Saturday, 20 March 2010

Wedding Fayre The Vincent Hotel Southport



Wedding Fayre The Vincent Hotel Southport - Sunday 21st March 2010

It’s another wedding fayre this Sunday for Stag and Hen Manchester – this time at The Vincent Hotel wedding fayreon the iconic Lord Street in Southport. This is another opportunity for you brides and grooms to come and talk to us about your stag party Manchester and hen party Manchester. We know your thoughts are focused primarily on your big day but don’t forget your stag and hen parties – they deserve some thought too!

Manchester is far enough away from Southport to make it an easy journey to get to but also somewhere different for a very special Manchester stag weekend and Manchester hen party. There is plenty of stag and hen accommodation in Manchester to choose from to suit all budgets from 3* through to 4* apartment hotels to 5* luxury.

At Stag and Hen Manchester we are constantly on the lookout for new and exciting things for you party loving stags and hens. This season the most popular activity for your hen party in Manchester is definitely the cocktail masterclass Manchester. Each hen gets a chance to go behind the bar and have a go at mixing a cocktail for the other hens to try and don’t be afraid to try the fancy moves with the mixer that the experts make look so easy – trust me we’ve all discovered it’s not that easy! And then you finish your 2 hour cocktail making session with a delicious light buffet.

Now judging by your bookings it seems that you stags are definitely up for an evening at a lapdancing club on your stag party Manchester and we have just the one for you – Silks Gentleman’s Club Manchester with its sumptuous surroundings and its delectable ladies all ready to perform exciting dances just for you stags! With floor to ceiling mirrors behind the stage you won’t know where to look guys and the extensive drinks menu is second to none at prices that won’t hurt your wallets.

With a whole load of other activities to fill your weekend from a Manchester tubing party on the real snow slopes at Chill Factor to an afternoon racing at Manchester karting, from an afternoon trying your luck out at our Manchester casino to a Manchester spa day the choice is yours for a perfect Stag party Manchester and hen party Manchester.

So don’t forget to look out for us at the wedding fayre at The Vincent Hotel Southport – it starts at 12 noon with fabulous cat walk shows at 1pm and 3pm – don’t miss it! We’ll be waiting to talk to you and share the secrets of Manchester!

Live Music at the Hard Rock Cafe Manchester



Stag and Hen Manchester were thrilled to have a VIP invite to a charity live music gig at the Hard Rock Cafe Manchester for the evening of the 18th March 2010. On the set list were the South African superstar Arno Carstens who flew off after finishing back to South Africa to prepare for the performances he has scheduled for the 2010 World Cup and James Walsh of Star Sailor fame who had once famously clashed with those legendary Manchester Rockers Oasis.

I was the only member of the Stag and Hen Manchester Team who was available to head to the gig but he was more than delighted to go and represent the team. The charity that money was being raised for was Bombay Teen Challenge which brings light and new life to women used in prostitution and their children in Mumbai, India. On top of a new wristband purchased on behalf of the charity I also put a bid in for a draw for a guitar signed by the whole of the Stereophonics which I unfortunately didn’t win but there is always next time. Manchester Radio station XFM also provided some music in between sets and recorded the gig for playing out at a later date.

The Hard Rock is well used to live music events as every Friday is Live Music night and this evening was no exception. With the now normal exceptional buffet of tortilla, salsa, mini burgers, mini cheeseburgers and expertly well cooked Southern Fried Chicken came the normal brilliant cocktails and friendly helpful service from the entire team at the venue. Special thanks to David and Luke! The view from the VIP balcony added to the evening and all the photos and videos are now added to our Facebook page with one added below to give you a sneaky peak!

Remember the Hard Rock Cafe Manchester is available for cocktail masterclasses in Manchester and special stag and hen food packages to make catering on your Manchester Stag night or Manchester Hen night stress free and delicious.

Mike at Stag and Hen Manchester


Friday, 12 March 2010

Dont Miss the Boat for Your Stag and Hen Weekends in Manchester

You've been asked by the bride or groom to organise the hen party or the stag night but the wedding is months ahead yet so you imagine there's plenty of time. Well with Manchester becoming an ever more popular destination for stags and hens you need to get organised now to make the most of that all important stag weekend Manchester or a Hen party Manchester.

Everyone has different ideas about the best way to celebrate the bride and groom's last night of freedom so girls you need to get together with a few bottles of wine and stags you need to start the discussion off the next time you're all in the pub to sound out everyone about what they want to do. One thing you can be sure about there won't be a shortage of suggestions! And you have to decide on a date that'll suit everyone- perhaps not as easy as it sounds....

Well let me share some hints with you about how to get the best out of a Manchester stag weekend and Hen weekend Manchester.

First of all try to avoid weekends when Manchester United are playing at home because you can guarantee that you'll pay more for any hotel rooms you can get your hands on and they almost certainly won't be city centre rooms.

