Planning a Stag do can be hard work. Trying to pull together many different friendship groups and create a memorable stag weekend can be hard work. Every group has a different budget & expectations. Bookado is on hand to help inspire you on the perfect activities for your stag do.
Whether you’re looking to fill an entire weekend or just have one afternoon, our active stag ideas will keep the whole crew engaged, from your wife-to-be’s cousin to your best mate. Take on exhilarating challenges, reveal your competitive side and make memories with our handpicked selection of stag activities.
If you’re in a rush, checkout our quick flowchart to picking your activity above. If you’ve got a bit more time, read on to find out about some of our favourite activities.
1. Best Spring / Summer Daytime Stag Do Activities | Alcohol Free
If you are wanting to make full use of a clear summer day and save the alcohol for the evening, we certainly recommend getting outside and into the sunshine.
Zorb Football
Yes, it is as funny as it looks. At kick-off, you are wrapped in a zorb suit to play a match of football like never before. The key is to crash your enemies so they fly across the field and let you get hold of the ball. This bouncy game easily fits in your stag activities agenda and will have people get active and cracking up. Don’t forget to film your struggles so you can look back at this memorable experience.
When: Daytime Stag Activity
Locations: Bristol
Group Size: 10 - 16
Price: £15
Assault Course
Have some excess energy you want to dissipate? Then taking on a challenging assault course might be just what you’re looking for. Test your fitness levels and push boundaries in this exhilarating outdoor race. This fast-paced activity induces your stag crew with a healthy dose of competitiveness and the post-workout endorphins will stick with you for quite some time.
When: Daytime Activity
Locations: London, Brighton, Bristol
Group Size: 8 - 30
Price: £45
2. Best Spring / Summer Daytime Stag Do Activities | On a Hangover
Whether you’re planning on having a big night or there is that one in the group that always seems to get a ‘hangover’, there is nothing better than getting the group together and into the fresh air!
Coasteering
Ideally, this adventurous activity is done prior to drinking excesses as it is quite challenging and requires good coordination skills. Combining rock climbing, cliff jumping and sea swimming, Coasteering is the ultimate way to push your boundaries and get a buzz. Thanks to a wetsuit, coasteering in Newquay can be done all-year round even during the colder months.
Got some more time? Make it a weekend with camping and surfing.
When: Daytime Stag Activity
Locations: Cornwall
Group Size: 2 - 20
Price: £48pp Private Group
Kayaking Tour
Inarguably one of the best ways to get some exercise in while enjoying nature and the calm waters. Set out to your nearest lake or river and enjoy a relaxing kayaking tour with your best mates. Although this is of lower intensity than other water sports, don’t underestimate the upper body strength you need to row and move your kayak forward. The benefit is you can still have some relaxing chats and take stops during the tour savouring the moment.
When: Daytime Activity
Locations: London, Brighton
Group Size: 1 - 32
Price: £31pp
Stand Up Paddleboarding
If you’re lucky enough to have your stag do on a warm day, why not get on the surfboard? SUP is a popular water sport to strengthen the entire body and relax as you float on the calm waters. It is a great option for surf enthusiasts that have some inexperienced amongst them to enjoy a more beginner-friendly activity. But don’t underestimate how difficult it is to keep your balance when your mate is constantly cracking jokes on the board.
When: Daytime Stag Activity
Locations: London, Bristol
Group Size: 1 - 8
Price: From £35pp (£20pp in London for 1 hour)
3. Best Spring / Summer Daytime Stag Do Activities | With Alcohol
Can you beat summer day drinking? Well we’ve put together the best activities that can go side by side with a pint!
Boat Hire
Treat your mates for an unforgettable boat trip along the South Coast. To be fair, it might not turn into a boat party á la Wolf of Wall Street, but cruising on the water with your team drinking will have you feel free and wash away all stress and worries that might have piled up in preparation for the wedding.
You can hire a boat for one day or weekend, depending on your budget and time.
When: Daytime and Nighttime Stag Activity
Locations: Isle of Wight, Southampton & Lymington (New Forest)
Group Size: 4 - 16
Price: £99pp one day, £199 overnight.
Footgolf
Golfers and footballers unite! This quirky activity is the perfect mini break to recover from a night in the pub or to ring in happy hour. Make your way through the lush footgolf course, take in the views and test your aiming skills. Starting from £8 per person, this activity is a true bargain and guarantees laughter and action.
When: Daytime stag activity
Locations: London, Bristol and Southampton
Group Size: 1 - Unlimited
Price: £8pp for 9 holes, £12pp for 18 holes
4. Best Spring / Summer Nighttime Stag Do Activities | Alcohol Free
Summer evenings don’t need to all be about boozing...yet! When the night is still young, why not plan an activity or two. Slowest one around the go-karting track buys the first round?
Multiplayer VR / E-Sports
If a video gaming night with the mates sounds like your ideal stag do, why not take it up a notch with a VR gaming experience? These trendy playgrounds emerge everywhere in the UK and offer an immersive experience discovering hyper-realistic worlds and playing 4D games. Multi Shooters allow you to be the hero in your favourite science-fiction scenarios, whether that’s fighting a zombie apocalypse or killer robots.
