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4 Tips For A Good Maid Of Honour Speech

How To Plan A Hen Party That’ll Please An Active Bride - ThemeAuthor: Tudor Rees

The best mans speech is built up as such a big part of a wedding but what about the maid of Honour? If you are feeling left out, maid of honour speech’s are becoming more and more prominent at weddings. A good speech can really make a wedding, follow our 4 tips to make your speech successful.


The Typo That Led A Man To A Stranger’s Stag Party

Author: Tudor Rees

An amazing story from the “BBC” about how a man was accidentally invited to a strangers stag party.

When he first read the email, Will Novak, from Arizona, thought it was a scam.

The email, titled Angelo’s bachelor party, had been intended for a small group of friends. It set out the details of an upcoming ski trip to Vermont, to “send Angelo off” into married life.

Will doesn’t know anyone called Angelo. He decided to reply.

It was that decision that started what Will calls the “strangest” week of his life.


Groom Forced To Cancel Las Vegas Stag Party After Best Man Steals Money

Raise your glass to bride and groomAuthor: Tudor Rees

Heartbreaking article in “The Mirror” about a groom who has been forced to cancel his stag do in Las Vegas after his best man apparently spent the £8,000 budget.

Ben Whincup, 28, was left devastated after finding out his trip to the US was not happening a day before it was due to fly out. He said the unnamed family friend confessed to him in a phone call he had blown the money for the whole stag group.


Stag Party Prank Sees Groom Travelling 26 Hours To Get Home

40th birthday with friendsAuthor: Tudor Rees

Cheeky stags sent their groom on a 2,000-mile trip back from Spain reports “The Daily Mirror”

Iain Tate, 43, arrived in Marbella dressed in a black wig, pink top, matching dangle ear rings, leather skirt, fishnet stockings, and black handlebar moustache.

But he had to make it home on his own when the 11-man party paid £600 for his four-flight return via five countries.


New For 2020 – Escape Rooms

Pirate mapHere’s a new idea for 2020 if you’re booking an activity, stag or hen weekend with us. What about trying to escape from a locked room just using the clues and props you’re provided with!

For more information click here.


Free Drinks For the Stag on Stag Weekends

Beer bottles for 40th BirthdayGet free drinks for the stag on their stag weekend with us! Book now as this only relates to groups staying in our very own accommodation (Merlins). Once full each weekend the offer will no longer apply until the next available weekend!

For more information click here


Summer 2019 Weekend Feedback

Author: Tudor Rees

Great feedback below from James, Jerry, Matthew, Anthony, Claire & Josh who have visited us on Stag and Hen weekends throughout the Summer!

Stag Parties in Wales

Read below to see their reviews.


Family Adventure Week Review

Great feedback from Louise, Sue & family who visited us back in July on our Family Adventure Week.

They took part in an action packed week which included Hill Walking, Climbing & Abseiling, Gorge Walking, Kayaking / Raft Building and Caving!

Read below for the full review.


Why Porth Yr Ogof is a Caver’s Paradise

Caving in Porth Yr Ogof, WalesAuthor: Tudor Rees

Porth yr Ogof is famous for having the largest cave entrance in Wales, at over 17m wide and 5m tall, it attracts caving hobbyists and aficionados from across the globe. Paintings of the cave have existed since the early nineteenth century, indicating that it has been considered the caving crown jewel of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) for years.


Discover the Best Walks in Wales With Waterfalls

Stag Parties in WalesAuthor: Tudor Rees

Adventure Britain is based in Wales and we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to nature. Our valleys, hills and mountain tops have to endure a bit too much rain, leading to many waterfalls cascading their way through the nation’s countryside. So, whether you’re up north or down south, these eye-catching attractions are never far away.

If you’re a hiker, photographer or fancy some relaxation amongst nature, we’ve listed the best walks in Wales with waterfalls.


How Outdoor Teambuilding Activities Can Help Your Team To Work Better

Pen y Fan, Brecon BeaconsChoosing the appropriate team building day for multiple people can be tough. I mean, we’re all a bit fussy, so organising group activities for adults isn’t a walk in the park. However, if you’re struggling to find some creative corporate event ideas or unusual teambuilding events, then why not try some outdoor events with Adventure Britain?

Below, we list why outdoor team building days have their advantages, along with some of the unforgettable activities we host.


