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YorkA complete guide to booking a hen party in York

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Party Experts Brands Ltd is home to the UK’s leading Party Experts : UKGirlThing, Gents Events and UK Party Warehouse. Since 2004, we have built up a strong team of highly knowledgeable Party Experts catering to the Hen, Stag, Birthday, Fancy Dress and all other occasions.

UKGirlThing are the UK’s leading Hen Party Experts, exciting thousands of ladies each year! They can assist you in recommending and organizing the greatest and most important night out – your Hen Weekend. You want people who will actually care, listen to your needs and expectations and make helpful suggestions based on wealth of experience – to ensure you have the best possible hen do ever!

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Contents

York City Brochure overview..........................What we think about York...............................Things to do in York........................................Travelling........................................................ Accommodation..............................................Pamper Hen & Party Packages......................Dancing Hen & Party Packages.....................Adventure Hen & Party Packages.................Get Creative Hen & Party Packages.............Evening Activity Hen & Party Packages........After Dark Hen & Party Packages.................Our top 5 Hen & Party Packages..................How to Book..................................................Meet the team...............................................City Reference Guide....................................Gents Events Stag & Party Company...........

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UKGirlThing are Proud to announce the industries first Hen Party Inspiration Guide! This Free 100+ page Monthly E-Magazine is full of everything you need to help plan your Hen Party. It’s packed with helpful tips and great ideas, from where to go, what to do, to what to wear. We also solve your Hen Party Dramas and give you the latest trends and fashions from the experts.If you are planning a Hen Do, then the Party Inspiration Guide has everything you need to make it a send off that you will never forget!

York is a town bursting with exciting possibilities. This lively, walled, riverside city is filled with beautiful historic streets, vibrant café culture, stunning art galleries and numerous world class attractions. Once you’re there, you can explore the exciting, scary and fun York Dungeon to discover 2000 years of York’s gruesome history! You can also simply stroll around the city. You’ll just love the very special atmosphere of York: fun, lively, charming…unique! Beyond the outstanding gateway, this city will satisfy even the most demanding shopper with its mix of designer labels, high street names, independent shops and antique shops selling vintage jewellery.

York City Brochure Overview


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What we think about York What’s on and how to get there Hen Party Packages in York

City reference guide How to book a package Hen Party Accessories

We’ve been organising hen and party weekends in York since 2004 so we are the experts when it comes tobuilding your dream packages with the best venues you wish for. We have made this City Guide so that you and your group canget a true feel of this city and see if it’s Ideally what you are looking for. We want you to make sure you book the the very besthen or party weekend and we are here to help you along each and every step of the way!

Here is what you can find in this York City Guide

What we think about YorkYork is a great city and is really easy to get to! We sent our Party Experts to visit York and spend a few days so that they can come back and have recommendations for our excited hen’s!

York, it’s a wicked city and there is great areas to go, Coney Street is brill for shopping and drinking.

Laura, Marketing Assistant

York is a very beautiful city, there’s a great selection of bars. The bars and clubs we work with always make our groups night unforgettable offering some amazing packages.

Aly, Party Planner

The scenery in York is simply breath-taking which is why it’s one of my favourites. With every corner you turn, there’s bound to be something to see or do in both the daytime and night.

Shona, Party Organiser

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“Fab city, loads to do

and I didnt

want to leave!!!!”

Lucy Sanders

“The weekend was awesome,so much fun and worked wellfor the whole group”

Amy Lane

“Everyone we dealt

with was so helpful

and this was a good

quality package ”

Emily Johnston

York Dungeon

Things to do in YorkIn this so lovely, friendly and fun city, there are plenty of things to do but where to start? Let’s take a look at what our Party Experts have summarised for you …

Attractions, Sights and Experiences

York Minster: One of the world's most magnificent cathedrals, built between the 1220s and the 1470s. Explore a masterpiece in stained glass and stone, its vast spaces alive with the sanctity and tradition of worship and heavenly music.

Yorkboat: For a daytime city cruise or an early evening one, Come on board a Yorkboat river cruise! Thanks to an entertaining 45 minutes circular cruise, escape the city rush and enjoy a different sight of York along the beautiful River Ouse.

Clifford’s Tower: One of the most popular attractions in Yorkshire which offers a stunning panoramic view over York! Set on a tall mound in the heart of Old York, this imposing tower is almost all that remains of York Castle.

