Hen Weekends in London: Top 10 Ideas

Luxury London Spas

For a luxurious start to your hen day, indulge in some pampering at one of London's top spas. Relax in the Amethyst Crystal Steam Room at the Mandarin Oriental spa; detoxify your mind, body and soul at the luxurious May Fair spa; or try Urban Retreat at Harrods – the largest beauty salon in Europe, with two world-exclusive Crème de la Mer treatment rooms.

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A Day at the Races

Fancy a day at the races? Get dressed up and head to one of London's fantastic racecourses for a great day out. Book lunch in a private box at Sandown Park and watch the races from the comfort of your table; choose a hen package at Royal Ascot, where viewing, betting and refreshments are all included; or head to Kempton Park, where you can enjoy a whole evening's entertainment after the races.

Jewellery-Making Hen Party

For a hen party with a difference, learn the art of jewellery making with one of London's hottest designers, Claire Aristides. At a special workshop for hens, you'll learn how to design and make two pieces of jewellery, with champagne and chocolates on hand to inspire your masterpieces. Create a bespoke necklace for the bride, or jewellery to match the bridesmaids' dresses, or just a beautiful piece for you to take home and keep.

Champagne Tasting at Vinopolis

If the bride-to-be loves a glass or two of fizz, Vinopolis' Champagne Hen Party package is ideal. The day includes a champagne-tasting session, a wine-tasting lesson and a blind wine tasting. After hearing all about out how champagne is made, every hen gets a small bottle of fizz to drink as you set off on a wine-tasting tour. The chief hen also gets a gift box containing various wine-related goodies.

Chocolate Ecstasy Tour

Chocolate-loving hens will be in heaven on the Chocolate Ecstasy Tour. The indulgent tour takes you around London's chocolate hotspots, sampling all the best chocolate along the way. You'll try treats like violet and rose creams, truffles made to 100-year-old recipes, delicate ganache chocolates, Belgian pralines, fiery chilli chocolate and delicious hot chocolates. If there are five or more people in your group, you can book your own private chocolate tour.

Champagne Cruise on the River Thames

Celebrate in style with a dinner cruise along the River Thames, where your meal is accompanied by ever-changing views of London's riverscape. Take a Veuve Clicquot Lunch Cruise on Silver Fleet's architect-designed super yacht, the Silver Sturgeon, and you and your hens can sip champagne and nibble canapés on the sun deck as the boat travels from Central London to Greenwich. Then sit down to a delicious three-course lunch and wine selected by a sommelier.

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Luxury Afternoon Teas

Cakes, sandwiches, tea and a glass of champagne… Sound like your cup of tea? If so, why not treat your hens to afternoon tea at one of London's most luxurious hotels, like The Ritz or The Dorchester. For something a bit different, try The Mandeville's decadent Chocolate Afternoon Tea; The Berkeley's fashionable Prêt-à-Portea; or the Met Bar's naughty Cour-tea-san De-Light tea, which includes seduction classes, burlesque performances and an aphrodisiac-inspired tea.

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Celebrate with a West End Musical

London's West End theatres are bursting with fabulous musicals. What better way to spend the evening with your girl friends! Swoon as Johnny kisses Baby in Dirty Dancing; sing along to Abba classics at Mamma Mia!; or admire the flamboyant costumes at Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical. Whichever show you choose, you're guaranteed an amazing night out in London's West End.

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London's Best Karaoke Bars

Hold your hen do at a London karaoke bar, and you and your friends can sing your hearts out to hits past and present. Book a private karaoke party at Lucky Voice in Soho or Islington; enjoy karaoke and Chinese food at K-Box near Leicester Square; or try Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes, where you can combine karaoke, drinking and bowling!

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Top Cocktail Bars

If cocktails are a must on your hen party checklist, you'll be spoilt for choice in London. Join the cocktail connoisseurs at trendy Soho bar Lab; step through the door of a giant wardrobe at Lewis Carroll-themed Callooh Callay; or check out the weird and wonderful kitsch décor at Loungelover. These are just a few of London's superb cocktail bars – click the link below for more ideas.

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