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Chester Hen Do
Fancy a weekend packed with glitz, glam and some seriously fun activities? Then a Chester hen do is for you. This WAG wonderland will tick all your hen party boxes!
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Chester Hen Parties
If you want to give the bride-to-be an amazing send off in beautiful surroundings, a hen do in Chester is a fabulous choice!
What to Expect During a Hen Party in Chester
This northwest gem has got to be one of the most stunning cities in the UK and boasts a rich cultural heritage from its social media-worthy Medieval walls and the Roman Amphitheatre to Chester Racecourse, the oldest sports venue still in use with its first race taking place in 1539.
Chester is also a shop ‘til you drop haven! Visit the historic Chester Rows for two floors of shopping, established in the 13th century and head to Grosvenor Shopping Centre for high street faves and upmarket goodies. Around a 15 minutes’ drive away, you’ll find the Cheshire Oaks Shopping Outlet.
Chester’s glitzy nightlife has something to suit all tastes and budgets, from chilled pubs on the River Dee to swanky cocktail bars. Did we mention our favourite Bond, Daniel Craig was born here? Martini time, ladies!
Get ready to have a hen do in Chester you’ll never forget in this fabulous WAG wonderland!
Outdoor Hen Do Activities in Chester
If you fancy something a bit rough and ready the great outdoors, the Cheshire countryside is nearby and bound to get your hearts racing with a thrilling quad biking experience. You'll love getting all muddy as you plough your way through ditches, puddles and dirt tracks. All equipment will be provided for you, so all you'll need to do is turn up and have fun!
If you're feeling extra adventurous during your Chester hen do, you can pair a quad biking session with clay pigeon shooting that'll see you pulling the trigger and learning to steady your aim under the guidance of an experienced instructor. It's an adrenaline-junkies dream come true!
Chester Hen Do FAQs
Why is Chester good for a hen party?
Chester is a great hen party destination, combining history, charm, sophistication and fun nightlife. The city’s cobbled streets, stunning architecture and picturesque riverside are the perfect backdrop for fun activities. From swanky cocktail bars to relaxed afternoon teas, bottomless brunch to butlers in the buff, Chester has loads of options to make your hen party memorable. Plus, it's compact, meaning everything is within easy reach so you can explore the city without the hassle of long travel times.
What are the best areas of Chester for a hen night out?
For a lively night out, head to the city centre where you’ll find plenty of great bars, pubs and clubs. Watergate Street and Bridge Street are popular hotspots for people celebrating, offering everything from stylish cocktail lounges to buzzing local pubs. If you’re looking for something a bit more relaxed, the Riverside area is ideal for enjoying a drink with a view. You might even spot someone famous!
What are the most popular hen party activities in Chester?
Some of the most popular hen party ideas in Chester include cocktail making classes, where you’ll get the chance to shake up your favourite drinks, and bottomless brunch, where you’ll enjoy free-flowing booze, tasty food and even a DJ or live entertainment. Alternatively, group dance classes are always a hit. Choose from a huge range of themes such as ABBA, Beyonce, Lip Sync Battle and more. For something a bit more chilled, afternoon tea is always a winner and there are some lovely spots for it in the city. If you’re feeling adventurous, try a riverboat cruise on the Dee or head to Chester Zoo.
Is Chester expensive for a night out?
Chester is quite an expensive place but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun here on a budget. Whether you're splurging or keeping costs low, you’ll have a blast. The city has a mix of upscale bars and more affordable pubs, meaning you can easily tailor your night out to suit your group. Many bars also offer great deals on drinks, especially during happy hours. Another bonus is that, because Chester is a smaller city, you won’t need to spend a lot on taxis or travel.
Is Chester easy to get to?
Chester is well-connected and easy to reach from most major cities. It’s a quick train journey from Liverpool, Manchester and even London. Trains run regularly with direct services from cities like Birmingham and Cardiff too. For those driving, Chester is easily accessible via the M56 and M53 motorways. Parking is available at the city centre but it’s always best to check your route and options before you go.
What famous attractions should we visit in Chester?
