Manchester Hen Party Activities | Daytime Hen Do Activities
Welcome to the ultimate guide to Manchester hen party activities. There is where we list our favourite classy hen party ideas in Manchester. Whether you are looking for hen do activities in Manchester city centre, accommodation or nightlife ideas, this is your ULTIMATE guide to hen parties in Manchester.
Planning A Hen Party In Manchester?
Manchester is a fantastic location for hen parties with plenty to do and see during the day and a fun and diverse nightlife that is sure to please a bride to be whether she likes laid back vibes, full on glamour or anything in between.
Our Ultimate Guide is full of useful information for planing a hen party in Mancheser. Discover the best hen party activities, recommendations for a night out & more.
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Is Manchester The Right Hen Party Destination For You?
Perfect For A City Break
Manchester has everything you need for a city break. We have a whole host of recommendations for what to during the day and night below. If you just want to enjoy the city, however, then make sure you take in the cool vibes of the Northern Quarter, grab some cocktails in the super smart Spinningfields district and check out the fancy shopping on Kings Street and Cathedral Walk.
It’s Accessible
Manchester is easy to get to from most parts of the U.K. {which makes it a great option if you have hens travelling from all over the country}. It is easily accessible by train and road. The city centre is easily walk-able but the city also benefits from a tram system which provides quick and easy access across the city centre and to the city’s suburbs.
Great Night Life
Manchester is famous for its diverse nightlife. Whatever you are looking for from a night out, Manchester has the bar for you – whether you want to hang with footballers and soap stars, groove to some Northern Soul, rave in a Warehouse or just have fun dancing with your friends into the early hours.
Manchester Hen Party Activities!
Manchester has a great selection of daytime hen party activities and we have showcased our favourite activities below – featuring florists, spas, crafty workshops, dance classes & vintage experiences.
- Frogs Flowers offers flower crown hen parties in Manchester – as well as other creative floral hen party workshops.
- Hen party workshops are held in their super cool Northern Quarter studio. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of flowers, bubbles and giggles. Great for a Classy Manchester Hen Party.
- Prices start at £35 per person.
- Huge range of craft activities hosted at your accommodation or venue of choice.
- Options include ceramic and pottery painting, knicker decorating, garter making, jewellery making, unicorns & more. Bespoke parties are also available.
- Craft hen parties start at £28 per person and workshops last between 2 – 3 hours. Perfect if you’re looking for classy hen party ideas in Manchester.
- Glam Hatters host crafty hen parties from a venue of your choice in Manchester. You can also include a glitter station as part of your hen party craft class.
- They offer a wide range of craft activities including fascinator making, flower crown (real or fake flowers), flowernator (a floral fascinator), modern calligraphy or statement jewellery.
- Prices start at £28 per person.
- Kin host super cool floral hen party workshops at various venues around Manchester.
- Found by Grace May and Rosie Harbottle. Grace is a floral designer and Rosie is an illustrator. Grace is in charge of the floral hen parties – you can make a bouquet or a flower crown. While Rosie runs botanical painting workshops.
- Prices start at £60 per person {prosecco & nibbles included}.
- Silver Sixpence In Her Shoe host fun vintage hen parties in Manchester!
- Options include learning how to make a vintage fascinator or the ULTIMATE vintage experience which includes a vintage fascinator workshop, a vintage afternoon tea and a retro makeover.
- Prices start at £25 per person.
- Bride goes FREE when you book through HenBox!
- Prices start from £25 per person
- Sashay Dance have 25 exciting themes for your dance hen party for you to choose from. This includes Line Dancing, Abba and Taylor Swift!
- Dance Party Experience are THE dance specialists. They offer outrageously fun themed dance hen party packages across the UK. You will be taught by professional dance teachers who have danced with the biggest stars, like Beyonce, Rihanna, Little Mix and Taylor Swift. What more could you want?!
- As seen in InStyle Magazine as THE top cool hen party idea!
- Prices start at £19 per person.
- Blossom and Jasmine host mobile spa and pampering hen parties in Manchester. The perfect Manchester hen party activity for brides who love to be pampered!
- Therapists can come to your venue to glam and pamper your hen do.
- Prices start at £35 per person.
- Get Creative & Make Flower Crowns, Wreaths Or Hand-Tied Bouquets
- Manchester, Cheshire and Liverpool
- Prices Start From £30
- You Will Be Locked In A Room – Solve Puzzles & Mysteries To Escape
- Each Game Lasts 1 Hour
- Prices Start From £19 Per Person
- Bake With A Legend is THE perfect activity for all you brides who LOVE Great British Bake Off. Cook up a storm with a former Great British Bake Off contestant as they teach you how to bake something delicious.
- Your hen party will be hosted in a high quality kitchen in Manchester.
- Prices start from £80 per person and include a glass of prosecco for each guest, all equipment and ingredients.
- Laughter yoga hen parties! Yes you hear right? Leave your party relaxed after one of Sara’s amazing laughter yoga hen parties.
- But what is it exactly? Laughter yoga combines simulating laughter with yogic breathing!
Manchester Hen Do Accommodation
Looking for hen party accommodation in Manchester? You’re in the right place! Watch out as coming soon we bring you the ultimate guide to hen party accommodation in Manchester city centre and surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a chic apartment slap bang in the middle of Manchester city centre or you’re looking for a hen party house in a hot tub on the outskirts of Manchester, you name it we’ve got a huge list of options coming you way.