It might also be worth while looking at which bands are playing at the MEN because there is also high demand for rooms those nights too. And definitely avoid the week in September of the Labour Party conference!

All of our stag accommodation Manchester and hen accommodation Manchester is city centre based so that you can walk to all the great nightlife venues on offer.
With accommodation from 3* hotels to 4* apartment hotels and 5* hotels we have something to suit all budgets.

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Now if you fancy a cheesy Saturday night at the hen party mecca of The Birdcage Manchester then we recommend you book up to 3 months in advance of your hen party Manchester to guarantee a table near the stage so you can get a good view of the Las Vegas style stage shows.

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And if you're after a Karting Manchester session then the best one to opt for is the one that starts at 1 o clock- that means you don't have to get up early and you're free from 4 o clock to make the most of your night on the town acquainting yourselves with all the bars and clubs in Manchester. But don't wait too long to make your booking as this session is by far the most popular and gets taken early on.

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So the message to all you stags and hens is don't put off too long to get your fellow party goers committed to your plans or you may find that you can't book exactly what you want when you want to do it and you may have to pay over the odds for hotel accommodation.

So if you need any advice about what to do on your stag weekends Manchester and hen weekends in Manchester or help with bookings then get in touch with us either by completing the contact us page or the Build Your Own Form on the website or by giving us a call - we're here in Manchester to help with our detailed on the spot knowledge.


Manchester - A safe place for stags and hens

Awarded by the Association of Town Centre Management, Manchester has become one of only 6 cities in the UK and the only one in the north to be presented with a safe nightlife award "The Purple Flag" accreditation for a better night out. Judges visited the city in December and were impressed with how well managed and clean the concentrated and well known areas of nightlife were at The Printworks, Peter Street, The Gay Village and Deansgate Locks were. They also commented on their cosmopolitan and safe feel. Another plus mentionned being the Taxi Marshall scheme employed at six ranks in the town centre to help all you stags and hens get home from the big night of your Manchester Stag Weekend or Manchester Hen Weekend.

Councillor Pat Karney, city centre spokesperson for Manchester city Council said: "Manchester is widely regarded both nationally and internationally as a fantastic city for nightlife. This accolade is further welcome acknowledgement that we lead the way when it comes to vibrant nights out with a huge choice of venues and a real buzz. We pride ourselves in providing people with a pleasant experience and ensuring the city remains clean and safe, so it's great to be one of the first places in the country to get this award."

Stag and Hen Manchester are proud to call the city our home and are thrilled that our range of Manchester Stag parties and Mancehster Hen parties have been further added to with this prestiguous award. Yet another reason to choose Manchester for that last night of partying before the big day. Why not join the 500,000 people a week that enjoy Manchester's nightlife across 650 bars, restaurants and clubs.

We give you group complimentary VIP Q Jump passes for a venue at Deansgate Locks or the Printworks for one night of your stay regardless of what you book with us to help you enjoy Manchester's nightlife and can advise on other places to go - Just ask us on booking, we are here to help.

Check out our other special offers including if you follow us on Twitter or Facebook we'll give you free of charge for each group booking with us one twin room for 2 people for 1 night of your stay (terms and conditions apply).

Monday, 8 March 2010

Midlands Stags and Hens - Pole position for Partying


Thank you to all you brides and grooms who came to talk to us at the Ramada Hotel Warwick yesterday- it was great to meet you and introduce you to what we can offer for your Manchester stag nights and hen party. Manchester is the place to be!!! We met a great Master of Ceremonies at the show- he had a very commanding presence and made Mike look positively short and Mike is 6ft!!!

It became apparent from talking to you hens that an important aspect of your Manchester hen nights is the wealth of bars and clubs Manchester has to offer. With our hen nightlife pass you can Q jump a number of these venues in both the exciting Deansgate Lock and Printworks areas of the city- you don’t want to waste valuable time in queues! And of course The Birdcage is a must for hen parties with its Las Vegas style shows with flamboyant drag queens and showgirls and music till the early hours – we all love a bit of cheese! With prices starting from £15 on Saturdays we can arrange for tickets with a reserved table for your party in front of the stage with drinks delivered to your table up till about 11.30pm.

For you grooms Manchester karting is the popular choice- we reckon you’re all budding Lewis Hamiltons!. We recommend a Grand Prix open session with up to 40 drivers lasting about 3 hours. You get practice laps followed by heat races of 5 laps with 2 finals of 12 laps for the fastest racers. All drivers get laptimes so you can work out who the slowest driver was so he can stand the first round of drinks ...........

But there’s so much more on offer for your stag weekend Manchester and your hen weekend Manchester whether it’s a weekend that’s energetic, adventure seeking, clubbing or just chilled out. Check out the activity pages on our website for details of all that’s on offer and then get in touch via our Build Your Own pages, our contact page or simply by picking up the phone and speaking to us direct- we’re here to help you plan you perfect hen and stag party.

