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Simply Good Times

As much as getting on one knee is an incredibly important part of the process, and planning the wedding can be one of the most stressful tasks imagined, you can't forget about celebrating your last night of freedom! Traditionally, a Stag or Hen Party would take place the day or evening before your wedding day, but in the 21st Century we find these events getting booked for around a month prior to the big day - leaving plenty of time to work off those hangovers.

As part of a series of blog posts (and hopefully some helpful tips too), here are our favourite Stag Party destinations and activities:

Option #4:
Manchester, North-West England
This bustling metropolitan city is a perfect destination for a Manchester stag do, with plenty to keep you occupied both day and night. With miles of shops, tons of unique restaurants, a nightlife scene that spans over many different areas of the city, live music venues and plenty of outdoor activities for those raging sportsmen. Stay overnight at one of city’s hotels, B&B's, self-catering apartments, campsites or hostels. Complete with its pocket-pleasing Northern prices and of course passion for football. The only question is which activities are you going to have to shortlist?

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Manchester Dirt Buggies & Hovercrafts - £70pp
All drivers will receive safety equipment and a full and thorough briefing on how the Hovercrafts and Dirt Buggies work, how to stop them, plus provided with clear instructions for the rules of the track and what the different coloured marshal flags signify. Driving these extreme machines around the purpose-built off-road track is not as easy as it looks when the instructors demonstrate, but they are always great fun and guaranteed to get the adrenaline pumping. Once pilots master the controls Dirt Buggies and Hovercraft Flying provides drivers with an incredible sense of controlled power as you slide these wild machines around the off road course.


Manchester/Liverpool Party Boat Charter - from £45pp
Get your life jackets on, and your beers out. Hire an exclusive party boat to sail you around the River Mersey, while doing a bit of site-seeing at the same time. During your exclusive cruise you will have your own private cruiser including skipper and crew to look after you on board. We also have a 1200W JBL PA System on board with a DJ. You will receive VIP treatment during this 2hr cruise which includes a couple of bottles of bubbly, and ability to bring your own food and drink on board.

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Manchester Tablet Treasure Hunt - from £75pp
This event is a perfect way to see the city, as well as have lots of laughs with your group. All state-of-the-art Tablet Treasure Hunts utilise Samsung Galaxy Tablets pre-loaded with bespoke treasure hunt software for your Stag Group. Teams will be guided by the interactive on screen map throughout the event, this will not only show every challenge and task you face but will also keep you aware of where rival teams are throughout the day. The GPS technology will track your groups everywhere you go and will only allow questions and challenges to be activated when you’re in the vicinity of that particular hotspot. Teams will earn points for correct answers and receive penalties for incorrect answers so have to think carefully with extra rewards for originality and creativity. As challenges are completed and questions answered the teams score will be uploaded to the built in live scoreboard which will update with not only your teams score but also all of your competitors which adds excitement and competition throughout the event.

Manchester Beer Tasting - POA
What could be more manly than participating in tasting numerous Beers and indulging in some meat platters in a large Brewery? Nope, didn't think so. Try some of the world's most famous beers, along with some elusive local ales in this awesome tasting experience. Prices vary depending on groups and times, so please enquire for more details.

N.B. Prices for activities are very much dependent on the group size and experiences booked.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO MAKE A STAG EVENT ENQUIRY, OR CALL 01273 573824.

As much as getting on one knee is an incredibly important part of the process, and planning the wedding can be one of the most stressful tasks imagined, you can't forget about celebrating your last night of freedom! Traditionally, a Stag or Hen Party would take place the day or evening before your wedding day, but in the 21st Century we find these events getting booked for around a month prior to the big day - leaving plenty of time to work off those hangovers.

As part of a series of blog posts (and hopefully some helpful tips too), here are our favourite Stag Party destinations and activities:

Option #3:
Edinburgh, Scotland
Maybe not one of the warmest parts of Britain, but certainly one of the most beautiful and historical. Whether you be planning a summer Stag Party or something out of season in the colder months, Edinburgh has plenty to offer in the way of fun. Combining both New Town and Old Town, what an amazing and lively setting for one of the most fun weekends of your life.

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Edinburgh Quad Bike Trek - £49pp
We provide rambles at an exciting off-road venue just outside Edinburgh using a fleet of modern Yamaha Grizzly quads. Exploring the park and woodland riders encounter a wide variety of obstacles to cross. With hills and dirt tracks, woodland humps and bumps, plus plenty of water hazards and mud thrown in for good measure, you are guaranteed a great ride on the all-terrain quads.

Edinburgh Canyoning - £65pp
The awesome Canyoning venue is located around an hour easy motorway drive from Edinburgh, so perfect for after a night out and you want to get away from the city life. The experience starts with a nice, scenic walk up to the top of the canyon section then follows slides, scrambles, white water swims, cliff jumps, and a cable traverse to the ultimate five meter slide drop! You will be fitted with the highest quality technical equipment ensuring your comfort and safety during the adventure. It's a perfect Stag activity for adventurous parties.

