Hen Party York
35+ premium activities available. A compact walled city of medieval streets, tea rooms and riverside bars, with the racecourse and the Minster on the doorstep.
A compact walled city of medieval streets, tea rooms and riverside bars, with the racecourse and the Minster on the doorstep.
York is one of the most popular hen party cities in the north, and it earns it: the whole centre sits inside two miles of walkable medieval walls, so nobody needs a taxi. The Shambles, York Minster and the Jorvik Viking Centre are the daytime landmarks; the narrow snickelways between them are full of pubs. Micklegate is the traditional bar-crawl street, and the Minster Quarter and Fossgate have the cocktail bars and restaurants.
York Racecourse hosts flat racing from May to October, with the Ebor Festival in August the big social fixture. The city is under two hours from London King's Cross and around 25 minutes from Leeds by train.
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Why Choose York?
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Our most-booked activities in York based on popularity and reviews
From £50 per hour
Butlers in the Buff
Hunky butlers to host your party and serve your drinks
Included in your package:
From £25pp
Mobile Life Drawing
Artistic and fun session at your venue
Included in your package:
From £35pp
Mobile Bottomless Brunch
Brunch and bottomless drinks at your venue
Included in your package:
All Activities in York
Drag Bingo Brunch
Butlers in the Buff
Private Chef Experience
Pimp That Penis, DIY Kit
Mobile Candle Painting
Mobile Ceramic Painting
Mobile Cocktail Making
Mobile Cocktail Mixing With A Buff Host
Mobile Dried Wreath Workshop
Mobile Floral Wreath Making
Mobile Flower Crown Workshop
Mobile Garden Games
Mobile Gel Blaster Wars
Mobile Glass Painting
Mobile Hat Decorating Workshop
Mobile Life Drawing
Hen Party Life Drawing with Butler in the Buff
Mobile Luxury Wine And Cheese Tasting
Mobile Sound Bath Experience
Mobile Wine & Cheese Tasting
Mobile Wine Tasting
Mobile Yoga Class
PJ Party
Prosecco Bike
In House Catering
Mobile Afternoon Tea
Mobile Bar
Mobile Bottomless Brunch
Mobile Chocolate Making
Mobile Drag Queen
Mobile Gin Tasting Experience
Mobile Makeover
Mobile Pamper Party
Mobile Pasta Making
Mobile Prosecco Tasting
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City Quick Facts
- Activities available:35
- Average group size:10-15 people
- Best time to visit:Year-round
Frequently Asked Questions About York Hen Parties
Why choose York for a hen party?
York packs a lot into a small area. The city centre is walkable end to end, so a group can move between afternoon tea, cocktails and an evening out without taxis, and the medieval streets around the Shambles and the Minster make it one of the more photogenic hen destinations in the north.
Is York good for a mixed-age hen group?
It is one of the better choices for it. Tea rooms, river cruises and the historic sites suit guests who do not want a heavy night out, while the bar scene around Micklegate keeps the rest of the group happy after dinner.
When is York busiest for hen parties?
Race weekends at York Racecourse fill the city's accommodation and restaurants months ahead, and prices rise with them. If your dates are flexible, check the racing calendar before booking; if they are not, book early.
Can hen party activities come to our accommodation in York?
Yes. Cocktail making, bottomless brunch, life drawing, Butlers in the Buff, pamper treatments and most of the workshops listed here are mobile, so the host comes to your house or venue in York or the surrounding villages.
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