrivalled by any other activity and only available in Birmingham! In what other stag activity can you and the boy’s race 1300cc stock cars on a real race course against 31 other drivers!

This is just a taste of the amazing stag activities StagWeb can offer; why not make an enquiry now for one of the above or any of the other superb stag weekend activities available at StagWeb.

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.

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.

Summers only round the corner now lads, and the weather we’ve been having lately has been brilliant! So if you’re looking for a UK based stag weekend now’s the best time to get it sorted. Missing out on that all important activity you’ve been eyeing up for a couple of weeks could be the downfall to your stag party, the best thing to do is at least secure your activities and accommodation now before it’s all booked up in UK summer peak times.

We’ve all been and experienced missing out on something so imagine it like this, you wake up, want to get the best deck chairs by the pool, but someone’s already got down before you and put there bloody towel down first! It’s simple; if you got in earlier you’d be happy as Larry! The same thing kind of applies to the most popular activities.

Here are some of the classic activities which will sure to make your summer stag weekends go off with a bang!:

Go karting
Take to the track racing at speeds of up to 60mph, this will get your adrenaline pumping … more go karting info

Paintballing
Always a classic for a stag party, get the lads together for a big action packed day … more paintball info

Off road karting
Race around these specially designed dirt tracks, can be a bumpy ride but great fun! … more off road karting info

Summer stag holidays abroad >

Amsterdam is the ultimate choice for any stag weekend. The city has a feel and atmosphere like no other in the world. Below are just a few of the reasons to book a stag weekend in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam stag activities – Amsterdam has an abundance of activities available for you and the boys, ranging from the standard stag activities to the unusual and down right bizarre.

If you wanted the traditional karting and paintball then Amsterdam can offer these in style with Europe’s largest indoor karting track and a paintball field with 8 different game zones, all located just 15 minutes from the centre of the city. They’re guaranteed winners!

Looking for something a bit different, then look no further than Amsterdam. The city can offer some truly unique activities, with something for everyone. For the sports fans out there why not take in some live sport by heading over to the Ajax Arena and watching one of Europe’s most influential teams in action. If you want something a bit more relaxed then why not take a cruise around town with a difference, sit back, relax and take in the sites from the back of Amsterdam’s legendary beer bike, whilst sinking a heavenly Dutch beer or 5 of course.

With such a beautiful city offering so many activities Amsterdam really is the top choice for a great European stag weekend away.

Amsterdam stag nights – Terrific nightlife, an unsurpassed atmosphere and Europe’s most fun and laid back culture await Amsterdam staggers.

Amsterdam offers one of the largest most famous red light districts in the world and it’s inevitable that groups of party goers will end up visiting this area of Amsterdam at some point during the weekend. Famous for its “workers” it also offers some of Amsterdam’s best bars and is home to some of Holland’s top lap dancing. Why not visit the area in style with one of our local knowledgeable guides who will show you to the best bars and introduce you to the delights of the Bananenbar, one of Amsterdam’s most famous erotic venues.

If the red light district isn’t your thing then why not let our experienced guides take you round the rest of the city, introducing you to the variety of bars the Dutch capital can offer stag groups to Amsterdam.

Amsterdam continues to be a haven for stag parties from all over the world. It offers everything you could possible need to ensure a stag weekend to remember!

Target Shooting

Our next stag day activities blog post focuses on target shooting, which is certainly a top 10 stag activity! This is your chance to fire real live guns in a highly safe and instructed shooting range. In Europe you’ll get your hands on guns such as the Dirty Harry style Magnum, Uzi, AK47, Glock and pump action shotgun. You’ll also be instructed by a professional who will teach you the master of aiming these powerful beasts, and at the end of the day you usually get to keep the targets and see who’s got the best score.

Target shooting in Europe is the only chance you will get to fire real live guns with real live ammo. Here’s the usual format: Arrive at the shooting range > Meet your instructor who will give you a safety briefing > Then you’ll be introduced to the guns! > lock and load baby! Now’s the time you’ve been waiting for … shooting at the targets!

Add target shooting to your stag weekend and it’ll definitely be an experience you’ll never forget.

Here’s 3 of our top shooting ready made packages:

Budapest Top Gun! £159 – see more

Bang Bang Bratislava £169 – see more

Prague – Crawling for Cover £175 – see more

See more information about your target shooting stag weekend or see the rest of our stag activities

Here at StagWeb we’ve literally got hundreds of ideas for stag weekends so it’s not surprising people get excited about stag weekends. It’s your chance to have an only lads weekend where you could go abroad or stay in the UK combining some action packed activities and stag night entertainment.  When deciding what activities to do it’s probably best to ask everyone going to choose from 3-4 activity options to see what most people would like to do. To get ideas of stag weekends see our activities page with motor sports, extreme, unusual, winter and water sports activities. Having a look at the activities on offer can sometimes decide the location you want to go. E.g. White water rafting in Edinburgh is not to be missed!

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