Organising the Ultimate Stag Do with TeamSport
Are you in charge of making your best mates’ stag do a night to remember? To make sure their “last night of freedom” meets all their expectations, you need to nail down the organisation with plenty of time and create an itinerary that’s unique, fun and (most importantly) personal to them!
We can help you out, whether you’re looking for surprising stag do activity ideas or a list of things to consider through the planning process. Read on to learn how to plan the ultimate stag do and the best activities for it.
How to Organise a Stag Do (Checklist)
(1) Write the guest list. Decide this with the stag, as it might get complicated for you to do alone. Do you invite the older generation? Are kids or teenagers coming, or work friends? Are any of the bride’s family and friends coming? These are questions only they can answer.
(2) Decide on a budget. After you’ve invited the lads, the next thing to think about is how much you’re prepared to spend. Get the stag party together for this one and decide what’s reasonable. This could affect the itinerary - for example, it might be expensive to organise a trip abroad, but a round of go-karting at TeamSport tends to cost £40-50 per person before any discounts are considered - find out more with our How Much Does Go Karting Cost blog.
(3) Decide on the dates. If you’re planning something pretty elaborate, make sure to settle on dates a few months in advance - this will also help keep costs down through early bird prices.
(4) Book in hotels and travel arrangements. If you’re planning a whole stag weekend, or going out of town for the best activities, make sure you think about transport and accommodation. This is especially important if the drinks are going to be flowing - consider booking a coach to get everyone from place to place, or booking an AirBNB so there’s somewhere for everyone to crash and nurse hangovers.
(5) Start planning the itinerary. Now onto the fun part - think about what the stag loves most, and what you’ll all have the most fun tackling together. If going abroad for a weekend in Amsterdam or Barcelona is out of the question, see below for our top British stag do ideas.
(6) Think about pranks, games, surprises and extras. This is where you can get really creative: how are you going to keep everyone on their toes? Consult the stag party for ideas and come up with personalised extras to spread out throughout the day or weekend - you could go for stag do classics like matching t-shirts and flip cup, or more unique options.
(7) Enjoy the last big party before the wedding! At this point, you’ve done everything you can to put together an epic party - it’s time to celebrate your best friend’s marriage in style.
Stag Do Activity Ideas
Tell us about the groom-to-be.
Is he the active type? Is he a thrill-seeker? Is he super competitive? In that case, you’ll find a ton of stag do activities that he’ll love you for at TeamSport.
TeamSport offers a host of cool activities that you can look cool doing, all great for a night out with mates. If budget is a concern, these are also great value for money. What’s not to love?
Here are some stag do activities you can do at TeamSport venues across the country:
Go Karting
Indoor go karting is a classic for a reason - what better way to get the adrenaline pumping and get the stag fired up for his big day than racing at 40mph against his friends? You don’t need any experience to try go karting - whether your party is full of complete beginners or seasoned speed demons, you’re guaranteed a great time if you put them on the track.
Crazy Golf
Not as physically demanding as regular golf, crazy golf is a fuss-free stag do activity idea. With wacky courses to master and obstacles to overcome, it’s a simple way to have fun. The best part? A lot of people underestimate how hard it can be to sink a shot on our Putt Club courses - laugh and laugh as your friends keep missing, and maybe set up a penalty for whoever loses.
Laser Tag
If you want a stag do activity idea that’s all about teamwork, Laser Combat could be the thing for your party. Strategy is the name of the game here - if there are a few analytical types in your party, they’ll love the problem solving involved in a good game of laser tag. Use the element of surprise, master the terrain, and betray some friends along the way - it’s all in good fun (and also far less than an alternative like paintballing)!
Combat Karts
Discover your new favourite thing - gaming meets go karting with our Combat Karts game! Did you and your friends grow up through the golden age of arcade games, or the PC gaming era? Get ready to live in that world again for the night - collect boosts and power ups as you soar across the track, and pick up weapons and rockets to throw at the opposition.
Get Stuck in at TeamSport
Ready to get your stag do activities booked in? At TeamSport, we can host groups of 12-150, and anyone over the age of 8 can use a go kart, so our venues are perfect for stag dos of any size or age group.
Once you’ve got your budget and dates in mind, figure out which of our 40+ go karting tracks is closest to you and call us to discuss a bespoke package and price.
Learn more about our Stag and Hen Do options here, and call TeamSport on 01252 732300 to book in a stag party that is unforgettable!