15 of the Most Popular Stag Do Ideas

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If your groom is sports mad, this is the ultimate weekend away. Take your pick from football, rubgy, Formula 1, GAA or whatever your group's favourite sport is, find out when the groom's chosen team is playing next, and book with one of the dedicated sports travel companies who offer packages for flights, accommodation, stadium tours and match day tickets.

1. Match Fixture Weekend Away

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If your groom loves to get the adrenaline flowing, and his guests are game, this is the perfect choice for your group. You can choose from a range of activities like obstacle courses, rock climbing, archery, clay pigeon shooting, rafting, zip lining and even back-to-basics caveman hunting! These kinds of weekends really get people mingling and bonding!

2. Adventure Activity Weekends

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A trusty favourite for stag parties, paintball, airsoft, splashball or bushcraft are all great options for any Call of Duty fans out there! This one is all about donning protective gear, working in teams, putting your aim and agility to the test, and feeling like a video game character!

3. Paintballing and Airsoft

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Looking for something a little different? We love the idea of either renting a boat you can captain yourself for the whole weekend, or booking a slot on a boat with restaurants, bars or activities on board!

4. Boat and River Cruiser Trips

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Ever tried treading across water, rolling down a hillside or playing footie while inside a giant bubble? No? Well a stag do provides the perfect excuse! Whether done on location or arranged through a hire company, this delightfully offbeat activity will definitely set your bash apart from a night out on the town!

5. Zorbing and Bubble Soccer

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We love the idea of exercising your competitive streak on the race track with a day of Go Karting or off-road 4x4 driving. You could also arrange a supercar driving experience for your groom, where he can get behind the wheel of a Porsche or Ferrari!

6. Go Karting and Driving Experiences

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For smaller stag party groups, why not rent a VW Camper or RV and hit the road for the weekend? All you've got to do is arrange a rental and map out a route, factoring in local beaches, pubs or breweries (with a designated driver), hillwalking or cycling hostpots or other tourist attractions.

7. Take a Roadtrip

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An obvious choice for golf lovers, this option involves putting your skills to the test on one of Ireland or the UK's many beautiful golf courses (or further afield!), and finishing up with a toast to the groom on the 18th hole! This activity not only works for all age groups, but it's managable after a night out on the tiles!

8. Golfing Weekend

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For an unforgettable stag weekend that's not too taxing, why not head to one of the big race meets of the year!? Hotels, B&Bs and hostels are usually booked up early for these events, so be sure to plan this one well in advance!

9. Go Racing

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Camping and glamping has become increasingly popular among stag party groups in recent years, and we can see why! Sharing drinks by a camp fire and sleeping under the stars in a cool bell tent, tipi or a yurt, with outdoor activities like fishing, hiking and kayaking right there on your door step, sounds pretty terrific to us!

10. Camping

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For a summertime stag party, there's nothing quite like a seaside surfing mini-holiday! This one is perfect for surf fanatics, but most surf schools will be happy to accommodate novices too. Be sure to consider surfing and musical festivals like Sea Sessions in Ireland and Boardmasters and Gold Coast Ocean Fest in the UK, too!

11. Surfing Weekend

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A terrific icebreaker that suits any kind of crowd, scavenger hunts and treasure hunts are a great way to inject a bit of organised fun into your bash, but still leave plenty of room for drinks and chats. Creative types might want to have a go at making their own (using the groom as inspiration!), while lots of companies offer tailor-made scavenger and treasure hunt packages for stag parties, some of which can be adapted to almost any location.

12. Scavenger and Treasure Hunts

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A real crowd-pleaser no matter how broad the demographic of your group, a comedy festival or comedy night in a club is a great way to get your stag party off to a hilarious start! And there are no shortage of venues and events in Ireland and the UK, making this one easy to integrate with a weekend getaway.

13. Comedy Festivals and Club Nights

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Looking for all the fun of a trip to Las Vegas, without the price tag? There are lots of ways to replicate the vibe - you could plan a poker night for your groom in your home, arrange a trip to a seaside location with traditional amusements, or book a casino package through an events company!

14. Casino Night

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Fancy an afternoon of sampling your groom's favourite tipple, seeing how it's made or even creating some of your own? You really can't go wrong with a brewery or distillery tour or tasting, which can slot seamlessly into most stag weekends!

15. Whiskey, Gin and Craft Beer Brewery Tours and Tastings

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