Chester is full of iconic landmarks that’ll add a special touch to any hen party. Take a stroll along the ancient Roman city walls for some amazing views or visit the gorgeous Chester Cathedral which is perfect for a bit of culture. For something different, you can go and visit the animals at Chester Zoo, one of the most famous zoos in the UK. Don’t forget to check out the beautiful Grosvenor Park or enjoy a boat trip along the River Dee.
Top 10 Hen Party Activities in Chester
Be prepared to seriously get your drink on with a fun-packed cocktail making class! These masterclasses are led by professional mixologists who’ll share all their expert knowledge with you. They'll perform demonstrations and teach you what goes into making your favourite cocktails, whether it’s an Espresso Martini, Mojito, Manhattan or something else entirely. You’ll whip up several cocktails each and drink each one of your concoctions. To make things even more fun, the mixologist will also host a range of fun cocktail making games so get ready to unleash your competitive sides!
This glitzy location is great fun at night and there’s no better way to experience that than with a bar crawl. The friendly guide will take you to all the hottest bars and pubs in the city centre where you can meet new people and make friends while enjoying free drinks and drink deals. The guides know Chester like the back of their hands so they'll be able to show you some hidden gems that aren't on every tourist's radar and where there are plenty of free drinks! And if you're feeling cheeky, we can even book a sexy male chaperone for your crawl! Not only will this man look gorgeous, but he’ll also lead hilarious games for everyone to enjoy.
Do you want an activity that’ll instantly have the girls giggling? Chester hen party life drawing gets you all sketching a totally naked, professional, male model! That’s right, he’s going to be stood totally starkers right in front of you! Just imagine everyone’s blushing faces as he stands there in his beautiful birthday suit. It’s making us hot under the collar just thinking about it. The art instructor will show you how to create a masterpiece, sharing their professional drawing tips and tricks. This quirky activity is a great way to add a bit of cheekiness to your celebrations without it being too (ahem!) in your face!
If nude life drawing isn’t quite cheeky enough for you ladies, up the ante with a male strip show! Get ready for the sexiest striptease as these hunky guys perform on stage for you or even at your home or hired accommodation! They’ll put on a real show, teasing you by slowly undressing. The focus is always on having fun, never sleazy, with plenty of comedy and tongue-in-cheek moments to keep you all entertained. Just imagine the bride-to-be’s face when she gets treated to a naughty, surprise lapdance from one of these lovely lads! What better way for her to celebrate her last night of freedom?
Learn how to get dancefloor ready with one of our top dance classes, available in a massive range of themes. Your group will start with an easy warm-up session before learning some funky new moves together as a group. The professional dance teacher will help you practice each step before incorporating them into a choreographed routine. Themes include ABBA, 90s, Beyonce, Britney, Lip Sync Battle, pole dancing and more so whether you want something silly or serious, we have something for everyone that’s guaranteed to be great fun. You can even bust out the dance routine again at the wedding!
If quirky activities are your bag, you’ll love bubble mayhen where you’ll each climb into big, inflatable, one-woman zorbs to play some brilliantly bonkers games including Queen of the Ring, Bump the Bride and Bulldog. You’ll be in hysterics as you bounce, bump and barge into each other, unleashing your competitive sides as you send the opposition flying down the pitch like big, inflatable beach balls! The zorbs will take a lot of the impact so you can really give it some welly as you charge at each other and knock each other down like skittles! Expect non-stop laughs with this activity.
It’s time to treat the bride-to-be to the ultimate night in for your hen party in Chester! Your butler in the buff will show up at your home, hen house or hired venue in nothing but a bare-bottomed apron, bowtie, collar and cuffs. Watch all of your friends' faces as they realise this is the gorgeous guy that'll be serving them all evening! He'll keep your glasses topped up with whatever your tipple is and walk round with a plate of canapes for you to graze on. With service with a smile and a cheeky view, you'll feel like true royalty as this gorgeous guy waits on you hand and foot.