More things to see and do...

York Dungeon: Prepare to face the most notorious characters from York's gruesome past. Discover the Labyrinth of the Lost Roman Legion, the fearsome torture chamber and the fate of the Yorkshire Witches. Chilling, scary and fun experience with live actors, dark history and special effects… are you brave enough to face 70 minutes of York’s most dramatic past?

York’s Chocolate Story: For a chocoholic brake, take a mouth-watering journey in York’s Sweet Story, the newest visitor attraction! You’ll discover how chocolate is made and unwrap the stories behind world famous brands such as KIT KAT…

What we recommend

Photo Opportunities

Taste a unique handmade ice cream (150 different flavours) at the luxury ice cream company.

Experience a great shopping day in Coney Street.

Have a nice cocktail at one of the many terraces.

Enjoy the vibrant night in one of the best bars we’ve selected for you!

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River Ouse

Clifford’s Tower

Sweet souvenir!

York Minster By night!

Bailey Balloons!York Minster

Send us

yours!

Nov - Jan : The York Wheel

6th Jan : Sleeping Beauty

12th Jan : Robin Hood and his Merry Mam

17th Feb : The Valentine Rockin' Weekender

22nd Feb : OUTrageous

27th April : The Rat Pack Live

What’s on !

Some great places to have your photos taken in Yorkwhilst your out and about!

A little tip...

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roups of 3 or more

people travelling together

are often eligible for group

travel discounts when

travelling by train or coach.

Please check with your

provider prior to booking

your tickets separately.

Travelling to YorkYour Hen Party to York starts from the moment you leave home. Yazmina has given some great information on how toget to York:

Car

Distance Time

BirminghamManchesterLondonLeedsNewcastleGlasgow Cardiff

165 miles75 miles210 miles30 miles85 miles215 miles250 miles

2 hours & 25 minutes 1 hour & 25 minutes3 hours & 50 minutes

1 hour & 45 minutes45 minutes

3 hours & 50 minutes4 hours & 20 minutes

Train

Time

BirminghamManchesterLondonLeedsNewcastleGlasgow

2 hours & 20 minutes 1 hour & 30 minutes 2 hours 30 minutes1 hour 3 hours & 45 minutes

I know how stressfull travelling is so I’ve putthis together to help give you a good idea so you can plan your journey down!

Yazmina @UKGT_party

If your travelling by car, why not turn it into a road trip?

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Coach

You are able to get a coach to York however, they do not have a coach station. The coaches in York pick up and drop off at York train station. There are coaches regularly travelling to York from many UK towns and cities.

Air

All times given are based on estimations by Google Maps.This do not take into account traffic or any roadworks

Find a suitable meeting point, car share (do your bit for the environment!) and away you go! Have some games ready and let the good times begin!

If you're travelling to York by air you will need to fly to Leeds-Bradford International Airport (LBA)

Cardiff 5 hours

AccommodationWe provide accommodation to suit your requirements as we don’t believe in one size fits all. Whatever your budget, we will make sure you get the best value for your money. As we provide so many different types, it is important to speak to a party plannerto find out everything which is included.

Gold Hotel with leisure

Twin Rooms and Double Rooms availableAll Rooms have En-Suite BathroomsAll Rooms include Air Conditioning, Hair Dryer, Safe, Ironing Facilities, Bathtub with spray jets,Tea & Coffee Making Facilities and Satellite TVFull English Breakfast is included with every nights stayOnsite Restaurant is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner serving great meals

Silver Hotels

Bronze

Double & Family Rooms availableEn-Suite BathroomsRooms include Tea & Coffee Making Facilities and TVFull English Breakfast is included with every nights stay Ironing Board, Iron, Hairdryer, Extra Pillows, Sheets & Towels available from reception

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We have a great relationship with hotels and so we try and include special extra’s which are unique to UKGirlThing. Ask your Party Planner when you enquire. There also may be some other accommodation options available!

