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Exeter offers a great backdrop for your hen do. This Southwestern City offers everything a hen do could possibly want, from local attractions, a great selection of accommodation, a broad spectrum of activities and as it is a university city it has a bustling nightlife. Being on the south coast it has higher average temperatures than the more northern hen do destinations, and it has some award-winning beaches if you just fancy relaxing by the sea on your Exeter Hen Do.
This city can provide a great selection of activities and nightlife to fill out your Exeter Hen Do (which we’ll discuss in a moment), however it’s not just the activities and nightlife that makes Exeter really pop, as there are plenty of other things to see and do whilst you are in between your planned activities. Why not take a stroll through the beautiful Northernhay Gardens (the oldest public open space in England) or maybe check out one of the narrowest streets in the world, Parliament Street. Then there’s The House That Moved, a charming twenty-one tonne Tudor house that they literally strapped up and moved inch by inch to its new location to make way for a new road. These little quirks really help to make Exeter the hen weekend destination that it is and gives it its identity.
Like many university cities, Exeter has plenty of accommodation available for groups and individuals alike. No matter what your budget or desires may be, this city will provide somewhere perfect for your Exeter hen do to call home for the duration of the weekend. Hotels, B&Bs, and Guest Houses are all available for you to book, and we’ve ensured that they are all nice and close to the city centre.
However, if you want a private base for your celebration, we highly recommend booking a dedicated Hen Party House. Our standout property in the region is The Lake House. This stunning property sits in 10 acres of land, meaning noise levels and parking are never an issue. With a hot tub and space for 14 guests, it is the ultimate rural retreat just a short distance from the city.
As charming as a city is, it wouldn’t be a hen do without some activities. With more than seventy activities to choose from (at the time of writing), let’s just look at a couple of the more popular options for you.
With Exeter being a coastal city, there are of course various water-based activities that are an option for your Exeter Hen Do. These include Kayaking, Surfing and Wakeboarding, but the most commonly booked water-based activity for any Exeter Hen Do in recent years has been Paddleboarding. It’s like a more relaxing version of surfing, where you still get to enjoy the excitement of floating out on the ocean, but with a paddle to help you stabilise yourself.
Another hugely popular area of activities for an Exeter Hen Do is team competitions. The popular options here are either the Old School Sports Day or the Olympic Shames activity. Both of these see you split into teams and competing to see who is the best (and who will be able to brag about it for the rest of the weekend) - the essential difference between the two is that the Old School Sports Day focusses on activities you will have done as a child such as the egg and spoon race, whereas the Olympic Shames has all new adult-themed activities!
Exeter is filled with some of the friendliest pubs and bars you’ll ever encounter. A night out on your Exeter Hen Do will be filled with excitement, laughter, drinks, dancing and everything else you could ever want. Why not start by Northernhay gardens and follow the roads to see how many drinking establishments you can visit in the space of one evening? With wine and cocktails galore available throughout the city, it’s a perfect start to a night out.
Once you’ve been to all the bars you fancy, it’s time to pick a nightclub. Luckily, Exeter has a range of nightclubs, playing all kinds of music (some of them even have live music on occasion), and providing great drinks and dancing from the time you get there until early in the morning.
Need more inspiration for the itinerary? Check out our guide to 10 Essential Exeter Hen Do Ideas. Want to know what a real weekend looks like? Read My Exeter Hen Weekend for a genuine review from a past bride.
Still not sure if Exeter is right for you? Please explore our other amazing locations or browse our comprehensive property list for more posh hen do options. Alternatively, simply get in touch with one of our hen do organisers or visit our main page to discover more hen weekend ideas and how we can help.
The Stag and Hen Experience has been creating the best hen weekends away since 2009, so if you're looking to plan a hen weekend package anywhere in the UK or abroad, get in touch on 01202 566100 or via this email address : [email protected] and one of our expert hen do organisers will help you put together a fantastic celebration for you and your group.
