Epic Stag Do Activities

Alright lads, it’s time to sort out the stag do activities. Whether you’re planning a full weekend of carnage or just need one epic activity to get the boys together, choosing what to do can be harder than it sounds. You’ve got the groom to think about, a group of mates who might all have very different ideas, different budgets and, of course, the eternal question of how much trouble you can realistically get yourselves into before the wedding..

So, if you’re looking for activities for stag parties that’ll get the boys buzzing, you’re in the right place!

The Most Popular Stag Do Activities

If you’re sorting the stag do, you’ll want something that gets the lads together, gives the groom a bit of stick and leaves everyone with a few stories to take home. From getting absolutely battered on a beer bike to watching the groom awkwardly pose in his pants, there’s so much to choose from. Here are some of the best trending stag do activities: 

1. Beer Bike

Right lads, grab a pint, climb aboard and get pedalling. A beer bike is a cracking way to kick off a stag do, especially if you’re heading into a city for the weekend and want to get the drinks flowing before the main event.

You’ll all sit around a big bike, pedal your way along a set route and enjoy a few drinks as you go. There’s usually a driver taking care of the actual steering, so you won’t need to worry about one of the lads trying to navigate after a few beers.

It’s ridiculously good fun when you’ve got a decent-sized group, and it’s also a great chance to get everyone together at the start of the weekend. Give the groom a daft outfit, get the drinks in and let the banter commence. Just don’t be surprised if nobody wants to admit who was actually doing the least pedalling.

2. Bubble Football

Fancy playing football while wearing a massive inflatable bubble? Of course you do. Bubble football takes the beautiful game and throws most of the sensible rules out of the window. You’ll split into teams, pull on your giant inflatable bubble and attempt to score while bouncing, barging and generally crashing into your mates.

The football itself almost becomes a sideshow because the real entertainment is watching your mates get sent flying across the pitch. It’s ideal for a stag do because you don’t need to be particularly good at football. In fact, the lads who are hopeless might end up being the funniest players on the pitch.

Expect plenty of laughs, a fair bit of sweating and at least one bloke who takes it far too seriously. It wouldn’t be a stag do without him.

3. Stitch Up Life Drawing

Now for the activity that could leave the groom questioning his choice of friends. Stitch up life drawing is a cheeky twist on a traditional life drawing class, except there’s no professional nude model waiting for you when you arrive. Instead, the groom gets volunteered for the job and has to pose in his underwear while the rest of the lads attempt to draw him.

And yes, you’re absolutely allowed to take the mick with your artwork. You don’t need to be any good at drawing either. In fact, the worse your artistic skills are, the funnier the finished pictures will be. Give everyone a pencil, let the groom strike a few ridiculous poses and see what masterpieces the lads can come up with.

It’s a proper prank activity and works especially well as a surprise. The groom might think he’s turning up for a harmless life drawing session, only to discover that he’s the model. Good luck explaining that one to the bride afterwards.

4. Go Karting

There’s always one lad who thinks he’s the fastest driver in the group. Go karting gives him the chance to prove it. Get everyone suited up, jump behind the wheel and prepare for some seriously competitive racing. You’ll usually get practice laps before heading into heats or races, with the fastest drivers battling it out for the top spot.

Of course, nobody will care about winning until the race starts. Then suddenly every corner becomes a matter of personal pride.

Go karting is one of the easiest stag do activities to get a group excited about because there’s something to play for and everyone gets involved. You can even make your own awards for the biggest winner, worst driver and bloke most likely to blame the kart when he finishes last.

5. Paintball

If there’s one thing lads love doing on a stag do, it’s shooting their mates with paint. Paintball gives you the perfect excuse to split the group into teams and settle a few imaginary scores. You’ll head out onto the battlefield with your kit, take on different games and try to wipe out the opposition before they get you.

There’s usually plenty of opportunity for tactics, although you can guarantee at least one member of the group will ignore the plan completely and charge straight into battle.

It’s a good option if you want something active that’ll fill a decent chunk of the day. You’ll get stuck into several games, and there’s plenty of opportunity for the competitive lads to show off while everyone else concentrates on staying alive.

Just remember, there’s no shame in hiding. There’s only shame in getting shot within thirty seconds of the game starting.