Manchester Nightlife
Manchester has a fun and diverse nightlife and there are many options to consider when planning you evening. We always recommend calling ahead when considering bars – not all bars are hen friendly, some may have a ban on hen party accessories and some may have restrictions on numbers.
Overall Manchester is a fun night out that is welcoming to hens! If you’re still looking for Classy Manchester Hen Party ideas, keep reading.
Find out below our favourite glamourous night out, fun & cheesy night out, cool & fun night and active night out PLUS what to wear
Glamorous Night Out
The bars and restaurants of King’s Street and Spinningfields are your best choice for a glamorous night out in Manchester. This is where you will find the footballers, soap stars and WAGS out in full force. Perfect if you would like to grab a sophisticated cocktail in a beautiful rooftop bar.
We recommend keeping the hen party accessories subtle on a glamorous night out. These bride tribe temporary tattoos in rose gold are perfect!
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Fun & Cheesy Night Out
Head to Peter Street or Deansgate Locks for a fun and cheesy night out. Featuring lots of large bars which will be able to accommodate a large hen party, these bars always play fun music, have great drinks deals and there is sure to be some dancing on the tables!
A hen party sash is the perfect accessory for a fun and cheesy night out. Make sure that everyone knows that you are on a hen do with these gorgeous rose gold hen party sashes – reading ‘Team Bride’ but with other options available including ‘Bride To Be’ and ‘Bridesmaid’.
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Cool & Fun Night Out
The Northern Quarter features some of Manchester’s coolest bars and is always a guaranteed fun night out. You will be spoilt for choice for bars in the Northern Quarter – whether you want a tiki bar, a secret bar, a vintage bar, a whiskey bar or even a sherry bar – you almost guaranteed to find somewhere you love.
We love these sparkly ‘Let’s Party’ headbands! Available in silver irridescence which will work with any outfit – perfect for a fun hen party night out in Manchester’s uber trendy Northern Quarter bars.
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Active Night Out
Manchester has many options for active hens looking for a fun evening. The city hosts bars that specialise in bowling, crazy golf, darts, ping poing and more. There are many breakout rooms too – plus a Crystal Maze experience.
If you are planning an activity packed night out on your hen party then we recommend these Team Bride hair bobbles. They make great hen party favours PLUS they will come into their own when the hens start getting competitive and need to tie their hair up!
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How To Plan A Night Out In Manchester
- Depot Mayfield – A huge indoor market and event space that offers something for everyone. Check out their events for DJs, brunch events, quizzes, day time clubbing, live sport coverage and more.
- Peter Street – Peter Street is the home of some of Manchester’s biggest bars which are perfect for a larger hen do.
- Spinningfields – Home of a more sophisticated night out with chic restaurants, fancy cocktail bars and glamorous speakeasys.
- The Corn Exchange/ The Print Works – Full of big chain bars and a whole of activities including, ten pin bowling, darts, miniature golf, an arcade and a cinema.
Why We Love Manchester
- It is a vibrant, buzzy city that doesn’t take itself too seriously – the perfect hen party location for those looking for a fun weekend!
- There is plenty to do within the city centre, with great food, brilliant live music and comedy venues and a vibrant nightlife all within walking distance. Or you also can hop on a tram or train to explore the wide city or even visit the neighbouring Peak District National Park.
- The people are friendly and welcoming – what more could you want from your hen party destination!
Where To Visit In Manchester
- The Northern Quarter/ Ancoats – These urban quarters, situated to the north of the city centre, are vibrant, fun neighbourhoods stuffed full of independent shops, bars and restaurants. They are the best neighbourhoods to enjoy Manchester’s youth culture, as well as being a cracking night out.
- The Coronation Street Set – Calling all soap fans! Manchester is the home of Coronation Street and the set tour is one of the city’s biggest tourist attractions. Take a walk down the famous cobbles and visit the iconic sets including the Kabin, the Platt family home and, of course, the Rovers Return.
- Spinningfields – Spinningfields is the glamourous heart of Manchester. It is full of designer shops, chic cocktail bars and fancy restaurants. Head here if you enjoy a spot of luxury and, in true Manchester fashion, a lot of fun.
- Castlefield – This picturesque city centre neighbourhood is steeped in history, with Roman forts, refurbished industiral mill buildings and charming canal side walks. It is situated just to the south of the city centre and offers a retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. Don’t forget to check out the National Trust’s Castlefield Viaduct, a Victorian-era steel viaduct transformed into a green ‘sky garden’
- Mayfield Park- Manchester’s newest 6.5 acre park is definately worth a visit, as is neighbouring Freight Island, full of bars, restaurants and live events.
How To Get To Manchester
- Easily accessed by rail, Manchester offers direct rail services to most cities in the UK.
- Travel direct from Manchester Piccadilly to:
- London Euston in 2 hours 10 minutes
- Birmingham New Street in 1 hours 30 minutes
- Cardiff Central in 3 hours and 15 minutes
- Edinburgh in 3 hours 15 minutes
- Manchester is situated close to multiple motorways which provides access to the U.K.’s motorway network, including north to south and east to west connections. Drive times are: London is 4 hour 20 minutes; Cardiff is 3 hours 50 minutes; Birmingham is 1 hour 45 minutes drive; and Edinburgh is 4 hour 20 minute drive.
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Looking For More Hen Party Destinations?
If you love our Cardiff hen party ideas blog post, you might like to see one of our other location guides. Take a look at our hen party destination guides. We tell you the top places to visit as well as our favourite activities and accommodation from our Hen Party Directory. Click any of the destinations below to find out more and start planning your hen party today.
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