In recent years Bristol has become one of the country’s top venues for spending the last few days of man-child freedom, an excuse to be silly and carefree just one more time before the wife demands the washing up is done and tells you that you can’t just slope off to the pub.
Maybe that’s a bit unfair but quite frankly with a city of half a million people there is so much to see and do here it’s worth getting married just for the chance to come and join the party!
Enough bluster, exactly what can you do? Plenty, probably more than one weekend’s worth, so here are the highlights…
Forget computer games when you can run, jump, get muddy, climb stuff and shoot your friends at one of the paintballing venues, including one in an old army base. More sedate and gentlemanly shooting can be done aiming at clay pigeons.
Petrolheads can delight in hurtling around in dune buggies, pilots, and go-karts while those with a love of the countryside can mess about in fields with inflatables and the odd bale of hay.
If all of this sounds a bit frantic you may prefer to indulge in a round of golf at one of the local courses.
One of the most popular activities for a Bristol stag weekend is West Country Games. This hilarious outdoor activity features a range of 9 different games using lots of large inflatables, fat suits and catapults.
It’s the perfect way to break the ice with a group of friends who may not all know each other.
And if you are looking for a Cardiff stag weekend, be sure to check out their sister activity, Welsh Games.
Night time in the city is something special. With so many hotels in the center, you’ll find somewhere convenient to be based for a fantastic night. The best venues are all within walking distance so you won’t spend a fortune or waste time on taxis.
Whether it’s cheesy or classy, cozy or one of the big names there’s a club for everyone, and VIP passes can be secured in advance.
We like our food here too, from all-you-can-eat buffets to Michelin stars, from kebab vans to renowned hole-in-the-wall burger bars there’s food from all over the world to keep you partying.
Roll in during one of the festival weeks and an all-nighter is a distinct possibility.
Just follow the locals’ lead and you’ll have the time of your life.
Now you’re interested in one of England’s finest cities you just need to know how to get here. It’s simple, motorways leading right into the city mean travel from anywhere in the country by car or minibus is straightforward.
There are two stations, one of which is a slap bang in the middle of the city and the airport is well serviced by internal flights from budget airlines. Want to come down from Scotland? Easy, lots of people do!