Let’s Celebrate 2027
Your Hen & Stag just got an upgrade. Make memories with your friends and enjoy your last days of singledom in style. Here’s our pick of the best ways to spend time together with your nearest and dearest
Wine and Dine on the finest food in Brighton & Hove at etch. By Steven Edwards
The entrance may be discreet but the second you step inside etch., you know you’ve stumbled on a special spot. It’s the restaurant of Steven Edwards who was the youngest ever winner of Masterchef: The Professionals and this is your chance to taste his exquisite award-winning cuisine.
Start your evening in the basement speakeasy, where a stylish cocktail bar awaits. Settle in with friends and let your personal mixologist pick your drinks before heading to your own private dining room for no ordinary meal.
Choose from a four or six course tasting menu, paired with either a carefully selected wine flight or imaginative alcohol-free drinks. Every drink compliments the layers of flavour in the food. The soft drinks feature zero alcohol tipples with unexpected ingredients like carrot and herbal extracts and are some of the best we’ve ever sampled.
Seasonal ingredients take centre stage on the menu, with dishes that include delicacies like hand-dived scallops roasted in their shell, tender roe deer and New Forest strawberries served with marigold flowers. Every plate is a miniature work of art, don’t be surprised if the table falls silent while you savour the flavours in every bite because the food is so good it may leave you lost for words.
The service is impeccable too. Once you’ve been here don’t gatekeep the secret, This is a place to recommend and keep coming back to.
See London from a new perspective aboard Sunborn London
Why settle for an ordinary hotel when you can spend the night aboard a luxury superyacht? Moored in London’s Royal Docks, Sunborn London feels like a celebrity escape combining five-star glamour with waterfront calm, giving you the feeling that you’re not actually in the city.
It’s an ideal base for a London weekend, particularly if you’re inviting friends or family travelling from around the country who will appreciate the peaceful waterside setting.
You’ll love getting dolled up in the luxurious bedroom suites, which either have balconies or private sun decks with sun loungers where you can sit outside and soak up expansive views of the docklands. Gathering your clan and sharing a yummy afternoon tea together will be one of the highlights of your stay. Then, when evening arrives, head to the Sundown Bar for cocktails and a catch-up before dinner. End your evening with a feast for friends at Lands End Restaurant, where the menu brings together classics like grilled steaks and decadent pasta dishes like lobster tagliatelle.
Expect the perfect night’s sleep on the comfy beds and wake up refreshed and feeling like a superstar.
Get crafty at Potato Art Studio
Weíve found the cutest way to spend time with your besties. Potato Art Studio is a place to get creative, get colourful and make something youíll treasure forever. Potato have three London studios, including their newest location in Canary Wharf. All of them provide a playful escape where youíre guaranteed to have fun.
Start with a barista-made matcha, then choose your craft. Try pottery painting, experiment with their Instagram-trending fluid art to create your own drip-effect bear buddy, or try our favourite, their signature cream gel crafts. Rummage through over 500 kitsch collectable sand trinkets from miniature characters to resin flowers and letters to customise your own phonecase or photoframe attached with creamy gel available in all the colours of the rainbow. Youíll laugh, youíll squeal, and youíll come away with the best thing youíve ever made, with the best memories.
WEEKEND AWAY: Lake District
Gather your pals for a weekend escape to The Lake District. Whether you’re looking for a getaway with the girls or a trip with your groomsmen, the Lakes have it all: scenic hikes, outdoor adventures and luxury spas.
Where to stay: Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, Lake Windermere, Cumbria
We’re not sure whether to start with the spa or the bunnies; both will become a memorable part of your stay at Low Wood Bay, a luxury resort overlooking Lake Windermere. Book into The Winander Club, an exclusive part of the resort with a guest lounge and rooftop garden.
The spacious suites come with freestanding baths and views of either the lake or the fells – opt for the latter and you may spot rabbits from your window. Rooms are comfortable, with cloud-like beds, while breakfast is served in the Club Lounge. Return in the afternoon for tea and cakes, with vinyl records, the perfect place to catch up with your friends. Head to Blue Smoke restaurant for hearty cuisine cooked on a wood-fired grill or book a meal at the chic W Restaurant.
The Spa at Low Wood Bay
Even if you’re not staying at the resort, a visit to the spa is a must. Check in to their signature three-hour Thermal Journey, which takes you through a relaxing sequence of thermal experiences, with beautiful views across the Lakes landscape.
Start at the Fell View Balcony, where you can relax on a lounger by the pool. The thoughtful staff regularly deliver treats such as frozen watermelon and mochi to keep you refreshed. Inside, the Fell View Lounge has a DIY mask bar where you can apply a fresh face mask before settling down with snacks like mini cheesecakes and crudités.
Show your skin some extra love in the Spa Lounge where you can relax with an LED face mask and order a delicious mocktail from the pool bar. There’s also a pampering menu of treatments that will leave you feeling revived and refreshed before you head home.
Special enough for a friend’s weekend, but romantic enough to return to with your partner, Low Wood Bay offers a memorable experience that’s made for sharing, but is equally as satisfying if you prefer a solo break ahead of your Big Day.
WHAT TO DO:
Exploring Lake Windermere
You don’t need to go far to experience the beauty of nature at Low Wood as it’s right on your doorstep. The resort has a private beach where you can go for a cooling dip in the lake and a watersports centre onsite, which is a must-visit as part of your Lakes experience.
Hire a boat
Choose from a self-drive motor boat or a fishing boat. It’s a memorable way to catch up or connect if not all your guests know each other.
Group paddleboarding
The most fun you can have on the lake together is hiring a Mega Sup, where up to eight people can go on one stand up paddleboard.
Go on a hike
Hiking and walking has become one of the most popular group activities and the Lake District was made for it. Head to nearby Grasmere, Ambleside or Conniston for some of the best views and keep an eye out for the cutest little red squirrels.
Show your skin some extra love in the Spa Lounge where you can relax with an LED face mask and order a delicious mocktail from the pool bar. There’s also a pampering menu of treatments that will leave you feeling revived and refreshed before you head home.
Special enough for a friend’s weekend, but romantic enough to return to with your partner, Low Wood Bay offers a memorable experience that’s made for sharing, but is equally as satisfying if you prefer a solo break ahead of your Big Day.
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