We’re busy taking hen party bookings here at the SocialBee beehive, so we thought we would keep you up to date on the trends in hen party ideas for 2016.

2016 sees hen party ideas move further away from naked man drawing, oiled-up strippers and chocolate willies. Thank god says many of you.

Maybe it’s that we’re getting married older, and have developed more sophisticated tastes in our wise old age, or maybe it’s just that the appeal of the chocolate willy has melted into nostalgia.   

It’s in our best interests here at the SocialBee beehive to stay abreast of hen party trends, and so we give you our findings on the best ideas and activities for 2016.

Vintage style is still one of the most popular themes, and it includes the timeless flapper 20s, the vintage vixen 50s, bohemian cool 70s, the loud and colourful 80s, or the eternally popular mad hatter style. So ditch the tacky sashes and L-plates, choose your theme and glam it up with your group of gals.

Hen party activities have moved away from the manic and the tacky, and instead of activity packed days hens are choosing more relaxed and pampering weekends away. Much more suited to a girlie get together and catch up. Let’s not forget that the reason for the hen party is so that you ladies can spend quality time together.

Self- catering cottages, glamping and city centre apartments are all popular rental options.

When you’re planning the weekend’s activities, think makeovers, craft-making classes, burlesque dance lessons, Afternoon Tea parties, and cocktail masterclasses.

Hands-on classes can be a fun way to spend time together, such as cookery classes and fascinator or french knickers making classes. The latter could even be practical for the night out ahead!

Healthy hen party weekends are becoming increasingly popular too, and if that floats your duck, then a yoga retreat could be right up your street.

I hope you find these hen party ideas useful when planning your hen party this year. Do comment if you have any other quirky and creative ideas to add to the list.