When: Daytime or Evening Stag Activity
Locations: London & Bristol
Group Size: 4 - 12
Price: From £25.95pp
Go-Karting
Your friends are a bunch of petrolheads? Hop in the high-speed go karts and race along the extensive go-karting track with its obstacles and tricky turns. Who will score the best lap time? Go karting is great when you’re short on time, too. Two hours to a half day of driving is all you need to get that blood pumping.
When: Daytime or Evening Stag Activity
Locations: London, Bristol, Brighton
Group Size: 2 - 30
Price: From £19pp
5. Best Spring / Summer Nighttime Stag Do Activities | On a Hangover
It’s summertime, you want to get outside but you feel awful from the night before! Don’t worry, we’ve got some great activities to get you out in the sun and on the mend.
Five-A-Side Football
It’s unlikely that everyone in the Stag party will be into football, but that makes these even more of a charming option. 5 a side football can be a great way to have a laugh at each others not so slick skills before finishing off with a round of drinks at the pub. A particular summer favourite due to its low cost!
When: Daytime Stag Activity
Locations: London, Brighton, Bristol, Cornwall, Southampton
Group Size: 10 - 12
Price: From £5pp
This is an all-time favourite for a good reason. In a thrilling round of laser tag, you will be armed with a laser gun working as a team to take down your enemies and prove who is the best marksman. Set in an old Crown Court, there are lots of opportunities to hide and lure your rivals into a trap. Come up with a strategy first to make sure your hard work is paying off.
When: Daytime or Evening Stag Activity
Locations: Bristol
Group Size: 16 - 40
Price: £25pp
6. Best Spring / Summer Nighttime Stag Do Activities | With Alcohol
The sun has been shining all day and you want the perfect way to start your night on the booze. Pick from one of these great activities to kick start your stag do.
Roller Disco
This is a great activity to add a spin to your stags evening. With a fantastic roller disco venue located in central London, this is the perfect place to get those initial drinks in. Evenings usually carry a different theme each night and group reservations are available by speaking to an activity coordinator.
When: Evening Stag Activity
Locations: London
Group Size: 2 - 25
Price: From £10pp
Dart Nights
Darts? That sport is dead right? Think again! With a new twist on darts hitting the UK, it is now more popular than ever. Popular among groups, these new dart venues allow everyone to compete in plenty of different dart games. This is a perfect activity to kick off a stag do with and get people mingling. Alcohol is allowed and there is some time in-between throws to get to know the Stags other friends.
When: Daytime or Nighttime Stag Activity
Locations: London
Group Size: 2 - 40
Price: From £4pp
7. Best Autumn / Winter Daytime Stag Do Activities | Alcohol Free
You’re on the final stretch of the Stag Do, you can’t bear another drop of alcohol and it’s cold outside. Choose from this great range of alcohol free winter activities.
Police Chase Driving Experience
Quench your thirst for adrenaline and speed with an extraordinary driving experience testing your nerves and driving skills. In the Police Chase, you find yourselves as a fugitive running from the police in a high-speed Porsche Boxster. The heart-racing pursuit has all sorts of challenges in store, such as real spike traps. Fuel your need for speed and find out who makes the best getaway driver.
When: Daytime Stag Activity
Locations: North London
Group Size: 1 - 10
Price: From £79
Clay Pigeon Shooting
For the country boys at heart, it’s time to retreat to the charming countryside and get in some shooting. After a quick introduction, it’s time to show off your aiming skills and hit the bull’s eye. Clay Pigeon Shooting is suitable for all abilities with everyone being given 32 cartridges to ensure everyone will get their money’s worth. Refreshments are included to keep up the good vibes and unwind in nature.
When: Daytime Stag Activity
Locations: London, Bristol
Group Size: 2-20 people
Price: £45pp
8. Best Autumn / Winter Daytime Stag Do Activities | On a Hangover
Do you reckon you'll feel a bit worse for wear and need some recovery? Prehaps there will be no sun outside to burn it off? Well you're going to have to do something to take your mind off it, so grab one of these great activities.
Paintball
Get ready to gas up the marker, put on the gloves, strap on the mask, and walk onto the battlefield. An exhilarating team shooting sport, paintballing will have you compete against different teams in a series of intense, rapid games. Supported by a Marshall, you will seek places to hide around the huge battleground and wait for the right moment to shoot down your enemies. May the best marksmen win!
When: Daytime Stag Activity
Locations: Brighton
Group Size: 10 - 400 people
Price: £3.99
Speed Boating
If it’s the capital city you’ve gone for, then treat the stag to some of London’s famous sights whilst thrashing down the Thames on a Speedboat. With private speed boats available from £35pp, this is a very popular activity in London.
Other destinations for speed boat rides include coastal destinations like Brighton, Southampton and Cornwall.
