My Norwich Stag Weekend: A Real Groom's Review

Editor's Note (December 2025): While these legendary stag dos took place a few years ago, we have updated this post to ensure all venues, activities, and prices are accurate for the 2026 season.

When planning a stag weekend, sometimes the best inspiration comes from seeing exactly what other groups have done. We love hearing back from our stags after they return home (and recover).

Below, we’ve compiled two real diaries from recent Norwich stag weekends. From Bar Crawl Babes to Footdarts battles, here is exactly what happens on a Norwich stag do.

Review 1: The "Local" Stag (Dave & The Bar Crawl Babes)

The Vibe: Pub Crawls, Clay Pigeons, and Gentleman's Clubs.

Friday: Arrival & The Babes

My best man, Dave, wanted us to have a proper lads' weekend away, but I hate travelling. We compromised on a Norwich Stag Do—only half an hour from home, but with big city nightlife.

We checked into the Norwich Travelodge. It was impressive—rooms were huge, clean, and the bar prices were decent. After losing £60 to a street magician on the seafront (don't ask), we got ready for the main event.

Dave had booked the Bar Crawl Babes. Two lovely ladies dressed in Bavarian costumes met us to guide the crawl. They were brilliant at getting the drinks in and keeping the kitty safe. My mate Dave spent all night chatting to one of them, Chloe, convinced he was in there. (Spoiler: The number she gave him turned out to be her ex-boyfriend's. Classic stag stitch-up!).

Saturday: Shooting & Spending

Saturday morning was rough. The buffet breakfast sorted most of us out, and we were picked up by a minibus for Clay Pigeon Shooting about 20 minutes away.

It turns out I am useless at shooting, but the banter in the van was top tier. My shoulder hurt from the recoil, but it was a great way to clear the heads.

For the Saturday night, we retraced our steps to a few pubs before heading to a Gentleman's Club. We had a brilliant night, but Dave went a bit crazy with the credit card. He thought I’d been mugged by the card shark, but that was nothing compared to his bill! Still, he booked a brilliant weekend, so I let him off.

Review 2: The "Teachers" Stag (Footdarts & Kayaking)

The Vibe: Competitive Activities & Casino Wins.

The Plan

Most of our group are teachers, meaning we couldn't take Friday off. We needed a destination close to home that still felt like a holiday. After chatting to Steve at The Stag and Hen Experience, Norwich was the winner.

Friday Night: Treasure Hunt

The stag, Lee, loves pubs. So for the first night, we organized a Pub Crawl Treasure Hunt. It’s a self-guided activity where you split into teams and solve clues to find the next pub. It was great fun and meant we visited loads of bars we would have otherwise missed. The winning team (Lee's team, naturally) got their drinks bought for them all night.

Saturday: Footdarts & Kayaking

Saturday was a double-header. First up: Footdarts.

If you haven't played it, it’s exactly what it sounds like—kicking velcro footballs at a giant inflatable dartboard. It’s not as skillful as darts, but watching your mates try to hit a bullseye and miss the board entirely is hilarious.

After a quick Burger King lunch, we headed to the water for Kayaking. It was surprisingly peaceful paddling down the river, until the inevitable splashing war started. It was the perfect mix of competition and chilling out.

Saturday Night: Strippers & Casino

For the second night, we went freestyle on the bars before hitting a Strip Club (courtesy of guest list entry from The Stag and Hen Experience). The stag may or may not have had a dance... I couldn't possibly comment!

We finished the night at the Casino. Unlike Dave in the first story, I actually won big and ended up in profit for the whole weekend!

The Verdict

Both weekends proved that Norwich is a fantastic, underrated stag destination. Whether you want organized chaos with the Bar Crawl Babes or a competitive day of sports, it delivers. Check out our Norwich options for more information.

The Stag and Hen Experience has been creating the best stag weekends for over 12 years. If you're looking to plan a package in the UK or abroad, get in touch on 01202 566100 or via email at [email protected] and one of our expert stag do organisers will help you put together a fantastic weekend for your group.