The Hen Party Explosion – Derbyshire and the Peak District

Article published: August 2nd, 2013

The BBC recently examined the phenomenon of the hen do, hen party. Call it what you will. The hen night/party/weekend is now massive and growing despite the economic downturn and the roots of hen party tradition in the UK go back further than in the US. In fact the phrase ‘hen party’ dates back to the 1800’s to denote a gathering of females, but there was no wedding context.

Today, the hen party/weekend or ‘do’ is huge and rarely bypassed by any ‘bride to be’. The main change to the whole format though is the degree of choice available to hen parties. For instance, if you’re looking to stage a hen do weekend in beautiful Derbyshire and the Peak District, you could combine any selection of outdoor activities, from motorsports to watersports. You could also combine any of these with our relaxation and low exertion activities which include; a cookery experience, horse riding and trekking, pamper parties, tarot reading and even nude life drawing.

The point is; the momentum behind the hen night/party/weekend is building and building and the choice of activities is becoming broader and more exciting. To plan a truly bespoke Derbyshire and Peak District hen do weekend that your party will buzz off for months to follow, get in touch with Hard Days Knight today!

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We had such a good stag do with Hard Days Knight in the Peak District, and I honestly can’t recommend them enough! From the start, they organised everything down to a tee, making it a weekend none of us will forget. The accommodation was good, comfortably fitting our group and perfectly located for everything on the itinerary. One of the absolute highlights was the Hunted activity - a mix of orienteering with a twist where you’re actually being chased! It was such a laugh and brought out everyone's competitive side, with a good bit of adrenaline thrown in. A massive thank you to Greg in particular, whose communication was faultless. He kept us updated every step of the way, answered all our questions, and went out of his way to make sure everything went smoothly. His local knowledge and enthusiasm really added to the experience and made us feel like we were in safe hands. If you're planning a stag do and want a unique, well-organised experience in the Peaks, Hard Days Knight is the way to go. Cheers to Greg and the team for a brilliant weekend - we’re still talking about it!

October 2024

My brother's stag do was nothing short of amazing. We've had a myriad of activities to choose from in a wonderful location. Sadly, the Best Man, who paid the deposit for the country house we stayed in, had some disputes with the property owner, who withheld the deposit claiming damages (which were previously there). Once Hard Days Knight was informed, Greg immediately stepped in to refund our deposit out of pocket, so that he can help handle and mediate. This immediately shows us that Greg prioritises keeping our Stag Do a happy memory, and it's very much appreciated.

October 2024

We had an excellent time on our brother’s stag that we organised with Greg. Cannot fault the experience, Greg was extremely helpful and efficient with putting together a great weekend in a fairly short period of time. The accommodation suggested worked out perfectly, especially with the attached pool, hot tub and games room which were an added bonus. The activities lived up to our expectations and again were well organised and timings made the whole weekend work without any issues. Everyone had a lot of fun and I would highly recommend going with HDK for any stag/ hen-do.

October 2024