Twin Rooms and Double Rooms availableAll Rooms have En-Suite BathroomsAll Rooms include Air Conditioning, Hair Dryer, Safe, Ironing Facilities, Bathtub with spray jets,Tea & Coffee Making Facilities and Satellite TVFull English Breakfast is included with every nights stayOnsite Restaurant is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner serving great meals

Bronze Hotels

Added extras

-2 night stay

-Bathrobes, Slippers, Foot

Spa’s,Face, Mask

-1 Beauty Treatment

-Breakfast

-Chocolate Fonue

-2 Course Meal

-Evening bar guide

-VIP Club entry

+ more

Spa-rty

Featured Package

Pamper Party Hen Packages from £94.95 There’s definitely an art to getting gorgeous whilst having fun and we think we have discovered it with our party pamper packages. Pamper parties will leave you feeling revitalized and rejuvenated allowing you to emerge glowing and gorgeous whilst chatting with your girly mates ready for your night out!

Spa-rty

Pamper Me

Enjoy your pampering spa-rty in your very own private room complete with Bathrobes, Slippers, Foot Spas, Face Masks & 1 Beauty Treatment.

Some of the treatments you will be able to choose are Aromatherapy Back Massage; Back, Neck & Scalp Massage; Indian Head Massage; Luxury Facial; Eyebrow Shaping; Body Brushing and Full Body Moisturise; Mini Manicure or Mini Pedicure.

You and your group will also get a Chocolate Fondue with Marshmallows, Fudge, Fresh Strawberry & Banana Dips

Spa treatments in a party environment...

Submerge yourselves in Pampering Heaven with a Spa Weekend for your Party. You will have full access to all facilities including: Steam room, Jacuzzi & Heated pool.

When night falls indulge in a delicious meal and put on your dancing shoes ready to paint the town red!

Relax, pamper and party...

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Dancing Hen Packages from £84.95Hen Party dance lessons have proven to be really fun and successful! There are so many dance experiences to choose from at UKGirlThing. Our many fabulous dance class experiences are so much more than just dance! The two hour classes are given by a qualified dance instructor who will get you and your hens into sassy, fun, famous or glamorous dance routines. There is something for everyone!

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Lady Gaga dance Class: learn to do it like Lady GagaSingle ladies dance class: learn bootylicious dance routine in the style of Beyonce.Thriller Dance Class: create your own Michael Jackson tribute by learning the King of the Pop’s legendary moves.

Showgirls Hen Party Dance Class: take a stiletto-heeled step back into a true New York institution.Pole dancing class: very popular, it’ll make your weekend so much sexierBurlesque dance class: get your sequins, feathers & fishnets at the ready as you learn a sensual flirtatious routine. It includes sexy walks, moves and posesPop Divas dance class: learn a great dance routine inspired by your favourite pop goddess with attitude

Glee dance class: exciting dancing and singing experience.Cheerleading dance class: pick up those pompoms and put the fun back into danceBollywood dance class: experience the glitz and glamour that is Bollywood.Grease themed dance class: go grease lightning! Say no more

-2 night stay

-Optional Breakfast on both

mornings

-Dancing Divas Experience

-Hen Party Gift Bag

-2 course meal

-Evening bar guide

-VIP Club Entry

+ more

Dancing Divas Single Ladies ExperienceFeatured Package

We have a great relationship with our suppliers and so we try and include special extra’s which are unique to UKGirlThing. Ask your Party Planner when you enquire!

Added extrasFrom £103.95

-2 night stay

-Optional Breakfast on

both mornings

-Go Ape Obstacle Course

-2 Course Meal

-Evening bar guide

-VIP Club Entry

+ more

Go Ape ExperienceFeatured Package

Adventure Hen Packages from £94.95If you’re a GI Jane or a Lara Croft, why not opt for a thrilling hen party activity? With UKGirlThing adventure activities, you’ll get up close and personal with your inner monkey! Starting with a safety briefing given by a professional, you and your hens will then get all the required equipment to have an adrenaline pumping blast of a time! Driving, karting, assault courses, clay pigeon shooting...it’s all adventure packed! If you really want to get your groups adrenaline pumping, these packages are ideal for you!

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Paintballing: it’s all about being combative, daring and cunning in paint-splattered battle!Clay pigeon shooting: smash those clays right on target!

Go Ape: Go bananas with tree tops facing zip lines, tunnels, rope bridges & ladders!

Quad biking: Fast, furious and extremely challenging. Enjoy the mud!Go Karting (indoor, outdoor & off road): become the “Queen of Speed”.Tank & Mini Tank driving: the ultimate driving experience!

We have a great relationship with our suppliers and so we try and include special extra’s which are unique to UKGirlThing. Ask your Party Planner when you enquire. There also might be some other activities available!