When: Daytime Stag Activity
Locations: London, Southampton, Cornwall, Brighton
Group Size: 2 - 24
Price: From £35pp
9. Best Autumn / Winter Daytime Stag Do Activities | With Alcohol
Stag Do’s not only need to be in summer, there are some great activities on offer all year round. These activities are perfect for the first alcohol fuelled day of the stag.
Jacuzzi Cruise
When the time (or money) can’t cover a steamy weekend in Spain, you don’t have to miss out on a fun boat party. Enter your private boat equipped with a jacuzzi and sun deck as you cruise along the Thames. The jacuzzi cruise operates on a BYOB-basis, so have the chilled cans ready. This quirky stag idea will surely turn some heads and is the perfect boat trip for those warmer days.
When: Daytime Stag Activity
Locations: London
Group Size: 1 - 10
Price: £18 - £33pp
Bowling
It’s not how you bowl, it’s how you roll. This established classic is an all-time favourite for corporate events, birthdays and friends looking for a good time. If you don’t fancy a big night out but still want to get some drinks in, bowling is a great way to spend time with the mates in a casual atmosphere while knocking down some pins.
When: Evening Stag Activity
Locations: London
Group Size: 2 - 30
Price: From £7
10. Best Autumn / Winter Nighttime Stag Do Activities | Alcohol Free
If you need a night off the alcohol but still want to keep people mingling, then why not try one of these great activities, perfect for the winter.
Escape Room
Apart from a bustling nightlife, London also has many daytime stag activities on offer, for example Escape Rooms. Set in the trendy East, AIM Escape has a range of super high-tech, immersive rooms including the Deja Brew Hangover. In this scenario, you find yourselves in your very own version of Hangover as you’re stuck in a room full of puzzles trying to piece together the wild last night. Will you uncover all the dirty secrets and find the groom before the wedding starts?
When: Daytime or Evening Stag Activity
Locations: London, Bristol & Brighton
Group Size: 2 - 20 (Spread across different rooms)
Price: From £19pp
Mini Moto's
This surely is a Bookado favourite when it comes to finding a unique and fun group activity. On a sleek mini moto, your friends and you race around the extensive indoor circuit designed to please all karting and motorbiking enthusiasts. Your lap times will be printed out giving you the opportunity to rag those mates who seem to be operating at grandpa-esque speed.
When: Daytime Stag Activity
Locations: Bristol
Group Size: 2-20
Price: From £19.70pp
11. Best Autumn / Winter Nighttime Stag Do Activities | On a Hangover
You need time to recover but still need to keep the stag party moving? Here are some great evening activities for when you’re on the road to recovery.
Airsoft
Don’t be fooled by the name. Airsoft is related to paintball providing lots of action fun! Armed with a gun and unlimited ammunition, you push your limits in a 2 hour battle as you chase your rivals around dark corners and obstacles. A well functioning team is crucial to come out as the winner, so make sure you are a unit.
When: Daytime or Evening
Locations: Bristol
Group Size: 1 - 20
Price: £13.5pp
Axe Throwing
Stag dos are perfect for embracing your primal male side. What better way to do that by proving your strength with axe throwing? The concept is simple, but it takes skills like precision and a steady hand to hit the bull’s eye and beat your mates. This stag experience is best done with a bottle of lager in one hand and allows your stag crew to mingle in a relaxed atmosphere.
When: Daytime or Evening Stag Activity
Locations: Bristol, Brighton
Group Size: 1 - 20
Price: Price from £30
12. Best Autumn / Winter Nighttime Stag Do Activities | With Alcohol
It’s the first night; not only do you need to get people bonding, but you want to get the drinks flowing. Here are some great activities to get you going.
Curling
A quirky activity that tends to be outshined by its popular cousin bowling. Curling sees you gathered on an ice rink sliding the heavy stones as close to the bullseye as possible. It is funny and challenging making waiting for your turn feel like an eternity but, on the bright side, it can be used to socialise and head to the bar for another drink.
When: Evening Stag Activity
Locations: London
Group Size: 6 - 24
Price: From £12.50pp
Didn't quite find what you were looking for?
If you haven't yet found your perfect stag do activity yet, don't loose hope we have two more activities which could just do it for you! If not please do get in touch with one of our Activity Coordinators and let them know exactly what you are looking for!
Off-Road Driving
You better not mention the blind fold part to your wife-to-be when taking on this messy driving experience in Bristol. The off-road track has challenging trails with lumps and holes that you will tackle in a 4x4 truck. Now, let's make it more interesting: The driver is also wearing a blindfold and therefore has to rely on his fellow passengers to stay on track. Who’s riding shotgun?
When: Daytime Stag Activity
Locations: Bristol
Group Size: 2 - 8
Price: £25pp
Dirt Buggies
You bring the wet wipes, we bring the fun. Head to the countryside for a dirty driving experience in the woods. The muddy trails provide optimal conditions for a bumpy off-road race in a purpose-built buggy. Whiz around the track and outpace your mates in a head-on-head or team race. Be guaranteed to leave the track with dirty clothes but a wide smile on your face.
When: Daytime Stag Activity
Locations: Brighton
Group Size: 6 - 30
Price: £43
