Stag Destinations in the UK

With tons of stag do activities and thousands of bars and clubs, Newcastle really does have the whole package. Get the adrenaline pumping with a round of paintballing, or beat your mates in a go-karting race, but make sure you don't tire yourself out before the evening - it's sure to be a big one. Newcastle is renowned as the party capital of the Northeast, and with such low drinks prices, it’s easy to see why.

Bournemouth is a British seaside town that packs a real punch. With over seven miles of sandy beaches, it's the perfect place to test your water sports skills or relax on the shore with some fish’n’chips and a locally brewed ale. Then, as the evening rolls in, you can enjoy Bournemouth's buzzing selection of late night clubs and trendy watering holes. Its a British stag destination with a taste of the Mediterranean.

Cardiff is one of the top destinations in the UK for stag dos because of its party atmosphere and up-for-anything locals. Its wild nightlife attracts hundreds of revellers to its bars and clubs every weekend. Your stag party can spend the day trying one of our many group activities, before heading down to St Mary’s Street or Park Street to get the booze flowing. You’ll spot several other stag and hen parties on a night out in Cardiff but with so many places to party, there's plenty of space for everyone.

Bristol is often regarded as the unofficial capital of the South West, with an enormous selection of restaurants, bars and clubs spread across the city. Head here to enjoy the city's vibrant music scene and gulp down some local ciders in one of Bristol's many classic British pubs. It’s the perfect location for a ‘proper mint’ weekend.

A city fuelled with lively bars, late-night clubs and tons of Scottish charm, Edinburgh is a notable favourite on the best UK stag destination list. Despite its large personality, Scotland’s capital is compact in size and easy to get around on foot (making it perfect for stumbling home in the early hours). With five distinct districts, each packed with restaurants, pubs and great activities, they’ll be something for every stag party in this vibrant city.

Nottingham is a stag do favourite and it’s easy to see why. Renowned as the home of Robin Hood, the city is just as action-packed as his legendary tales would have suggested. Think assault courses, dirt buggies and bubble football - you’re in for an exciting stag weekend. Then, in the evening you’ll want to check out the city’s buzzing nightlife with late-night clubs, lively bars and massive venues that are perfect for big groups. Nottingham will provide a great British stag weekend from start to finish.

Brighton is a vibrant city known for its anything-goes attitude and cosmopolitan vibe. They city-by-the-sea has everything: great nightlife, seafront activities and a chilled-out atmosphere – the perfect ingredients for a great weekend away with the lads. It’s a first choice destination for many stag groups and, if you’re planning a summer stag do, then it really doesn’t get much better than Brighton.

When it comes to a great stag do, Liverpool ticks all of the boxes. The lively northern powerhouse has fantastic food, an amazing music and nightlife scene and of course Liverpool FC - it was even named the European Capital of Culture back in 2008. Plus, Liverpool can be one of the best places to take a big group on a budget, especially as drink prices are so low. What more could you want for your stag weekend?

Manchester has it all: great music, lots of football and tons of top stag do activities making it the perfect destination for a great UK stag weekend. Plus, with hundreds of pubs and clubs spread across a dozen districts, you’ll be spoilt for choice when the evenings roll in. Try heading to Deansgate, one of the city’s most popular places to party, or check out the cool Northern Quarter for a craft beer and a burger. Manchester is bursting with great stag do ideas.

Newquay might not be the first place you think of when planning your stag weekend, but the Cornish town is becoming increasingly popular with stag parties. There's countless stag do activities in the UK's top surfing destination. Why not get your mates to try deep sea fishing, or don a wetsuit and enjoy the Cornish sandy beaches? After an action-packed day, Newquay is the perfect place to party with an excellent selection of lively pubs and bars. You don’t have to dig deep to realise there’s a real buzz about the place.