Added extras

Get Creative Hen Packages from £109.95Every self-respecting Hen party deserves good food and amazing drinks! This theme gets you involved in the making side which will give you an unforgettable experience ideal for your hen party weekend!

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Cocktail Making Chocolate Heaven

Nude Life Drawing | Perfume Making


Added extras

If you are a cocktail queen then shake it up with a fantastic hen party cocktail making masterclass. You will experience making extravagant cocktails like mojitos, cosmopolitans & many other sparkling delights.

Spend a dream day making your very own handmade Belgian chocolates with this hen party Chocolate Making Masterclass.You will learn chocolate making techniques such as mixing, piping, cutting, shaping and coating until your chocolates are perfected and ready to be packaged up, taken away and devoured by you

Ideal for those of you wanting to try something fun and exciting, yet slightly naughty but tasteful on your hen party weekend. These nude life drawing workshops, are guaranteed to be an absolute giggle.

Capture your personal essence by creating your own signature fragrance whilst enjoying a glass of bubbly with our fabulous Perfume Making Experience.

-1 or 2 night stay


both mornings

-Perfume making Experience

-Diamanté Atomiser Upgrade

for the Bride to Be

-Evening bar guide

-2 Course Evening Meal

+ more

Perfume makingFeatured Package

From £109.95

-1 or 2 night stay


both mornings

-Treasure Hunt Day

-2 course evening meal

-Evening bar guide

-VIP Club Entry

+ more

Treasure Hunt ExperienceFeatured Package

Evening Activity Hen Packages from £89.95There are lots of evening activities for hen parties in York. Speak to one of our Party Planners who will be more than willing to talk to you more about the evening activities we offer.

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Butler in the Buff:

Sit back and enjoy the view while your Butler tops up your drinks and ensures your guests arewaited on hand and foot!


Added extras

Treasure Hunt Cocktail Making

Treasure Hunt & Champagne Treasure Hunt:

Girls what better way to get yourselves familiar with your new surroundings than a Personalised Treasure Hunt!

Murder Mystery

Murder mystery:

Get into character and become a team of detectives! You will be given characters to play for the evening. Maybe you will be Miss Davina Call Girl or Claudia Shifty!

Girls get ready for a Party like no other! Drink, Dine and Dance the night away with our exclusive UKGirlThing After Dark evening package. As masters of their trade all of our venues are dedicated to making sure you have the ultimate party experience.

Drink your favourite tipples in the best bars the City has to offer with our exclusive UKGirlThing Bar Guide!

Whether you’re looking for chic cocktail bars, cheesy up for it party venues or anything in between our handy Bar Guide tells you exactly where they are, so you don't waste any precious time tracking them down.

Indulge in a delicious 2 Course Meal in a great atmospheric restaurant. Choose from our portfolio of partner restaurants that have been hand selected to provide you with choice of cuisine together with the very best service.

Ask our Party Planners for any complimentary upgrades that may be available, including Glasses of Wine, Additional Courses or Private Dining.

Dance into the early hours in one of the city’s hottest night spots with VIP Club Entry. Enabling you to skip the queues straight into strutting your funky stuff on the dance floor! A great ending to afabulous evening!

After Dark Hen Package from £64.95

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Drink

Dine Dance

VIP Upgrades

Be a Hen Party Hero and treat your party to the ultimate VIP treatment. Upgrade your evening to include:

A Reserved | Booth Bubbly | Drinks Packages Waitress Service

-1 or 2 night stay in a bronze

silver or gold hotel


both mornings

-2 Course Evening Meal

-Evening bar guide

-VIP Club Entry

+ more

VIP After Dark

Featured Package

From £79.95

Our top 5 Hen packages in YorkOne of the best things about York is the sheer variety of activites which you can do so we have put together our top 5 favourite hen packages!

Spa-rty Pamper Party Cocktail Making

Dancing Diva’s Single Ladies Paintball & Party Experience

Chocolate Heaven

What’s not to love about a Spa-rty? Pampering, treatments, privateroom, drinks and a chocolate fondue all at the same time!

Spa-rty hen parties are made for relaxation,give you and your group plenty of time tobe pampered, catch up and get ready for a brilliant night out!

If you and your group like being pampered, thisis ideal for you!

Cocktail Making packages are our most popular and we absolutelylove it!