Relive the good old days with school sport day during your Chester hen do as you don coloured bibs and headbands and split into teams or “houses” to compete against each other in egg and spoon, wheelbarrow, sack and space hopper races. Will you be able to keep your cool as you race against your opponents with a bean bag on your head or show off your skills with a hula hoop? This hilarious event will give you all the retro feels as you go back to school and take part in these fun races. An event coordinator will make sure everything runs smoothly and provide all equipment.
Kick your pre-nuptial party off with a bang and get your group dancefloor ready with burlesque dancing, sure to break the ice as you learn some fantastic dance moves. The dance teacher will break down the sassy choreographed routine step by step until you’re ready to put on a show-stopping performance at the end, complete with feather fans! This dance class is bound to boost your confidence as you show off, strut your stuff and unleash your sexy side; it’s been hiding away far too long! You’ll leave this class feeling like the true goddesses we know you all are.
Arranging a hen do in Chester can be hard work, especially when you’re trying to get all your nearest and dearest girls in the same room when they potentially live in different cities or even different countries. Make things easier by doing a virtual experience via video chat. Thanks to the clever internet, you can get everyone you love together no matter where they are in the world. The fun virtual activities on offer range from cocktail making to yoga, scavengers hunt to candle making, cocktail making to comedy shows to meet a range of diverse tastes. What takes your fancy?
Reviews for Chester hen activities
Life Drawing with a Male Model
Really lovely host and model! Lots of fun! Venue was odd but nice to have a drink whilst doing the event.
Bethan Jackson
Nude Life Drawing with a Male Model
This has got the be the funniest things I have ever done, all the ladies loved it and belly laughed all day and night at our attempts at drawing. We used the same venue (bar area) for lunch straight after the session. The hotel was extremely busy and we did wait for our food, however the manager gave us all a complimentary drink, which was lovely, they couldn't do enough for us.
Claire Saunders
Fun facts
Did you know?
- Chester was founded as Roman fort in 79AD and was known as Deva. Sounds like the perfect place for a group of divas like you to party!
- Chester Racecourse is the UK’s oldest sporting venue in continual use, having hosted horse racing events since 1539.
- The Chester Rows feature covered walkways on the first floor in each of the city’s four main streets. They’ve formed a second row of shops since the 13th century. They’re beautiful, great for shopaholics and unique to the UK and the world.
- The best surviving Grade I listed Roman fortress wall in Northern Europe is in Chester.
- This gorgeous city is located on the border of Wales. The border runs through the Chester FC Stadium with its pitch in Wales and the car park and offices in England.
- Chester’s produced some real sporting legends including Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle, footballers Michael Owen and Danny Murphy and snooker player Ricky Walden.
- Chester in home to the UK’s only surviving rock-cut Roman shrine, named Minerva’s Shrine after the goddess of war. It dates back to the 2nd century.
- A bonkers Tudor law that’s never been repealed states that it’s illegal for Welsh people to enter Chester after dark but if they do, you can shoot them with a bow and arrow! Don’t try this one at home, ladies!
- The Eastgate Clock is the most photographed clock tower in the world after Big Ben in London, of course.
- Chester is thought to be one of the UK’s most haunted cities. Ye Olde King’s Head is said to be haunted by a child and the Pied Bull hotel is rumoured to have frequent ghostly goings on in its cellar.
- In the basement of a former Spud-U-Like is a 1,800 year old Roman hypocaust, an example of common central heating used by the Romans.
- Head to nearby Cheshire Oaks Shopping Outlet, the UK’s biggest designer outlet, for more than 145 luxury and high street shops, many offering up to 60% off and tax-free shopping.
- The mayor of Chester in 1540 was Henry Gee. He replaced the traditional Shrove Tuesday footie match with a horse race. His surname is where the term “gee gees” comes from.
- If you were hoping to visit Hollyoaks during your Chester hen weekend, you won’t find it because it’s fictional. They actually film the popular soap in Liverpool.
- Chester Cathedral is simply stunning with gothic architecture that took around 275 to rebuild. You can even see Roman barracks on the Dean’s field. It’s a must visit for history lovers.
Chester in numbers
- Chester is regularly voted within the top 10 prettiest cities in Europe and has even beaten Budapest, Venice and Prague!
