Snow Days, Manchester Christmas Market and Stags and Hens Ain't No April Fools

The snow has hit the country again and Manchester has been no exception. A snow day – Well sort of has allowed us to catch up on a couple of matters.

Manchester Christmas Markets

Firstly we strapped on our hardiest walking boots and strode out to the station to get the train into Manchester to explore our famous and hugely popular Christmas markets. Passing through a wintry Piccadilly Gardens we ended up at the first Christmas market we planned to visit at Exchange Square.

As the official Christmas Markets website says "No Mancunian winter is complete without a wander through the chalet-lined streets of Manchester's famous Christmas market. "So if you are planning a Christmassy Manchester Hen Nights or Hen Weekends in Manchester we strongly suggest these markets form an important part of your plans.

Over 8 different spaces there is a huge variety of goods on offer from gifts, crafts, arts and toys to the always popular and ever delicious array of food on offer at the German Christmas market at St Anns Square opposite the town hall. The Stag and Hen Manchester team always make a point of going down for some Dutch mini pancakes, French Profiteroles, hot chocolate, Gluhwein, roasted chestnuts, Waffles and anything else we can fit in. We are heading back in again a week Friday

The team and especially our lovely hen specialist Sharon loves the Craft and Gift market on Exchange street aswell where she has picked up many a silly hat, specially made bag or stunning bespoke jewellery.

With Manchester Hen Party Accommodation at special rates make sure if its a Winter wedding you head to Manchester between the 18^th November and Christmas for that Hen party to remember.

Prospective Stags and Hens Aren’t No April Fools

We haven’t had the Christmas silly season yet and already all you organised stags and hens have been booking your 2011 Manchester Stag Parties and Manchester Hen Parties and a lot of the time you have followed the example of the new royal couple and picked April dates for your event to remember.

Manchester Stag and Hen Accommodation in the city centre across all weekends in April is already looking fairly booked up so if you are planning for that month I would suggest getting your plans and friends together as soon as possible and getting booked in.

Don’t fret though we know all the best places to source value for money 3*,4* and apartment accommodation and will move heaven and earth to get you booked in and if for some reason we can’t we know the best places just outside the city centre that will work for you instead! So get in touch with us locals and let Stag and Hen Manchester get you that perfect bespoke party you will remember ahead of your special day!

Regards and Early Seasons Greetings the Stag and Hen Manchester team!

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Our Motto - Flexibility Is Key - Stag and Hen Manchester

This week on the blog we wanted to talk about Stag and Hen Manchester’s motto and that motto is “Flexibility is Key” – Unlike other companies out there we will book any and all combinations of activities, accommodation and nightlife passes as we can appreciate everyone has different needs.

Taking this weekend as an example Rebekah and her hens had already booked their own hen accommodation in Manchester and therefore only wanted activities and nightlife passes. So what did we do? That’s right we booked them their Manchester Butler in the Buff and sorted out FREE nightlife passes to not one, not two but three venues at the Printworks. Now we think you can’t say fairer than that.

So whether you are looking for Hen Weekends in Manchester or Manchester Stag parties you can use our specially designed “Build Your Own Party” pages to pick that perfect combination. You can even ask for more than one proposal to make sure that you have a few options to choose from when talking to your fellow stags and hens.

Now flexibility doesn’t end with the choice of activities, accommodation or nightlife because our bespoke personal proposals that we send out to you come with a guarantee that where you want to tweak the itinerary we send out to you and the situation allows we of course change it to meet your requirements. You are the boss!!

You can call us at any time of the night or day seven days a week as we appreciate you can’t always organise things or ask questions when you are at work and more importantly when those all important Manchester Stag Party and Manchester Hen Party discussions are happening at all hours of the weekend you know someone is available to answer any queries the group may have.

So if you are looking at Manchester do consider us as Stag and Hen Manchester have the flexibility to give you that bespoke party experience to remember!!

