Article published: April 4th, 2025
Mark’s No Fool – He Planned His Stag Party with Hard Days Knight!
Let’s get one thing straight: Mark ain’t no fool.
He wasn’t about to leave the most important weekend of his pre-wedded life to chance, dodgy group chats, or Dave’s mate who once went to Prague. Oh no – Mark did what all savvy stags should do… he got in touch with Greg at Hard Days Knight.
He reached out to us a good 4-5 months in advance, with a rough idea in mind – around 20 lads, a budget of £300-£400pp, and a firm ‘no thanks’ to sleeping on floors or spending half the weekend Googling takeaway menus. Mark wanted something quality, something sorted, and something seriously fun. And that’s exactly what he got.
Enter Greg – AKA Stag Weekend Superhero 🦸♂️🍻
Greg at Hard Days Knight took Mark’s vague ideas and turned them into a legendary weekend.
For just £355pp, Mark’s crew got:
Luxury accommodation for 3 nights in a stylish Peak District pub conversion
Street food catering on Friday night and posh sandwiches on Saturday
A classic clay shooting activity on a stunning private estate
A 7-hour bespoke pub tour, complete with a whiskey distillery visit and a steak dinner
All the planning, bookings, payments and faff taken care of
Yep, you read that right. No stress. No spreadsheets. No last-minute panics. Just turn up, tuck in, and enjoy.
The Perfect Base
The lads stayed in a converted pub – proper Peak District vibes, loads of space, and most importantly: comfy beds after long days of banter and bevvies. The 3-night stay gave them that all-important Sunday lie-in, with no mad early checkout or soggy service station breakfasts.
And food? Mark’s lot didn’t have to cook a thing. A local street food company came to them Friday night, and Saturday lunch was sorted with luxury sandwiches and nibbles. Because honestly, who wants to think about shopping and frying bacon for 20 hungover geezers?
Bang Bang – It’s Clay Time!
For their Saturday activity, the group went for clay shooting – a stag classic for a reason. It’s competitive, it’s outdoorsy, and it’s brilliant fun. Greg sorted the whole thing, working with one of our trusted partners, so all Mark had to do was turn up and take aim.
Pints, Whiskey & Pub Legends
The highlight of the weekend? The bespoke pub tour.
Greg listened to what Mark wanted and tailored a route that ticked every box:
🚌 Minibus pick-up at 2:00pm from Dovedale Manor
🍻 First pint at the Bentley Brook Inn
🥃 Whiskey tour at White Peak Distillery at 4:00pm
🍺 Pubs galore: The Railway Inn, The Tiger Inn, and The Bowling Green in Ashbourne
🥩 Steak dinner to soak it all up
🏡 Drop-off back at base – no taxis, no maps, no drama
Greg managed the numbers, the bookings, and every last detail – even when the group grew from 20 to 23.
Mark didn’t have to juggle calls, chase payments or make any compromises.
Mark’s Verdict?
“I would definitely recommend this company !!!! We had 23 lads for my Stag and the accommodation was perfect. Greg sorted everything out for us and made it easy. Shooting, pub crawl and whiskey tour. Keep up the hard work Hard Days Knight 💫 Highly recommend. 🕺🏻🥂🍻”
So, Don’t Be No Fool…
…like the guy who tries to plan it all himself.
Be like Mark – let Hard Days Knight sort your stag party with zero stress and maximum fun. Whether it’s shooting, sipping, or just a solid weekend with your best mates, we’ve got you covered.
Enquire now and make your stag party one to remember.
Because you deserve more than a soggy Airbnb and Dave’s Bluetooth speaker.