The session lasts for approximately 2 hours andyour own dedicated expert mixologist will teach you how to make some extravagent drinks andshow you a few tricks! This package is a brilliant ice breaker if there are people in your party who don’t know everyone too well and youwill be guranteed great fun!

Why not try something a bit different : We tried this package and everyone really loved it!

Even those who were a little shy or who werenot confident in dancing had a great time!

The session lasts for 2 hours and you walk awaywith a hen party gift bag and feeling just likeBeyonce and her girls in the music video!

Action packed, adreneline fueled, Paintballing gets you ducking anddiving for the whole day!

We always have a good time Paintballingdespite the bruises we pick up! It’s actionpackaged from the word ‘go’ and everyonereally gets involved as its a real team game!

Brilliant package for the adrenaline seakers!

Creative, tasty and fun - that’s how we summarise the ChocolateHeaven Hen Packages.

Who doesn’t like chocolate? Create your ownBelgian Chocolates with a master chocolatier!The experience lasts for about 2 1/2 hours and it’sa real hands on session, right from the start!

Perfect for the creative one’s amongst us and of course the chocolate fans!

If you want to knowany more details, makesure you ask one of usas we have tried and tested all of the packageswe offer!

@UKGT_Party

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Seen a package which you like? Time to Book!The booking process at UK Girl Thing is effortless as you will be assigned a dedicated Party Planner and Organiser who willdo everything for you! Here are 6 simple steps to booking :

Quick facts about booking

Just £50 deposit to secure your bookingIndividual payment plans for group membersExclusive added extra’s - ask our Party Planners

1 Decide with your party how much everyone wants to spend and what types of things you would like to do. This brochure will have given you some great ideas!

2 Have an idea of approximate group numbers and number of nights. Numbers can change but a rough idea is always useful!

3 Speak with us! Our expert party planners are ready and waiting to build you the perfect York Hen Package. Call 0115 941 5282 from 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday.

4 Once our Expert Party Planners have booked you a package, that’s your work completed! You will then be assigned your personal Party Organiser.

5 Put your feet up and relax. Your Party Organiser will let you know when payments are due and what time your activities and meals are booked in for.

6 Get ready for the best hen weekend! Pack your cases and get ready to party!

What’s included with every booking?

Dedicated Party PlannerPersonal Party OrganiserDetailed ItineraryBar Guide (with the After Dark add on)Exclusive cherries : We have secured exclusiveadded extra’s with our suppliers to make yourbooking even more unique!

Questions & Answers

Q : When should i book?

A : Sooner the better. Most popular venues get booked upto 12 months in advance for the most popular dates and times.To avoid disappointment, we highly recommend booking earlyand it will only cost £50 for a deposit to secure everything

Q : How do the other group members pay?

A : Our unique payment systems is very simple. The lead organiser will receive a username and password which is access to the payment tracker terminal. Each party memberwill log in using this username and password and pay theirown share - simple as that!

Booking with UK Girl Thing is a simple, effortless and secure. Since launching in 2007, we have sent over 250,000 happy parties. Our team are dedicated and thorough to make sureeverything is booked and secured!

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Meet the team who will book your party

When you book with UKGirlThing, you will be assigned a dedicated Party Organiser and Party Planner! Our girls will get you the very best deal with the sweetest addedd cherries on top to make your hen weekend unbeatable! Think of them as reminders on your phone; the girls will make sure you don’t miss any crucial dates for payments, bookings or any other important bits of information! They are Party Experts with years of experience to create the perfect hen party for you!

“When life hands you lemons, bust out the tequila and salt!”

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Where is the Stag going....

The UK’s No.1 Stag Party Company

Has he not booked yet?

No problem, send him to us and we will sendboth the Hen and the Stag for FREE!

Individual payment plansDedicated party plannerPersonal party organiser£50 deposit to secure the weekendCity centre hotels and day/night activities in15 cities including Leeds, Liverpool, Manchesterand Nottingham

Gents Events part of the Party Experts Brands family. If you refer the stag to Gents Events, we will send both the Hen and Stag absolutely free saving you both £250!

Gents Events parties recieve exactly the same service asUKGirlThing:

Some of the packages available

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Quad Biking Go Karting Paintball Cocktail Making

What to do next

Send this to the Stag or ask him to visit www.gentsevents.co.uk and view the huge range of packages we haveon o�er. Alternatively he can speak to one of our Party Experts on 0115 941 5282 Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm

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