6. Bar Crawl

Sometimes you don’t need to overthink it. Get the lads together, pick a city and hit the bars. A proper stag do bar crawl gives you the chance to explore the nightlife while keeping the drinks, banter and questionable decisions coming. Depending on the package, you might have entry to several venues, queue jumps, drinks or shots included, making it easier to keep the group moving throughout the night.

It’s also a good way to make the most of a weekend away. You can start with a few quieter drinks, move onto busier bars and finish wherever the night takes you.

The groom should obviously be given some sort of ridiculous challenge along the way. Just make sure somebody in the group is responsible enough to remember where you’re supposed to be going next.

7. Female Strippers

If you’re looking for a classic stag do activity, you can’t ignore the possibility of booking female strippers for the groom and his mates.

This works particularly well as part of a private party at your accommodation, giving the group a bit of entertainment before heading out for the night. You can sit back, enjoy the show and give the groom plenty of grief while he becomes the centre of attention.

It’s worth checking exactly what’s included with your chosen package beforehand, as performances and arrangements can vary. If the groom is going to be involved, make sure everyone’s comfortable with what’s planned too.

As for the groom, well, he’ll probably have plenty to say about it afterwards. Whether the bride gets the full story is between him and the best man.

8. Quad Biking

If sitting around drinking isn’t enough for you lot, get outside and get muddy. Quad biking is a great stag do activity for lads who fancy something a bit more adventurous. After getting kitted up and going through the safety briefing, you’ll take control of your own quad and head out onto an off road course.

You’ll tackle bumps, corners and muddy sections while trying to keep control of the bike. There’s usually a bit of competition too, particularly once the lads start comparing who made it round the course fastest.

It’s worth wearing clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting filthy because there’s a good chance you won’t finish looking quite as clean as you did when you arrived. And if the groom turns up in pristine white trainers, that’s his problem.

9. Clay Pigeon Shooting

Fancy giving the lads a chance to discover who’s got the best aim? Clay pigeon shooting could be just the ticket.

You’ll usually start with some instruction before getting the chance to take your shots at the clays. That means complete beginners can get involved without needing to know what they’re doing beforehand.

There’s plenty of room for a bit of friendly competition too. Keep score, crown your champion and prepare for the excuses when someone misses every single target.

It’s a good choice if your group wants something competitive without spending the whole day running around. You’ll get to enjoy the countryside, have a go at something different and, naturally, give the groom plenty of stick when his shooting goes to pieces.

10. Footgolf

Golf and football together? Yep, it actually works. Footgolf combines the basic idea of golf with kicking a football towards a giant hole instead of hitting a tiny ball with a club. You’ll head around the course, taking as few kicks as possible and keeping score along the way.

It’s a great stag do activity because you don’t need to be a footballer or a golfer to enjoy it. Everyone can have a go, and there’s plenty of opportunity for a bit of banter when someone completely scuffs their opening shot.

You can make things more interesting by adding your own punishments for the worst score or giving the groom a few extra challenges along the way. It’s a more relaxed option than some of the bigger adrenaline-fuelled stag activities, so it’s also handy if you’ve got a few lads in the group who aren’t keen on getting battered all afternoon. Plus, nobody can blame the equipment when they put the ball straight into a bush!

How to Choose the Right Stag Do Activity

Choosing the right stag do activity can be tricky. With so many options out there, it’s worth having a quick chat with the lads before you start booking everything in sight.

First up, think about the groom. What’s he actually into? If he’s competitive, go karting, paintball or clay pigeon shooting could be right up his street. If he’s always up for a laugh, a beer bike, bubble football or stitch-up life drawing could go down a treat. And if he’s happiest outdoors, quad biking is an easy win.

You’ll also want to think about the group. There’s no point booking something that half the lads will hate, especially if you’ve got a big group with different ages and interests. Check whether anyone has mobility issues or doesn’t fancy anything too physical before you make the final call.

Budget matters too, particularly when everyone’s already paying for travel, accommodation, food and drinks. You don’t need to blow the entire budget on one activity. Most importantly, don’t overcomplicate it. Pick something you know the lads will enjoy, leave enough time for a few beers and let the banter do the rest. The groom’s going to remember the laughs far more than your perfectly planned itinerary.