- Chester Zoo is the most visited wildlife attraction in the UK. More than 1.9 people visit each year to see the 15,000 animals across the 125-acre site. It’s frequently in the top 10 lists for the world’s best zoos. Fancy a trip during your hen do in Chester?
- The Roman amphitheatre in Chester had space for 7,000 seats making it the biggest one of its kind in the UK.
- The River Dee flows through England and Wales and is 70 miles long.
- 95.2% of University of Chester graduates get employed or go back into studying within six months of graduating, making it the best performing uni in the North West of England.
- In the year 79 AD, Chester was one of three major Roman army forts in the UK.
- The city spreads over a total surface area of 488 square km.
- The Roman fortress wall is almost complete except for a 100m section.
- Blue Planet Aquarium is home to more than 1,500 fish and 100 living displays as well as one of the largest collections of sharks in Europe.
- The Chester Renaissance over the last decade has seen the city become even better due to a mahoosive £1.3 billion investment.
Local Celebs
This super glam city often attracts the rich, famous and fabulous. See who you can spot during your Chester hen party!
Celebrities born in this city include James Bond himself, Daniel Craig, Lee from cheesy pop group Steps, Poldark star and model Josh Whitehouse, footballer Danny Murphy and Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle. Money saving expert Martin Lewis went to school in Chester, and the city continues to be mega popular with footballers and their WAGs.
Food and Drink
With restaurants on almost every street, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out in Chester. Whether you want a real taste of Cheshire at a restaurant serving tasty local produce or a meal at your favourite chain restaurant, this city is here to please your palate!
Because it’s a super sophisticated destination, we fully expect you ladies to treat yourselves. After all, we all know calories don’t count on a hen weekend in Chester! Guilt free indulgence, here we come! That said, if you’re on a budget or just fancy something quick and easy, there are plenty of options to tickle your taste buds from local cafes to chain fast food places that we all know and love.
A meal out with the girls is a great way to slow down the pace and enjoy some quality time together over good food and drink. Whether you’re a picky eater (we all know one or we are one!), a veggie, vegan, a takeaway queen or someone who like their food exotic and interesting, you’ll find something here to satisfy your cravings during your hen do in Chester.
Miller & Carter - Grosvenor Road, Chester, CH1 2DJ
This steakhouse restaurant is always a popular choice for hen parties in Chester, serving up hand-cut, 30-day aged British and Irish steaks that’ll really make your mouth water.Hickory’s Smokehouse - The Groves, Souters Lane, Chester, CH1 1SD
Welcome to BBQ heaven on the bank of the River Dee. Hickory’s boasts a menu that’s jam-packed with American goodies and a big range of slow-cooked meats from Memphis-style baby back ribs to burgers, chicken wings to brisket.Hypha - 5 City Walls, Chester, CH1 2JG
Michelin-recommended and hailed as one of the best vegan restaurants in the country, Hypha is well worth a visit if you want to satisfy your plant-based cravings. Their menu is packed with inventive dishes as well as their locally famous vegan roast dinners that claim to include the best gravy in the world.Las Iguanas - Coliseum Leisure Park, Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port, Chester, CH65 9HD
Discover a carnival of flavours at this Latin American restaurant and bar. With cosy corners and big tables, Las Iguanas is always happy to host a hen do in Chester of any size. Tuck into spicy or mild dishes with influences from America, India, Africa and Spain.Chester Nightlife
Get glammed up Real Housewives or WAG style to experience some truly decadent nightlife a big number of pubs, bars and clubs.
Cocktail Making - Chester hen party cocktail making is a brilliantly fun way to kick off the bride-to-be’s last night of freedom, getting you all good and merry as you create your own delicious drinks and enjoy lots of samples along the way.
Games up the fun factor and get everyone to unleash their competitive side as you race against each other to make the tastiest drink in the shortest amount of time.
Gin Tasting - Would you rather sit back like VIPs whilst someone makes the drinks? No problem! Add a drop of sophistication to you hen night in Chester with a gin tasting. A friendly bartender will share all the secrets of how wine is made.