Manchester Hen Weekend Heaven

Last weekend saw two groups of hens come to Manchester for their Hen Weekends and they really managed to illustrate what a great central location Manchester is – Jocelyn and her hens who came up from Devon on the South coast and Jana and her hens who came down from County Durham in Northern England. Location wasn’t the only difference in the groups though as whilst Jocelyn and her friends enjoyed a cocktail masterclass and meal at the Hard Rock Cafe, Jana was treated to cocktails served by her Butler in the Buff, Phil, in their city centre apartments.

Jocelyn’s Hen Party

For only £141 per hen Jocelyn’s group enjoyed a full Manchester Spa day at our exclusive 5* Hen Spa in the city centre on the Saturday followed by a Manchester cocktail masterclass and yummy three course meal at the UK’s largest Hard Rock Cafe in Manchester’s popular Printworks nightlife complex. To finish their Saturday off we organised a Manchester Hen night out to remember with FREE Q jump passes to Tiger Tiger, Henry J Beans and Manchester’s only city centre superclub PURE. Then it was back to their 3* hotel for a good night's sleep and a full English breakfast in the morning before a trip back home.

Jana’s Hen Party

For only £124 per hen Jana’s group enjoyed a couple of hours in a Manchester Pole Party, the company of Phil a Butler in the Buff who helped serve drinks in their apartment for a couple of hours before they went out, FREE Q jump passes to Tiger Tiger, Henry J Beans and Manchester’s only city centre superclub PURE and then after breakfast the following morning the group enjoyed a full Manchester Spa day at our exclusive 5* Hen Spa in the city centre that Jocelyn’s group had visited the previous day. Jana’s group had booked accommodation themselves and we were happy to be flexible enough to allow them to just book activities with us and even split their group into different numbers on Saturday and Sunday which each Hen only paying for what they enjoyed.

Remember ladies it is never to early to get your 2011 hen party booked so do get in touch. The organised amongst you have already booked as late as next August!! We are available at any time of the day so do get in touch.

The Stag and Hen Manchester Team

http://www.stagandhenmanchester.co.uk

Be Pole Divas on Your Manchester Hen Weekend

I was invited recently by our dance partner to a competition organised by them called Pole Divas National Pole Fitness competition. Naturally I leapt at the opportunity to do something I wouldn’t normally do on a Sunday afternoon and head off into town to the venue Pure Manchester at the Printworks.

Normally known as Manchester’s only city centre superclub, Pure Manchester during the day was a somewhat strange experience for me as I usually only head to its entrance at 11pm rather merry if I am honest. Still with three massive dancefloors and a sound and lighting system to match the best out there I could totally see why it was chosen to hold the Manchester heat of a competition that I am reliably informed has been going for 5 years and has only been getting more and more popular.

Now I have to say if the competitiors were anything to go by in the Manchester heat the competition is in for its best year yet as I couldn’t believe what they could do with the pole and would have certainly put me to shame if I had tried. Check out this competitor from the advanced amateur category and prepare to be amazed!!!

Fay who is one of the two organisers of Pole Divas National Pole Fitness competition organises a variety of dance sessions for hens visiting Manchester on their Manchester Hen Party, Manchester Hen Night or Manchester Hen Weekend. Fay is the matriarch of Manchester dance and has been running dance lessons in Manchester for more than 6 years and is perfectly qualified to get you hens dancing like a professional whilst having tremendous fun into the bargain. We have already organised the following and are constantly striving for new dancing options to give to you.

Manchester pole parties

Manchester Cheerleading Parties

Manchester Burlesque Dancing Parties

Manchester Bollywood Dancing

Manchester Salsa Dancing

All the locations are in the city centre in either dance studios a la “Pineapple Dance Studios” or studios in fitness clubs and last two hours as standard as Stag and Hen Manchester find that the perfect length to learn some basic moves comfortably before performing a routine with your fellow hens. The focus is on fun and having a laugh whilst dipping your toes in something new. All teachers are professionally qualified dancers who have been specially chosen for your group.

We suggest a minimum of 8 hens although so long as you pay the minimum price you can come along with a smaller group and the larger the group the lower the price so we are very flexible when it comes to hen dancing in Manchester. We can split you into two groups if need be as well for groups above 16 if wanted and can even do one hour of one type of dancing and one hour of another – simply ask on booking.

