Swansea Hen Party

Star Bars

No. 6 - This artsy bar is effortlessly stylish with an open-floor plan that encourages the city's socialites to mingle while enjoying some truly delicious gin-based cocktails...sounds good to us!
Where? 6 Princess Way, Swansea

Grape and Olive - Providing some stunning views of the marina, there's no better spot to sit with a glass of vino in hand and just watch the world go by. The Grape and Olive is relaxed, sophisticated, and it has a real air of elegance at day or night.
Where? Meridian Tower, Trawler Road, Swansea

No Sign Wine Bar - Luckily for you, there is a sign indicating this fabulous watering hole. This is a lovely, chic bar that provides the perfect escape from the busier chain spots - plus the wines you'll discover here are truly delicious!
Where? 56 Wind Street, Swansea

Best Bites

Swansea Indoor Market - Our top dining tip for a busy day in Swansea is to forget the restaurants and head to the market instead! There's a beautiful variety of eats on display that range from scrumptious cakes to fortifying sandwiches and the Welsh cakes you can buy are simply 'Mmmmmmmmm!!!'
Where? 4 Guildhall Hill, NR2 1JH

One Shoe Cafe - This tiny little café is one of Swansea's best kept secrets, so 'ssshhhh!' The delightful Panini's you can tuck into here make for the perfect hunger conqueror after an evening of hen party frolics, and you can even treat yourselves to a devilishly delicious chocolate brownie - a favourite amongst the café's regulars.
Where? 1 King Edwards Road, Swansea

Sights & Sounds

Sights
Sights and Sounds in Swansea A visit to Swansea wouldn't be complete without a walk by the bay. There's no better way to soothe any sore heads than with a (hopefully) sunny walk as you're buffeted by the refreshing sea breeze. However, if sandy beaches aren't your thing, then Clyne Gardens is another relaxed spot where you can enjoy the company of your favourite ladies away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.

Sounds
Swansea's premiere nightclub Fiction is one of the funkiest clubs we've ever been to. It's where all of the city's trendsetters like to party and with two big rooms and plenty of floor-filling tunes playing all night long, the hens won't want to leave...we didn't!
Escape is always rocking - This venue is like an Ibiza super club in the middle of Swansea; it's sexy, fun, and impressively modern!

In the Diary

August - CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival. Try some of the finest brews in the country and have a fabulous time with your band of merry hens.
October - Swansea International Festival. 'The hills are alive with the sound of music' Performers from all over the world swing by to wow audiences with stunning displays of musical talent.
October - Halloween Spook Night. Try not to be grabbed by the ghoulies in a hair-raising walk through Plantasia that'll give anybody Goosebumps!
November - Waterfront Winterland. Get in the festive spirit with a magical range of funfair rides and market stalls - do your best Torvill and Dean impressions on the ice rink!

Top of the Shops

Swansea is a seriously up and coming city that's fed up with living in big-brother Cardiff's shadow. With a range of designer shops knocking about as well as the high street favourites, there's plenty of shopping fun to be had in The Quadrant. But if you head off the beaten track you'll find some delightful little shops that are well worth a rummage through!

Hobo's - Despite the unusual name, you'll leave this store looking far from homeless! With retro-chic threads that range from the subtle and stylish to the fragrantly colourful there's sure to be a bargain buy here for you.
Where? 214 Oxford Street, Swansea

UnDone - The collection of vintage wears on display here have been handpicked because of their lasting appeal, and a purchase from UnDone could give your wardrobe a serious lift!
Where? 79b Brynymor Road, Swansea

Waxy Bramble - This bijou boutique is really cute and it's packed with visually arresting wears from yesteryear that aren't quite ready for retirement.
Where? 30 Beach Street, Swansea

Girls About Town - Getting around Swansea...

Ladies, lugging your high-street shopping haul around might be a good workout, but on a hen-do? It's just too much effort! We recommend you let Swansea's excellent transport network do the hard work for you. The city has an excellent bus service courtesy of First Cymru which you can use for the price of a 1 journey, 1 day or 1 week ticket.