Why We Think The UK is The Best Stag Do Destination in The World

The UK is The Best Stag Do Destination in The WorldWho needs an expensive stag do to Ibiza when Britain has everything you need? We may be a little biased at Adventure Britain (the hint is in the name), but for stag do destinations, activities and packages, we truly believe there is no place better in the whole of Europe than the UK. Here, we list why we think the UK is one of the best stag do locations, proving you don’t need to go far in order to have a legendary stag do.


How To Plan A Hen Party That’ll Please An Active Bride

How To Plan A Hen Party That’ll Please An Active BrideA hen party can be anything you want it to be. From the wild, alcohol-fuelled variants to the more personal, intimate options, figuring out how to plan a hen party can be a difficult job. While there are things you can do to throw an unforgettable hen party, taking in the bride’s wishes should be paramount; even though a hen party is likely to have a lot of people attending, it’s a day that should be in honour of the bride. Find out below how to organise a hen party for an active bride.


Our Top 7 Things To Do In The Great Welsh Outdoors

Wales White Water RaftingWales is full of national treasures, rich with culture and teeming in beautiful countryside, you are guaranteed an enthralling stay. There’s plenty for the adrenaline junkies too, at Adventure Britain we specialise in UK adventure weekends. From surfing the waves of the Welsh coast to mountain biking the rolling hills of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), here are our top 7 things to do in Wales.


A Guide to Celebrating Your 40th Birthday in Style

40th Birthday Party IdeasWhether you’re looking for 40th birthday ideas to make a friend’s big day special, or you’re organising something to do with mates for your own birthday, the team here at Adventure Britain have some great ideas for making it one to remember.

Check out five of them below.


Adventure Britain Stag Weekend

Brilliant feedback from Christopher who visited ‘Adventure Britain’ last weekend. ”Now on our way home cracking weekend had by all”.  Read below for the full review.


More Positive Feedback From A Stag Party

We just wanted to share with you more positive feedback that we received from last weekend. It’s always good to hear that our customers enjoy what we do and hope to visit us again. Read below for the full review.


Excellent Stag Review!

Caving in Wales, on an activity weekend in the UKExcellent feedback from Anthony who came on one of our Stag Weekends. ”The instructors for the activities were both excellent and made the activities even more enjoyable” are great words to hear. Read below for the full review.


Our Latest Canyoning Video

canyoning in walesTake a look at our latest Canyoning Video, you can see this particular Stag party group jumping into a waterfall! Hope you enjoy it. This activity takes place in the stunning Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. Our Canyoning activity has been voted in the top 10 wet & wild activities in the world by Rough Guides.


Win Canyoning For 2 People – January 2019 Competition

Canyoning with Adventure BritainIn 2019 we’d like to give you the opportunity of having your very own legendary Welsh adventure with a competition where you can win a canyoning trip for 2 people .

Our canyoning activity has recently been described by Rough Guides as “…being up there with the world’s best wet and wild activities!


Favourite Video of 2018 – Prince Harry’s Stag Do

Prince Harry's Stag WeekendAs you’ll recall Prince Harry married Meghan Markle in May 2018. So we thought we’d do a tongue in cheek video of his stag do. The results are below

Obviously this is tongue in cheek but it might well have been the type of low key stag weekend he’d choose to go on, albeit without his grandparents in tow! We hope you enjoyed our bit of fun.

To view the video see below.


Early Bird Activity Adventures For 2019

Canyoning activity in WalesWe have some great activity sessions coming up in 2019 for which we still have some places left. These are adult sessions. For family sessions please give us a call for more details.

If you’d like more information then read on.


Gift Vouchers For Adventures

christmas-tree-smlAre you looking for that unusual gift for Christmas and tired of buying those socks, after-shave and book vouchers again. Well what about buying an experience and one which will provide lasting memories. Well you can by buying a Christmas voucher for an adventure outdoor activity.


5 Great Office Christmas Party Ideas For 2018!

Christmas office partyHave you just been tasked with organising the Christmas party this year? Looking for something different? No time, no money, no problem you’ve come to the right place

We have 5 great different ideas which will help you take the hassle out of arranging the event. Leave us with organisational headache you just get the headache from over indulgence! You’ll also find 10 tips on how to arrange a Christmas party from industry experts.


The Origins of the Bachelor Party: Why is it Called a Stag do?

Canyoning activity in WalesWe’ve all heard of stag do’s – a man’s last night of freedom before he weds – and the raucous happenings that come with them. But, have you ever wondered why they’re actually called this a stag do? Well, if you’re curious, read on to find the etymology of the term and the event’s history.