So if you want to enter or follow the heats of the Pole Divas competition visit the website here and good luck to all involved and we look forward to hearing from you dance mad hens.

Regards

Mike

Stags at the Footy on a Manchester Stag Weekend - The Blue Half of Manchester Reviewed

Saturday September 11^th saw me invited to the latest Premier League football match at the blue half of Manchester’s stadium Eastlands where Manchester City were to take on Blackburn Rovers. Having just recently released Manchester City as an option for the footie keen stags coming to Manchester for their Manchester Stag weekend I felt it necessary to pop along and make sure things were still up to scratch.

I think summing it up as normal off the pitch the club is well set up to accommodate footie mad stags looking to watch some football on a Manchester stag weekend but on the pitch unfortunately at the moment performances aren’t coming up to scratch. Entertaining nonetheless but the results certainly aren’t following despite the influx of playing talent like Balotelli, Milner, Yaya Toure, and David Silva to name but a few.

Stag and Hen Manchester would certainly encourage Manchester City as value for money alone on the performances of Carlos Tevez – Utter Class!

I ended up on the entry level food hospitality package that starts at £85+VAT which was called the Citizens Suite where you get a car park space if needed, programme, pre and post match entertainment with City Legend Gary Owen and guests, three course carvery meal, half time cakes and pay bar all afternoon. Seats for the ticket are East Stand Level 2 on the half way line which made for a fabulous view.

I enjoyed the meal barring a couple of questionable roast potatoes “me being picky really” and had a fat moment when i went for two pieces of the biggest most calorie inducing chocolate fudgecake I had seen in my life. Bar prices weren’t outrageous and 5 pints of lager, two pints of coke and a rum and coke came to £29.60. The seats for the game were spot on and bathed in sunshine and the only real disappointment was the 1-1 final result but you can’t have everything.

For those stags thinking of a visit check out Man City Football and give us a call with any questions as we can run through all the available options from the basic premier seat and programme package to the higher end hospitality packages as with different pricing for different category games and availability varying wildly on occasions it is best to talk to us about what you want and we will find the best option for you.

Not a blue but a red then don’t forget to visit Man Utd Footy aswell for the Manchester United, Manchester Stag Party ticket options.

Mike from Stag and Hen Manchester

Manchester Stag Party Good Times - September 2010

Paul and his stags from Cumbria were the latest group to hit the delights of Manchester on their Manchester Stag Party. In the planning since May with the organising duties split between the best man Rich and the main man himself the groom Paul they eventually settled on 1 nights 3* stag friendly accommodation, “Have a Go” Clay Pigeon Shooting package, two hour private poker session at one of Manchester’s finest casino’s, cocktail wristbands at Illusions Magic Bar and priority entrance tickets to Manchester’s only city centre superclub in the Printworks , Pure Manchester.

Taking each element at once Paul’s group arrived in Manchester via train and thanks to a swift tram ride and short walk to Castlefield in the city centre the group arrived early at the hotel at about 12.30pm. As with most of our bookings they were able to check in early but even if they couldn’t have done they would have been able to store luggage until they could. With twin rooms B&B and free access to the health club it was ideal for their needs. Then bang on 1.30pm our travel firm picked the group up for the short ride to their first activity in some woods out in West Manchester- Clay Pigeon Shooting.

Once at the Clay Pigeon Shooting club in west Manchester in picturesque woods the experienced staff including ex Olympic medallists greeted the group and hand out the necessary equipment before giving the essential safety briefing before it is out to the many traps to start the session. The entry level option for Clay Pigeon Shooting “Have a Go” gives each Stag in Manchester doing Clay Pigeon Shooting 25 shots with full instruction and you needn’t worry because even I with my glasses started to hit the targets a few shots in. With 11 guys the session lasts about 1.5-2hours and as with all our clay pigeon shooting bookings the included transport comes back to pick you back up to take you into the city centre again.