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Edinburgh Nightlife Party Pass - £15pp
This Party Package is the most perfect and stress-free way to party around Edinburgh with all your closest stags! From some of Edinburgh's most popular clubs, to some old favourites, we have a great selection of venues to choose from starting from £15pp for 5 venues.

So where do you go when it's time to head home at the end of a great evening? To your castle of course... Now this venue really is perfect for large groups looking to create an atmospheric Stag Do. Dating back a several centuries, this property is not for the faint-hearted as your group may be visited by the previous owners of the Castle!
Reserve several rooms for Bed & Breakfast or book the entire castle out from £150pp.

N.B. Prices for activities are very much dependent on the group size and experiences booked.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO MAKE A STAG EVENT ENQUIRY, OR CALL 01273 573824.

As much as getting on one knee is an incredibly important part of the process, and planning the wedding can be one of the most stressful tasks imagined, you can't forget about celebrating your last night of freedom! Traditionally, a Stag or Hen Party would take place the day or evening before your wedding day, but in the 21st Century we find these events getting booked for around a month prior to the big day - leaving plenty of time to work off those hangovers.

As part of a series of blog posts (and hopefully some helpful tips too), here are our favourite Stag Party destinations and activities:

Option #2:
Oxford, Oxfordshire
With only the countryside a short drive away, this city is known worldwide for its high-ranking Universities, Culture and history, Oxford is a real favourite with Stag Do's for the variety of activities that it offers. The Simply Good Times website has actually featured Oxfordshire as part of a Stag Package that we offer, and it is by far one of the most popular among this group. See below for some of the activities we advise upon.

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Oxford Multi-Activity Day - £75pp
Similar to the outdoor activities we offer in Brighton, we have packages to suit all budgets. These activities are set 30 minutes outside of Oxford in the lovely countryside. Lunches are also available on site for an extra £5pp. See below for activities included in the £75pp:

Quad Biking, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery & Blind 4x4 Driving

Oxford Comedy Club - £25pp
Oxford's most popular evening. Eat, drink, laugh and relax for more than 2 hours of pure enjoyment. There is a club and a restaurant attached so this is a perfect starter to your evening. Tickets from £25pp, with options to pre-order food from a discount menu! Just ask for more details.

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Oxfordshire Self-Catering - from £130pp
How else to spend your weekend Stag Do? Hire out a beautiful country house for 3 nights with access to communal Games Room, private hot tub and BBQ area. From here, you could hire our professional chefs to serve you a 3 course dinner (from £45pp) in your own private kitchen? Or why not hire a Casino Table and private Croupier for your poker tournament later on in the evening (POA)?

Oxford 'Around the World’ Whisky Tasting - £40pp
(At your self-catering property)
This is an up tempo, fast moving and humorous interactive whisky tasting event made easy with no previous knowledge required. It has proved extremely popular over the years. It’s very informal and a really good laugh. The format is a ‘Around the World’ Tasting with six different whiskies to try from around the globe. All Glassware, etc is provided.

N.B. Prices for activities are very much dependent on the group size and experiences booked.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO MAKE A STAG EVENT ENQUIRY, OR CALL 01273 573824.

As much as getting on one knee is an incredibly important part of the process, and planning the wedding can be one of the most stressful tasks imagined, you can't forget about celebrating your last night of freedom! Traditionally, a Stag or Hen Party would take place the day or evening before your wedding day, but in the 21st Century we find these events getting booked for around a month prior to the big day - leaving plenty of time to work off those hangovers.

As part of a series of blog posts (and hopefully some helpful tips too), here are our favourite Stag Party destinations and activities:

Option #1:
Brighton, East Sussex
A traditional English seaside resort set within the scenic South Downs National Park and about an hour South of London by train, making it a popular Stag Party destination. Its broad famous shingle beach is backed by bars, clubs and restaurants with beautiful Regency-era buildings for the backdrop. The town is renowned for its lively nightlife, arts scene, shopping and festivals.

For large Stag Groups, we know it's important to be as close to the action as possible, which is why we have some of the most exclusive Brighton properties for weekend holiday hire. With prices starting from £120pp for 3 nights' stay, you receive exclusive use of a fully-equipped property in the center of Brighton. Sometimes they even come with a steam room and hot tub! Please enquire for more details...

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Brighton Comedy Club & 2 Course Dinner - from £30pp
Enjoy a night at top comedy club Komedia as part of your Brighton event package. We've teamed up with the award-winning Krater Comedy Club Brighton to bring you great value dinner packages as part of your weekend event plans. These comedy club evening packages are a brilliant alternative to a normal restaurant meal which cost about the same without the first-class entertainment!

