Groupia Ltd ("the Company", trading as Groupia Golf, GoHen, StagWeb, Groupia School Trips and Company Away Days) entered Administration on 16 June 2026, with Nigel Fox and Christopher Marsden of S&W Partners LLP appointed as Joint Administrators. The Company has now ceased taking new bookings, and arrangements are in place with ABTOT to support customers with existing bookings.
Find your situation below:
ABTOT have arrangements in place and your event is expected to go ahead as planned. Please continue to use the Company's existing VIP booking system to manage your booking.
Access VIP booking system →Your event will unfortunately be cancelled and is subject to a refund claim. How you claim depends on how you paid — follow the step that matches you below.
Paid by credit or debit card?
Claim your refund directly from your card issuer. Download the relevant letter to support your claim:
Use the debit card letter if you paid by credit card but the charge was under £100.
Paid by any other method?
Submit an online claim to Gallagher Bassett, who act for ABTOT. You will need your booking confirmation and proof of payment.
Submit your claim →For reassurance about trips departing on or before 31 August 2026, or for guidance on claims for later departures, please contact ABTOT:
: 020 7065 5305 (office hours)
: claims@abtot.com
Please quote your booking reference when calling.
The affairs, business and property of the Company are being managed by the Joint Administrators, who act as agents of the Company and without personal liability.
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If you're heading to Newcastle for the bride-to-be's send-off, don't settle for anything less than this fantastic 4-star hotel!
Nestled in the heart of the city, and boasting modern rooms equipped with all the perks, and an on-site bar where you can buy the first round to kick off the party, Sandman Signature has it all!
Party in Newcastle!
Located right by St James' Park and just a 3-minute walk away from St James Metro station, you'll have no trouble finding this place as it's in the heart of the Toon.
The 24/7 reception will welcome you in and help you check into your allocated rooms which will be a range of studios, singles, doubles, triples and suites (quadruples).
Each one is furnished to a high standard, with an en-suite rain shower, a mini fridge for chilling your bubbly, free tea and coffee, and even a toaster and a microwave for prepping some snacks.
The rooms also come equipped with a range of comfortable beds (single, king, sofa and bunk beds), a flat-screen TV, and speedy WiFi, so you won't be missing out on any of the mod cons.
Kick Things Off In Style!
When you're ready to celebrate the bride-to-be, head over to the hotel's stylish bar and restaurant to raise a toast and enjoy some tasty bites. Ideal!
Talk to your Event Managers and they'll sort you out with a delish breakfast for a small charge.
And whilst the city centre will be just a 15-minute walk away from you, you'll already be in a very lively area, brimming with bars, clubs and some of Newcastle's best hen nightlife.
With St James Underground station located just a three-minute walk down the road from you, you won't have to spend the party kitty on taxis and can reach any place you want with ease!
Enquire Today!
If this sounds like the perfect place for your weekend in the Toon, then drop us a speedy Newcastle hen enquiry today!
One of our Destination Experts will send you a free quote that will help you book your stay here.
But better hurry though! 4-star hotels with prime locations could get very busy and we wouldn't want you to miss out.
0.3 miles to St James Metro station
0.7 miles to Newcastle city centre
You will be allocated to a range of studios, single, double, triple and suite (sleep 4) rooms.
Some of the rooms include bunk beds and sofa beds.\u00a0
Breakfast is available
Guests can benefit from special rates at the QPark Multi-Story Car Park over on Stowell Street.
Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 11:00
A behavioural bond of £50 (refundable) per room will be due 0 days prior to your event, payable by Card Payment.
All accommodation photos are guide images only, rooms and individual details may vary. Please ask for more details.
"We had the best weekend thanks to GoHen. They made organising my sister's hen do so much easier and took all the stress away!"
"We had the best hen do for my best friend. Would definitely use GoHen again. Thank you so much."
"This was the easiest hen to organise all because I used GoHen! I have recommended it to everyone!"
"GoHen have been nothing short of fantastic!!! As MOH for the 1st time I was anxious something would go wrong but it was just perfect!"
Save hours of planning time
All the hens can pay individually
Build your hen party now!
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At GoHen we pride ourselves on not being 'just another travel operator', we won't send you away to some unseen destination. We check all our accommodation and take note of feedback from all our hen parties to ensure our hotels, apartments and hen houses live up to our high standards so you can book with confidence.