Hen Days

So what is there for an up-for-anything, go getting hen party to do in this fabulous city? Well, there's Cocktail Mixing, Life Drawing and our fantastic Recording Studio session for starters. If your bride-to-be is a real thrill-seeker then our Welsh Challenge, Coasteering and Canyoning experiences are all sure to be a big hit! See more...

Hen Nights

Swansea nights out are Wales' best kept secret. It's said that they're bigger than Cardiff's, that they're sexier than Bristol's and that they've got all the charm of Bath's underground clubbing scene. Start your evening with a spot of Tenpin Bowling and have a tasty meal at the Restaurant of your choice. Then you could visit a Casino if you're feeling lucky, but most hen nights aren't complete until you give the nearly-wed the VIP treatment with our Guestlist Nightclubbing. See all our nightlife options...

Swansea might be only the 2nd largest city in Wales and the 27th largest in the UK but this is a city that can hold its head high in any company and with comfy and inviting hotels, fantastic hen party activities and a fantastic nightlife make for a perfect hen party that is second to none.

The green, green grass of home is perfect place to spend some quality time and you don't need to be a big spender, ok, we're mixing our Welsh singing metaphors (sorry Sir Tom and Dame Shirley) but when girls just wanna have fun (Cyndi Lauper?!? Ok we'll stop now) Swansea offers so much.

Girl Power in the Gower

Situated in the Gower Peninsular on the edge of the Mumbles in an area known locally as the Welsh Riviera any bride on her Swansea hen weekend will find miles and miles of sandy beaches, stunning cliffs and coves overlooking the Bristol Channel. For intrepid hens in need of “Girl Power” the beautiful scenery on the outskirts of Swansea offer the perfect hen playground with some fantastical activities.

Canyoning
Coasteering
Abseiling
Surfing
Rock Climbing

But if you want something a little less strenuous and altogether more relaxed you can try your hand at,

Cocktail Making
Life Drawing
SMS Treasure Hunt
Recording Studio Session
Dance Classes

The city is big enough to party in without getting lost so you won't need to pay for cabs to search out the biggest clubs as they are all conveniently located in one central area.

Looking After No1

We often get asked what is the most important aspect of a hen weekend and our honest answer is pleasing the bride-to-be. It's her big weekend but more than that, this is finally a chance to have a break with her best friends after weeks of (often stressful) wedding planning. So don't try and please everyone, if you book a weekend that you know the guest of honour will love then most of her like-minded friends are bound to enjoy it to. That's why a Swansea hen weekend is a great choice as there is something to suit any taste, crazy adventure activities, great hotels, nice restaurants, a big nightlife all shared with her best gal pals.

Party Without Breaking the Bank

Setting the budget for any hen party is always a tricky business, not everyone in the Bride-to-be's party will necessarily have the same amount of money available to party with so getting the budget to suit everyone is a tricky business. The good news is at GoHen we've been planning hen weekends in Swansea since 2002 and are on hand to help you.

We have been working with many of our suppliers for over a decade which means they offer us fantastic rates as long standing customers, that means we can pass these savings on to you to help get you the best deals possible.
“Sounds a bit too good to be true.” That's an understandable thought (we're often sceptical about deals when we're shopping) but here's how it works;
If we give you the best weekend that you'll be talking about for years then you'll book with GoHen again, not only that but you'll tell your friends about us. 96% of hen parties say they would use GoHen again so we know we're doing something right, having that many fantastically happy hen parties firstly let's us know we're doing our job well, secondly it means they'll book with us again. So getting you the best prices really is good financial planning in our eyes.

When Should We Plan A Swansea Hen Weekend?

Well there's no denying the fact that Wales does have a reputation for a spot of rain now and again (mostly from Welsh people) however it really isn't as bad as they might let on. In fact Southern Wales including Swansea sits on the Bristol Channel overlooking Somerset and sees some fantastic weather in the summer months.

Getting To Swansea

Swansea is easily accessible by road or rail with direct trains from London Paddington. If you're driving from England there is a strong chance you’ll travel on the M4 and the Severn Bridge which does levy a toll change.

Looking for information and stats about Swansea? See more info here.

We came, we saw, we partied!

What they said about Swansea...