A Cardiff Hen Do is one of the great overlooked options when initially planning a hen do. This beautiful city is the most popular destination for all tourists in the whole of Wales – and when you visit it is very easy to see why. It’s a perfect combination of location, atmosphere, and entertainment that makes it such a great place to visit – and for a hen do, you’ll be amazed at how much there is to do in such a small space.
It is also wonderfully friendly. As a capital city it has everything you would want for a hen do, not just when it comes to activities and accommodations, but even the shopping and sightseeing is a step above many other destinations. In fact, you could easily say that a Cardiff Hen Do consists of everything any respectable (or disreputable) hen group would be after!
Being quite a compact city, Cardiff’s accommodation has advantages that other, more spread out cities, don’t have. For example, most of the hotels and apartments that are available are within walking distance of the best bars and clubs in the area, meaning that you won’t have to find huge chunks of extra money to pay for taxis at the end of the night.
However, for the ultimate hen weekend experience, a dedicated Cardiff Hen Party House provides the space, privacy, and facilities that hotels and standard apartments cannot match. Our properties come equipped with everything you need—from hot tubs and games rooms to flexible sleeping arrangements.
To explore the best options, you can check out centrally located pads like Cardiff Taff House Hen Party House (ideal for smaller groups), or the ultimate party vibe at The Flamingo Lounge Party House (with a private hot tub and space for 22). If you need massive space or luxury in a rural setting, consider the Cardiff Welsh Manor Mansion Hen Party House which sleeps up to 40 guests.
Also, because the city is surrounded by such beautiful countryside, if you fancy some kind of cottage or glamping, where you are out in the peace and quiet of nature – you can do that and still only be half an hour away from all the nightlife, which is a perfect compromise.
Activities are the backbone of a Cardiff Hen Do. With the countryside and the city so close together, the selection of nearby activities you can take part in are extraordinary, no matter what sort of thing you fancy getting up to!
If you are a hen group who are more comfortable with outdoor activities, you can embrace the Welsh countryside in a big bad way with a wide selection of options available to you. If you are an explorer-type who fancies doing something a bit different and exciting, then why not try gorge scrambling? You’ll get to climb cliffs and explore valleys as you really embrace the local area.
If you fancy something a bit more adrenaline-fuelled, you can tackle one of the most popular activities for a Cardiff Hen Do - the Quad Bikes. Alternatively, why not experience the rush of White Water Rafting with our dedicated package?
Another very popular physical activity is the world-famous Welsh Games – after all, if you are in Wales, why not embrace it and see if you can hang onto the sheep the longest or be the victor in a one-on-one giant leek battle? This hilarious activity is included in our Taff Treat package.
Outdoor activities aren’t the only thing that a Cardiff Hen Do has to offer either. If you fancy something a bit quieter and a bit more creative, you can stitch yourself up with some Knicker Making, crafting some bespoke underwear that will entertain and surprise your other half. Other popular options include smiling for the cameras for an elegant photo shoot or relaxing and enjoying some cake at an afternoon tea with unlimited prosecco!
One of the highlights of a Cardiff Hen Do is a big Welsh night out! This city has it all, and it’s all available to you for the best nights out you will ever experience. Why not start off in a popular restaurant to make sure your stomachs are lined before you hit the bars? There are a great selection of eateries in Cardiff, with all cuisines represented and chain restaurants standing side by side with local wonders. Once you’ve eaten well, it’s time to drink well, and that’s not going to be a problem here.
Other cities can be a struggle when you are going out, as the bars are often dotted all around the place. However, Cardiff is very well designed, with most of the bars just a stones throw away from each other. This means that you can explore a wide range of venues without having to walk a great distance – an essential element as it means you don’t need to worry about sensible shoes!
The bars are just the start. If you really fancy doing something different on your Cardiff Hen Do night out, why not book a trip on the party boat? With everything that you’d expect in a popular bar, but instead aboard a boat, this activity is hands down the most popular evening event that we arrange in Cardiff. After all, who wouldn’t want to see the beautiful coastline while drinking a cocktail or three and spending the night cutting a rug on a dancefloor that is on a boat?
Whatever the first part of your night out entails, there will come a point where you want to take it to the next level. You want to visit a nightclub, and a Cardiff Hen Do will give you plenty of options. Whether you want a nightclub that specialises in popular dance music, one that specialises in cheese or somewhere that has themed nights based around different feelings, vibes and types of music, Cardiff has them all available for you.
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As well as all of these advantages to a Cardiff Hen Do, you’ll be amazed to hear that it is great value for money as well. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find any other cities nearby that offer you such a great hen do for such a great price. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, get in touch and we’ll tailor make you a perfect Cardiff Hen Do quote.
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