SQUAD GOALS

Pre-wedding fun for all

Looking for something different to see off your single days in style? We showcase just some of what’s on offer in the region, from a relaxing spa day, to punting in Cambridge and fun-filled sports and games on land and sea.

AWAY DAY

Let off steam with an activity-filled hen do at Ufford Park Woodbridge. Take a fitness class, walk the trim trail, go for a swim or play a round of golf on the 18-hole course. You can practise your swing on the two-tier driving range beforehand or for some light-hearted fun, try the Congo Rapids Adventure Golf. If it’s R&R you’re after, there’s plenty of opportunity for that too. Book a spa day with a difference and enjoy a mud treatment in the Chamber of Secrets, or a Raindrop Massage. Dine in The Park Restaurant or why not bring your own games and hire out a room for your own private celebration. Visit www.uffordpark.co.uk

THE GREAT ESCAPE

Like a challenge? There’s so much more to Escape Rooms Suffolk than just finding a key. With several escape rooms to choose from, each one with its own theme, props and ingenious puzzles, the clues are everywhere, all you have to do is work them out in time. Great for hen or stag team bonding, all you need to bring with you are your wits and speed to beat the clock! Can you escape the kidnapper, will you survive a tour of the church or do you have what it takes to steal from the infamous Andreas Fault? There’s only one way to find out! Visit www.escape-rooms-suffolk.co.uk

BY THE RIVERSIDE

Cambridge and punting go hand in hand. Not only a great way to explore the city, but a fun activity for your pre-wedding send off. Long-established Scudamore’s provides private punt tours with food, drinks and more, all you need to do is sit back and enjoy! Take a ’Bubble on the Backs’ river tour, complete with Champagne on ice or if gin’s your favourite tipple, that’s available too. For more active types, the river and walk treasure hunt combines fun and sightseeing both on and off the river. Armed with questionnaires and maps, teams of four or more tackle the clues, with the focus on fun, not speed, for maximum enjoyment and getting the most out of the city. Visit www.scudamores.com

CHIN, CHIN

Raise a glass, or two, with a cocktail masterclass from Norfolkbased Best@Bars, Not just a mobile bar hire service, the family-run business offers an exclusive experience, bringing the party to you and your best girls, or boys. You can customise your class, choose from a wide range of cocktails and for the non-drinkers in the group, there’s a selection of tasty mocktails. After a Champagne cocktail on arrival and a demonstration from the company’s expert mixologists, you’ll be split into groups to make (and drink) your own concoctions. What’s more you can pitch your new-found skills against each other in a team mix-off with a stainless steel Manhattan cocktail shaker prize for every member of the winning group. Who knew going to class could be such fun? Visit www.bestatbars.com

WHO DUNNIT

Fancy doing something a bit different to the norm? Why not tap into your inner Sherlock Holmes and solve a murder? To Die For Events runs themed interactive murder mystery events, lasting around an hour-and-a-half, you and your gang work in teams interviewing suspects and examining the crime scene for clues before delivering the final verdict and revealing the killer. The company can cater for anything from eight to 80 would-be detectives at a venue of your choice and welcome a challenge – they’ve even murdered a mother-in-law on a river cruise! Visit www.todieforevents.uk

THE SWEET SPOT

In our book, where there’s cake there’s joy. If you’re like-minded, then EriVica’s group sessions are sure to raise a smile. Learn the art of cupcake decorating, get hands-on with the buttercream and learn how to use a piping bag with award-winning, Suffolk-based cake designer Terri Newman at her base in Hadleigh High Street. Available for groups of up to six, it’s a great way to have fun with your besties while picking up some new skills, covering everything from how to colour icing to piping buttercream swirls and flowers, making fondant decorations and more. You can tailor the sessions to suit you, fizz and nibbles are provided and everyone gets six cupcakes to take home. What’s more, each group receives a Happy Hour voucher for The Flying Guardsman bar just down the road so you can head over there afterwards and carry on the fun ( pre-booking required). Visit www.erivicacakes.com

SURF’S UP

Make the most of the region’s glorious coast and ride the waves for prewedding thrills and spills.

Perfect for beach babes and boys you can try your hand at surfing or stand up paddleboarding (SUP) when the sea is calm. Local specialists Glide Surf offer group lessons for both, so you can enjoy a water-based experience whatever the weather, either in Cromer, the school’s main base, or the sandy shores of nearby Mundesley. The school also offers SUP adventure tours on the Norfolk Broads for parties of up to eight people. Visit www.glidesurfschool.co.uk

BLOOMING BEAUTIFUL

Get your creative head on for a ’three-hour Bubbles and Bride’ workshop with floral designer Alison Mortlock. A great way to make lasting memories and something to take home too. Create a beautiful flower crown or floral garter and enjoy prosecco and afternoon tea at The Old Post Office, Norfolk – what’s not to love! Visit www.albertroseflowers.co.uk

TAKE AIM

Norfolk’s Grey Goose Archery in Blackborough End, near Kings Lynn, has a range of activities that are sure to hit the mark. Great for hens or stags; you can take part in a mini tournament, throw in a Robin Hood theme or a dash of Medieval fancy dress and there you have it; the perfect recipe for a memorable event – not to mention plenty of fun photos. Instruction on how to use the equipment is included and trophies for the best, and worst, competitors can be arranged too. For even more thrills, check out the zombie archery experience, if you dare! Visit www.greygoosearchery.co.uk