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Hen Weekends · Wye Valley

A HEN weekend you'll never forget

All organised for you, nothing for you to do but turn up. Two activities, two dinners, a whole house in Chepstow to yourselves, and real time with the people who matter most.

Perfect for hens of every kind, all abilities, all fitness levels, everyone included.

Hen party celebrating at The Elements Residence, Chepstow

Nothing for the maid of honour to organise

No group chat to chase, no deposits to collect, no spreadsheet of who's paid what. No worries — we handle everything for you. Send us your dates and group size and we take it from there, so you're free to actually be there with her, not running the weekend from your phone.

Pick your two

Choose your event — one activity each day, whichever combination suits your group.

FridaySaturday
ArcheryGo Ape
Go ApePottery
Hand-building pottery at Chepstow Art SpaceShaping a clay mug at Chepstow Art Space

Pottery & a Spanish buffet

A relaxed hands-on session with a tutor, followed by a generous Spanish grazing buffet. Your mug is a creation you'll always treasure — glazed and posted out to you a few weeks later.

Group at Wye Valley Archery

Archery in the woods

A proper woodland walk with 3D targets to shoot through, on easy terrain so no one's left behind. Bows suit whoever's holding them, so it's not about strength or being sporty — it's really about time together in the woods, at every fitness level.

Go Ape Treetop Challenge, Forest of Dean

Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Zip lines and rope bridges through the Forest of Dean canopy — a shared adventure together, a bit more of a climb than archery or pottery, but still built to be enjoyed by the whole group.

Built for big hen groups

A memorable weekend, not a write-off

Drinks are included, welcome drinks on arrival and one with each evening meal. This is a memorable weekend for large hen groups, with your own space in a massive property: plenty of bathrooms, plenty of room, and good activities for the whole group.

The details

What's included

The whole house

Exclusive use for two nights — three interconnected suites, sleeping up to 22.

Your own host

Someone running the timings and looking after the group from start to finish.

Taxis included

To and from every activity and both dinners — no one needs to drive all weekend.

Activities included

Two activities across the weekend — archery, pottery or Go Ape, mixed and matched to suit your group.

Dinners out

Two dinners out, with a welcome drink on arrival at each.

Lunch for activities

Lunch included on your activity days, whichever you choose.

Breakfast in the house

Breakfast supplies in the house each morning — help yourselves.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Got more questions? Give us a call — we're happy to run through everything before you book. We'd love to hear your thoughts too.

Is this suitable for a mixed-age hen group?
Yes — it's built for mixed-age hen groups of all shapes and sizes. The activities suit every fitness level, so no one needs to worry about keeping up.
Are drinks included?
Soft drinks are included throughout — welcome drinks with your evening meals and at the property, plus refreshments at activities. Alcohol isn't served as standard, but can be added if you'd like it for the weekend.
What activities can we choose from?
Pottery, archery or Go Ape — you can mix and match these throughout your weekend, whichever combination suits your group.
How many people can come?
The house sleeps up to 22, and we take groups from 8 to 22. Price per person drops as the group grows.
How far is it from Bristol and Cardiff?
Chepstow is about 25 minutes from Bristol and 40 from Cardiff, with the house a three-minute walk from Chepstow railway station — easy for a hen group travelling from either city.
How do we book?
Send us your dates and group size — get in touch and we'll talk you through the whole weekend to help make it perfect for you.

Check your date

Tell us your group size and preferred month, and we'll come back with live availability.

Get in touch