Brighton Multi-Activity Day Special (6hrs) - £75pp
Take part in an outdoor activity bundle for your group which consists of several high-adrenaline activities and a burger lunch! Of course, you can also book individual activity sessions like Dirt Buggies or Clay Pigeon Shooting, however Multi Activity Packages offer great value. This package includes Blindfold 4x4 Driving, Archery, Axe & Knife Throwing, Target Rifles, Paintball (300 balls) + LUNCH.

Brighton Luxury Sailing Day (half day) - £56.25pp (based on 12x sailing)
Designed specifically for charter, she can take 12 passengers in comfort, with a sliding roof and full canopy enclosure the sun deck seating can be inside or out. With a generous saloon for entertainment she is equipped to deal with the British weather! As well as the spacious saloon she has four double cabins two toilets (heads) with showers, a drop down transom for easy access to sea (perfect for swimming!). We can provide your party with a complete hospitality package from champagne and canapés to a hot or cold buffet all tailored to your individual and dietary needs, or you are welcome to bring your own food & drinks with a small corkage fee (£25).

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Brighton Watersports - from £55pp
Don't have easy access to the coast and have always wanted to try your hand at Water Sports? We have numerous activities to try that will have you coming back to Brighton again and again. Prices range depending on how many activities you do, but we would always recommend choosing at least 3. Choose from: Wakeboarding, Windsurfing, Sailing, Powerboat Rides, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Team Build, Raft Build & Derby Race.

Brighton BMW Driving Experiences - POA
With an historic motor circuit, a number of unique packages to choose from, and opportunity for one-to-one tuition with the experts, this venue offers driving opportunities of a lifetime. If you’re organising a luxury Stag Do weekend, why not start it off by testing your skills at off-road 4x4 driving in 12,000 acres of dense woodland and enjoying morning or afternoon tea in the woods served by your own private butler at an exclusive tented camp with open fire? Or why not try the Performance Track to test drive four high-speed, high-performance BMW models with all guests receiving one to one tuition from an expert instructor, private hire of the Motor Track, Lunch or Dinner for the group and an accelerated passenger ride to finish.

N.B. Prices for activities are very much dependent on the group size and experiences booked.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO MAKE A STAG EVENT ENQUIRY, OR CALL 01273 573824.

As Event Planners, we are always busy with Birthdays, Corporate Events and Stag and Hen Do's. Alongside organising these parties, we also specialise in themed events and Halloween is just one of them. Halloween is our absolute favourite time of year - any excuse to scare the neighbours! 

Here are five spooky ideas for Halloween-themed Events that are great fun for this season!

Ha6 Ha5Murder Mystery in a Haunted House + Dinner
Looking for something to combine dinner and evening activities? This event is incredibly popular for Stag and Hen Parties, Corporate or Family Gatherings. Why not hire out a spooky venue for dinner and have the actors come to you. The classic Murder Mystery event with two professional actors (one male and one female) involves audience participation during the 'larger-than-life' theatre performance to make up the cast and so that everyone feels part of the plot as events unfold. There are lots of quick costume changes and 'doubling-up' of characters which adds to the energy and fun. Prizes of bubbly and chocolates are provided for the various winners at the end of the night.

Spooky Tablet Treasure Hunt
Suited for larger groups (ideally no less than 12x), this event is a 21st Century spin on the original pen and paper treasure hunts. Set in a variety of locations, and with ability to customise your Treasure Hunt, this is the perfect outing for Halloween. Include scary locations, graveyards, monuments, haunted houses, derelict buildings and even the fancy dress shop! The choice is yours.

Ha8 Ha10Ghost Walks
This activity is not just seasonal, it runs all year round in the UK's oldest cities and allows you to step back in time and view the City like you've never seen it before. The walk includes numerous macabre tales of brutal murders, hideous apparitions, boisterous poltergeists, wandering nuns and world-famous murder scenes. Actors perform in full Victorian attire, complete with Gladstone bag, containing a few surprises! Perfect for that evening stroll just before your dinner/night out! 

Zombie Apocalyptic Challenge
Organising a Corporate Event around Halloween, or your Stag wants something a little bit more horrifying than regular Clay Pigeon Shooting? We have the perfect combination! The whole activity takes place over 4hrs and you are equipped with Assault Rifles (30 shots), Axes, Bow and Arrows, and Crossbows. The idea of the game is to shoot Zombie targets and accumulate more points than the rest of your team.

Ha11 Ha12Zombie Airsoft
What other way to get absolutely terrified while playing Airsoft? Perfect for Halloween, but this is by no means the only time of year to do this. Military reports indicate an Zombie outbreak in your area. Initiate containment protocols and get out of there! Your post-apocalyptic mission starts with a military-style briefing and run down on equipment use. The aim of the mission is to survive 3 hours of Zombie Infested Bunkers without catching the deadly infection.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO MAKE A HALLOWEEN EVENT ENQUIRY, OR CALL 01273 573824.