My Coventry Hen Weekend: Real Stories & Reviews

Editor's Note (December 2025): These real stories from past Maids of Honour have been updated to ensure all travel tips and activity details are current for the 2026 season.

Choosing a hen do destination can be tricky. You want somewhere lively but not overwhelming, affordable but not cheap, and easy to get to for everyone.

Coventry ticks all these boxes. We’ve compiled two real diaries from recent Coventry hen weekends. Whether you want a spa hotel with Abba dancing or a creative weekend with lingerie making and VIP clubbing, here is exactly what to expect.

Review 1: The "Abba & Spa" Weekend

The Vibe: Village Hotel, Abba Dance Class, and Quirky Shopping.

Friday: Arrival & Abba Dancing

I wanted a nice Spa hotel for my hen do, and The Stag and Hen Experience found the **Village Hotel** for us. It had a large swimming pool and gym complex attached, which was well within our budget. Although located a bit outside the city centre, it was only a short taxi ride away.

Once we checked in, it was time for our first activity: **Abba Dancing**! I love Abba, so this was a must. We held it in a function room in the hotel, which was convenient. Our instructor had us in stitches while we threw our best shapes. It was a great icebreaker.

For the evening, we took taxis into town to **The Slug and Lettuce**. The location is amazing, set opposite the ruins of the old cathedral. We enjoyed a two-course meal and cocktails in the beer garden before heading to **The Kasbah** nightclub where we had guest list entry.

Saturday: Fargo Village & Cocktails

Saturday morning was for recovery. After a dip in the pool, we headed to **Fargo Village**. This is an open-air industrial space turned into a creative quarter with independent shops in shipping containers. It was really quirky and perfect for a chilled afternoon of shopping and street food.

The main event for Saturday night was a **Cocktail Making Masterclass** at **Las Iguanas**. We made Mango Collins and Watermelon Margaritas before sitting down for a delicious three-course meal. We finished the night at **JJ’s Nightclub**, dancing until close before heading back to our comfortable hotel beds.

Review 2: The "Creative" Weekend

The Vibe: Lingerie Making, Italian Dining, and VIP Booths.

Friday: Italian Waiters & Cocktails

We drove down on Friday straight after work. We checked into a beautiful hotel in the centre—big bright rooms and a great bar. After freshening up, we headed out for a gorgeous **Italian Meal** (served by some very flirtatious waiters, which was a definite bonus!).

We planned to have just a "couple" of drinks at a local cocktail bar, but thanks to 2-4-1 offers, we stayed there all night!

Saturday: Lingerie Making

After a much-needed Full English breakfast, we spent the morning shopping in the city centre. Coventry has some great high street shops and it was nice to just wander around.

Our main activity was a surprise for the group: **Lingerie Making**. We weren't sewing entire outfits, but decorating garters and nipple tassels! It was hilarious and perfect for a group where most of us are married. There were sequins, lace, and prosecco corks flying everywhere—great fun.

Saturday Night: VIP Clubbing

For the big night out, we wanted something special. We started at a cheap chain pub for pre-drinks before heading to the biggest nightclub in Coventry.

We had booked a **VIP Booth** with a drinks package. This was perfect because it meant we had comfy seats to retreat to when our feet got tired from dancing. Having guest list entry meant no queuing, which is essential for a large group of girls in heels!

The Verdict

Coventry was an amazing choice. It was affordable, central, and packed with fun things to do.

The Stag and Hen Experience has been creating bespoke weekends since 2009. If you want to replicate these itineraries, get in touch on 01202 566100 or browse our Coventry Hen Packages to start planning.