Administration notice Groupia Ltd — in Administration

Groupia Ltd ("the Company", trading as Groupia Golf, GoHen, StagWeb, Groupia School Trips and Company Away Days) entered Administration on 16 June 2026, with Nigel Fox and Christopher Marsden of S&W Partners LLP appointed as Joint Administrators. The Company has now ceased taking new bookings, and arrangements are in place with ABTOT to support customers with existing bookings.

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ABTOT have arrangements in place and your event is expected to go ahead as planned. Please continue to use the Company's existing VIP booking system to manage your booking.

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Your event will unfortunately be cancelled and is subject to a refund claim. How you claim depends on how you paid — follow the step that matches you below.

Paid by credit or debit card?

Claim your refund directly from your card issuer. Download the relevant letter to support your claim:

Use the debit card letter if you paid by credit card but the charge was under £100.

Paid by any other method?

Submit an online claim to Gallagher Bassett, who act for ABTOT. You will need your booking confirmation and proof of payment.

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For reassurance about trips departing on or before 31 August 2026, or for guidance on claims for later departures, please contact ABTOT:

: 020 7065 5305 (office hours)
: claims@abtot.com

Please quote your booking reference when calling.

The affairs, business and property of the Company are being managed by the Joint Administrators, who act as agents of the Company and without personal liability.

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Stag Friendly Accommodation in Essex

Stag Friendly Accommodation in Essex

9/10 Stags Would Recommend StagWeb
750,000 Legends Sent
2002 Est. Year
4.9/5 Trustpilot
14+ Hours Saved On Avg.

How It Works

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Build It

Choose from 1000s of legendary activity and accommodation options.

2
Book It

Pay a small deposit to secure your weekend. All the stags can pay individually. Pay in easy instalments.

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Boss It!

Head off on a legendary weekend you and the boys will be talking about for years to come!

It's the only way!

Essex, it's a bling thing, a country that loves it's tanning salons almost as much as its cricket team. It's also a party hotspot; great clubs, awesome bars, huge activities and more eye candy than Willy Wonka's photo album. But first of all you've got to get here and our selection of stag friendly accommodation is designed not just to put you in the best locations but also to save you money.

Handpicked Hotels

We don't just hit and hope (unlike certain England strikers, you know who you are!), we have handpicked our hotels close to the best of the action in the county's best known towns. Can't see a location you like? Ask our team and we'll get to work for you to secure you deals at our special rates.

Make the Girls 'Wel jel!'

As soon as the bride and her hen party see the destination you've chosen and the activities you'll have lined up they'll definitely be jealous. That envy will only get worse when they find out the fantastic prices you'll have paid and the service StagWeb deliver. It's why so many of our groups come back to book with us again and again.

Reem!

Essex has a lot to offer Southend-on-Sea's stunning beaches, some of the most scenic, unspoilt countryside in the UK. And then there's the totally banging nightlife as seen in the hit TV show. The climate is pretty good to with Essex being one of the UK's sunniest counties. You'll also be close to the Big Smoke with London's West End just a short train ride away.

"....I ain't bein' funny right..."

...but Essex is a top place to party. It's a county where people have a different perspective. Bling is most definitely the thing, on the whole Essex inhabitants are incredibly driven and success is celebrated so the bars and clubs do have a certain amount of swagger.

The Shopping

Shopping is a hobby for both Essex women and men alike, so if you like your threads then you'll be spoilt for choice with top designer to be found and Lakeside and Bluewater both within easy reach.

The People

A few slebs that you might not know are Essex boys and girls;

  • Tom Payne - AKA "Jesus" in HBO's The Walking Dead.
  • Dame Maggie Smith - One England's finest actors was born in an Essex girl.
  • Rachel Riley - Hot, smart, funny, she's the whole package.
  • Russell Brand - Renowned comedian, wordsmith and swordsman.
  • Dermot O'Leary - Yes, Derm is actually about as 'Oirish' as jellied eels.
  • Michelle Dockery - Another Essex diva and star of Godless, and Downton Abbey.
  • Joey - He's so Essex they named the entire county after him!
  • Rupert Grint - Most famously Harry Potter's best mate and Hermione's boyfriend.
  • Joe Thomas - Star of The Inbetweeners and Fresh Meat.

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Our Expert Team...

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