Thursday, 4 March 2010

Wedding Fayre Ramada Hotel Warwick











Well this Sunday sees the team from Stag and Hen Manchester heading off to Warwick for a wedding fayre at the Ramada Hotel Kenilworth. It starts at 11am so it’s a bit of an early start for us but all you brides and grooms are worth it!


Manchester is an easy journey for all you Midlands based people so hens why not think about having your hen parties in Manchester and stags come on organise a Manchester stag night.

Manchester is a very popular destination for stag and hen parties with loads of daytime activities and nightlife. If you’re looking for an adventure adrenalin filled weekend then look no further- check out the extreme activities on our site for Indoor Skydiving– the latest craze – or if you’ve enjoyed watching the Winter Olympics then have a go at Manchester snowboarding. And of course there are the good old favourites of Manchester karting and paintballing Manchester.

If you prefer something a little less energetic but just as much fun then take a look at what a Manchester casino can offer-you can learn how to play poker or try your luck at the tables and slots. How about a spot of golf? Well Manchester has a venue to play indoor golf – the Golftorium where you can play ony one of 53 courses but never be too far away from the bar – in fact drinks get delivered to your booth- what could be better?


Now for you hens that love to dance we can offer you anything from Burlesque dancing to Manchester cheerleading parties to poledancing lessons. And how about singing your favourite songs with some Manchester karaoke in your own private booth you don’t even have to go to the bar to get drinks – they’re brought to you in your party! Rather go for a bit of pampering then check out a Manchester spa day – go the whole hog andbook a mini pamper day at a 5* spa or for those of you on a lower budget have a look at the health club and spa where treatments start from £30.


But what about that all important night out o the town? For you hens THE place to go is The Birdcage with Las Vegas style shows throughout the evening from drag queens and showgirls and music till the early hours. Or get one of our nightlife passes that give you VIP Q Jump entry to a number of clubs in the best nightlife areas of the city.


And for you stags how about a gentleman’s club to watch some lovely ladies dance before going on to the numerous pubs and clubs dotted around the city. With a stag Q Jump pass you can get fastrack entry to any number of great venues.


So admit it - this really has wetted your appetite for a Manchester stag weekend or a hen weekend – Manchester has it all.


So head on down to the Ramada Hotel Warwick this Sunday and we’ll let you into all the secrets Manchester has to offer. We’ve got some bottles of Prosecco to give away this weekend so come and talk to us and don’t miss out.


If you follow us on Twitter or Facebook we’ll give you free of charge for each group booking with us one twin room for 2 people for 1 night of your stay (terms and conditions apply).

Monday, 1 March 2010

As the Winter Olympics come to a close keep the Golden feeling going with Stag and Hen Manchester




Been watching the Winter Olympics recently and sad they are coming to an end? Want to emulate our athletes efforts still and not sure how best to follow in Amy Williams footsteps? Well Stag and Hen Manchester are here to help keep that golden feeling going with a selection of Winter themed Manchester Stag and Hen activities.

Worry not Manchester can offer a selection of Winter themed Manchester Stag and Hen activities.

Situated only a short minibus ride away from your city centre stag accommodation or city centre hen accommodation in Manchester is the North West’s premier indoor snow centre The Chill Factor. Here both Stags and Hens can ski, snowboard , luge and go tubing and all for a very manageable cost.

With Manchester Skiing if you fancy yourself as a Chemmy Alcott and can already ski we have 90 minute lift passes available at only £25 or if you are like me and need a little tuition 45 minute learn to ski lessons are available on the smaller slope with a group of ten to each instructor again priced at £25. (if your numbers are under 10 sessions are non exclusive)

With Stag Snowboarding if the Snowboard cross is your level of snowboarding you can again opt for the 90 minute lift pass for the main slope or if you have been a skier and you want to try something new why not take a snowboard lesson on the smaller slope again with groups of ten being trained by one instructor for 45 minutes. (If your numbers are under 10 sessions are non exclusive)

Manchester Luging is the closest you will get to the Skeleton Bob that brought Amy Williams success and that involves sliding down a 60 metre ice slide at the side of the main slope. Each Manchester luging session is 45 minutes long and is for 16 people. ( Lower numbers will mean a non exclusive session) See which stag or hen can slide to the gold medal time!

The final option is the somewhat mad and mental Tubing- Ever gone on holiday and been towed behind a speed boat on a giant rubber ring. Right now picture that rubber ring at the top of a ski slope with you being pushed down the hill with no breaks and bam you have Manchester Tubing. This time the groups are 20 strong and again each session lasts for 45 minutes. (numbers under 20 will mean a non exclusive session)

So as you can see we can keep the Olympic spirit going so get in touch or simply follow us on Facebook and Twitter and we will help plan a Manchester Stag night or Manchester Hen nights to remember!!

Stag and Hen Manchester