My Milton Keynes Hen Weekend: Real Story & Itinerary
This was mine (Pre Covid)
Editor's Note (December 2025): While this legendary hen do took place a few years ago, we have updated this post to ensure all venues, activities, and prices are accurate for the 2025 season.
Sometimes you pick the hen weekend destination out of a hat. Sometimes you pick it because it holds a special place in the bride's heart. For Katy’s hen do in Milton Keynes, it was definitely the latter.
It’s the city in which she spent her formative years, formed many friendships, and had many "firsts". I knew she hadn’t been back for a while, so I wanted to give her the chance to relive her youth before she took the big step into married life.
Friday: Arrival & The Apartments
The gang from Reading (five of us) met for breakfast before piling into a people carrier and heading up to MK. I’d arranged early check-in, so everything was ready when we arrived.
Our accommodation was a massive step up from a boring hotel. We booked **Bespoke Hen Apartments**, designed specifically for groups. We had bedrooms and a proper living space, meaning we could sit around, share a bottle of Prosecco, and catch up without that weird feeling of crowding into someone's hotel room.
After a quick tour of Katy's old haunts, the rest of the gang arrived just in time for our first activity. We knew Katy would love it because she loves cocktails almost more than her future husband!
Activity: Cocktail Making Masterclass
The **Cocktail Making** session was amazing. I didn’t expect the showmanship and enthusiasm we were greeted with. The mixologists were friendly and just wanted everyone to have a great time.
We spent 90 minutes making (and drinking) various cocktails whilst competing in fun challenges. The whole thing was capped off with a brilliant two-course meal. Pro Tip: Check out the toffee vodka—it was my absolute favourite!
Friday Night: Local Knowledge
I purposefully hadn't planned the Friday night route, letting Katy and the local Milton Keynes girls take the lead. They showed us some of the best bars that we might have missed as outsiders.
The night ended in one of the cheesiest nightclubs I have ever been to, dancing to classics from the 80s and 90s. It was the perfect, unpretentious hen do nightspot.
Saturday: Brunch & Recovery
The next morning, we were all the worse for wear. I staggered into the living room to discover two of the local girls passed out on the sofa, having decided they didn’t have the energy to get home! I did the "Maid of Honour Run" to the shop for aspirin, energy drinks, and bacon.
Katy had requested that her activities not be too strenuous, so I had booked a **Bottomless Brunch**. It was the perfect Saturday activity. The food was beautiful, the location was bright, and the Prosecco flowed solidly for two hours. It cured the hangover instantly.
Saturday Night: The Big Night Out
This was the night I *had* planned. I arranged a selection of bars that were all near each other (around The Hub) and had our names on the guest lists to avoid queuing in heels.
It went perfectly. We visited cocktail bars, chain pubs, and a couple of smaller local places with great atmospheres. This impromptu bar crawl ended at a nightclub that played a great selection of modern music (much less cheesy than Friday!). We stayed until our feet were sore and our voices were gone.
The Verdict
Milton Keynes was the perfect host. The apartments gave us a home base, the activities were well-run, and the nightlife was incredibly easy to navigate.
The Stag and Hen Experience has been creating bespoke hen weekends since 2009. If you want to plan a package like this, get in touch on 01202 566100 or browse our Milton Keynes Hen Packages to start building your itinerary.