Once back in town a short walk away from the hotel found the lads at one of Manchester’s finest casinos where met by a host the group first of all signed in with their photo ID – (a must for all casino and poker packages) before a dealer,a private table, all the necessary equipment and a free drink all greeted them as they walked in. Paul and his mates decided to have a quick learn to play refresher course before they all kicked into a tournament with £5 per person prize money they had as standard and added another £5 per person on arrival. Paul ended up winning by all accounts and a kitty for the evenings drinks suddenly came into being.

To finish off the evening the lads headed to one of the main areas of nightlife in Manchester the Printworks. Within the Printworks is Manchester’s only city centre superclub Pure where three dancefloors, three bars, a variety of music with a sound and lighting system to rival any out there and Manchester’s finest women awaited them. By all accounts a good night was had or at least the bits they told me left me with that impression.

Like what you hear stags and want your Manchester Stag night, Manchester stag weekend, Manchester Stag Party, Manchester Stag do or even private party to do the same then let us know after all the boys paid only £130 per stag!!

Keep your eyes peeled for more Manchester Stag Party stories from the team at Stag and Hen Manchester

Stag and Hen Manchester - Monthly Update

It has been a fair old while since we have last hit the blogosphere and we can make no excuses other than being hectic sorting out Manchester Stag and Hen parties galore both this year and next, appearing live on the radio telling people about how brilliant we are and attending the odd event or two! So sit back and enjoy as we update from the last four weeks!

So who has come for their Manchester Hen party since we last spoke – Louise and her hens that’s who!

Arriving on one of the busiest city centre weekends of the year Manchester Pride, Louise and her hens headed straight into the Northern Quarter for a day at a photostudio getting make up from a professional makeup artist before each getting a half hour photoshoot in 3 or 4 outfits before coming together for a group shot for the Bride to remember her Hen party by. Throw in lunch nibbles, a glass of bubbly and a professionally touched photo to take home each and you have the perfect hen activity for your Manchester Hen Party. Check out the hen activities and look for Hen Photoshoot for details.

Once done there it was a quick journey to the groups hotel which was only 4 miles out of the city centre as for weekends where United play at home or large events are occurring its better value for money to get hen friendly accommodation a little out of the city centre where the prices artificially inflate. Don’t worry hens though we have listed these dates on our website in our Hen Accommodation section and on other weekends you will be firmly in the city centre making the most of our lower hotel accommodation rates.

Once back in town it was straight to OPUS in the Printworks for a meal out and a Manchester Hen Comedy Evening before nightlife passes allowed them to drink and dance the night away. All for only £135 per Hen.

Bookings are flooding in for 2011 from all you organised hens and we have put a number of parties in our diary for next year already so if you are thinking it’s too early why not get in touch and start discussing plans with your fellow stags and hens. Remember its only 20% deposit now with the remainder coming 5 weeks prior to your party and you are guaranteed 2010 prices - a plus ahead of the VAT increase and any supplier increases that may come.

We are currently looking at providing you with some more pre paid food options to include on your bespoke stag and hen parties in Manchester so keep your eyes peeled and have a few interesting new activities in the offing as well. Murder Mystery anyone?

The 23rd August even saw Stag and Hen Manchester interviewed on Manchester's premier business show on BBC Radio Manchester talking about our bespoke stag and hen parties in Manchester and how great all you stags and hens are!!!

I celebrated my birthday in style with the team which left us with sore heads for days, visited Portsmouth to check out how stags and hens party down south (Manchester is still the only way to go!!) and have been invited to a few football games at the blue and red side of the city as the football season kicks off again. Stags remember with Man City Football and Man Utd Football you could be there too!

Then finally this past weekend saw us at Mulligans on Southgate down the road from Oxford Road Revolution which is heaving and full of partygoers every Saturday singing and dancing to the live band that is on. Well worth a visit if you are a fan of Irish pubs and we danced and drank the night away until the wee small hours but were a little too drunk to get some pictures to share with you. Sos!

We will be back a little more often now after our extended break so look out for more updates from Stag and Hen Manchester