You’ll get to try lots of samples and even try your hand at gin-based cocktail making. Bar snacks are also included so don’t worry if you’re a bit of a lightweight!
Rosies - 12-16 Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2SA
Dress to impress when it comes to hitting the nightclubs. Rosies is a Chester institution and firm fave with students as well as stag and hen parties. It boasts three floors, each playing a different genre of music, and an open-top roof terrace.
Cruise - 4 St John Street, Chester, CH1 1DA
Cruise claims to be the city’s most sophisticated nightclub, boasting six distinctly themed rooms with luxurious décor where you can celebrate your Chester hen night in style. Expect sets from top DJs and to dance the night away to a mix of old and new music.
Slug & Lettuce - 44 Bridge Street, Chester, Chester, CH1 1NQ
For a good atmosphere, lots of seating and a place to throw some shapes, Slug & Lettuce is hard to beat. This buzzing bar is always popular with stag and hen parties in Chester, offering a jam-packed cocktail menu and a DJ pumping out chart hits. You can also try out their cocktail masterclass here, while sipping on some sangria.
The Best Time to Visit Chester
If you fancy the idea of a hen do in Chester, here’s a quick guide to what you can expect throughout the year.
Chester Food, Drink and Lifestyle Festival
April hosts Chester Food, Drink and Lifestyle Festival, one the biggest annual events of its type in the UK. More than 150 exhibitors showcase the best of Cheshire’s food and drink for you to sample and buy. There’s also talks, chef demonstrations, workshops and entertainment. In short, it’s a foodie’s heaven!
Heritage Festival
Chester’s fascinating history comes to life with talks, walks, films, workshops and exhibitions during June with the Heritage Festival. The city will be buzzing with loads of visitors and more than 60 events taking place in various venues.
CH1 Chester Comedy Festival
June also sees the return of the CH1 Chester Comedy Festival where local and international comedians take to the stage across eight laughter-filled days.
Creamfields
Around a 30-minute drive from the city centre, you’ll find the small village of Daresbury. You may not have heard of it, but you probably know about its annual event, Creamfields, the UK’s biggest dance music festival with super famous acts playing the best of drum and bass, EDM, techno and house. Fancy a visit during your hen do in Chester?
Chester Pride
Chester Pride arrives every August, celebrating the LGBTQ community with a feel-good atmosphere and colourful parade plus entertainment and activities at Castle Square. There’s a main stage for famous acts to perform on plus a busking stage for acoustic singers and cabaret tent showcasing some hilarious and dazzling drag acts.
Chester Christmas Market
Visiting in November or December? You’re in for a magical time as Chester Christmas Market opens, boating more than 70 traditional wooden chalets selling festive treats, gifts, food and drink. You can get your hands on local products including crafts, jewellery, clothing, quirky gifts and nice stocking fillers. Don’t forget to grab some mulled wine, the perfect way to keep warm!
Getting around
Getting to Your Chester Hen Do
Chester is located in northwest England, around 200 miles and a four-hour drive from London by car or just over two hours by train. It’s around 27 miles from Liverpool and a 40-minute drive, and 40 miles and a 55-minute drive from Manchester. It’s well connected by motorways and reachable by trains and coaches from most major cities. Once you’re there, Chester is a pretty compact city so is easily walkable.
Getting Around During Your Chester Hen Do
Going for a stroll is a great way to take in the stunning sights, awesome architecture and discover some hidden gems. But beware, many of the historic streets are cobbled so you may struggle a little in heels. You’ll also find a regular bus service that covers the city and its suburbs well so you can get around easily during your hen do in Chester. If you’d rather hop in a taxi after a night on your party feet, these can be easily pre-booked or found at a big selection of taxi ranks.
Fancy a Hen Party in Chester?
Chester is a gorgeous place to celebrate with its medieval streets, magnificent cathedral and Roman wall paired with a massive range of restaurants and pulsing nightlife. What more could you want? If you’d like more inspo for hen party ideas in Chester, check out our full activity listings right this second. You’ll find something to give the bride-to-be a fun-packed send off she’ll never forget!
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