If your bestie’s about to say “I do,” there’s only one thing for it: go BIG on the hen! Forget awkward party games and quiet dinners - this is your sign to round up your hens, grab the glitter, and get yourselves on a Butlin’s Big Weekender. From themed fancy dress and bottomless brunch, to singalongs and dancefloor moments, this is the hen do that'll live rent-free in your group chat forever.
HOW TO HAVE THE BEST HEN-DO
With a huge line-up of Big Weekenders to choose from throughout the year, there’s something for every bride and every budget. With group-friendly accommodation and non-stop entertainment and activities, all you need to worry about is packing the essentials!
Here’s how to make it unforgettable...
1. GET YOURSELF THE BIG WEEKENDER APP
Our free app is your hen do command centre. Download it before you go to plan your weekend before you’ve even left home, meaning you can maximise the fun! From checking when your favourite live acts are on, to booking activities, it'll be your hens' best friend. And when you touch down in resort, use it to find your way around with our handy wayfinding function!
2. ARRIVE EARLY, SET UP THE BASE
The sooner you arrive, the sooner the prosecco flows. Take advantage of our early check-in option, so you’ve got time to unpack, glam up, and start the weekend right.
Once you've unloaded the party essentials (don't forget those sashes and tiaras!) and settled into the group HQ, it's time to execute plan 'epic hen weekend'!
3. PARTY THE NIGHT AWAY
Big Weekender hen-dos start with a bang! Kick things off at the Opening Party on Friday evening and keep it going well into the night. We’ve got incredible headline artists, crowd-favourite DJs, tribute bands, silent discos and loads more.
4. CURE THE HANGOVER WITH FOOD (AND MORE FOOD)
After a big night, nothing hits quite like a full English breakfast. Lucky for you, we’ve got that and plenty more to keep you going. For the evening? Choose from classic pub grub and loaded fries to pizza and street food favourites; you’ll find everything you need to refuel on resort.
To make it even better, get yourselves a dining plan. Just roll up, dig in, and save the decision-making for which cocktail comes next.
5. HEN DO PARTY GAMES AND ACTIVITIES YOU'LL LOVE
Big Weekenders are more than just epic live acts in the evening; the party doesn’t stop when the sun's up. Once you've recovered from the night before, rally the group and dive into our endless daytime activities. Here are some of our favourites:
- Channel your inner Shania Twain and line-dance your way into the day with Saddle Up
- How about a silent disco on the move? Soul Stroll has you covered! Sing it loud, sing it proud!
- Daytime Raves? Yes, really
- Bring your bride's faves to life with our top-class Tribute acts
- A Pool Party with DJs, inflatables, and drinks? Yes please!
*Activities vary by date and resort - check the app to see what's on.
6. BUBBLES & BLISS FOR THE BRIDE TRIBE
Fancy some bubbly? Book the girls in for our legendary Bottomless Brunch. It’s practically a rite of passage for a hen-do!
Or if you need some quiet time, and you're staying in Bognor Regis, you can swap the heels for robes and treat yourselves to a cheeky pamper sesh at the Ocean Spa. This is the best way to relax with the girls.
7. FAIRGROUNDS, LASERS & MAYHEM (THE GOOD KIND)
If you fancy something a bit different, how about a trip to the Fairground where you can all let loose and grab some iconic pics with the bride tribe.
Or if you're staying in Bognor Regis, explore PLAYXPERIENCE where we have laser tag, TechPutt, escape rooms and more across two floors of mind-blowing and adrenaline-pumping fun!
8. GET GLAM, GO WILD
Back at base, it’s time to dress up and go again. Whether you’re going full disco cowgirl or bride tribe in neon, there’s no such thing as too much. Fancy dress is practically the uniform for a Big Weekender, so don’t hold back.
NOW THAT'S HOW YOU THROW A HEN-DO!
Fun? Sorted. Food? Plentiful. Chaos? Controlled(ish). A Butlin’s Big Weekender gives you everything you need to make your hen-do legendary and then some. All that’s left to do is round up the girls and start the group chat.