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Nine Elms
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Nine Elms
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12 years in business
Bankside
£35 - £40
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Nine Elms & Whitechapel
£38
Kintsugi Pottery Class for Beginners
5.0 (2,069)
Tower Gateway
/ Mobile
£62
Candle Making Class
4.9 (750)
5 years in business
Shoreditch
/ Mobile
£47
Kintsugi Workshop
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Battersea
/ Mobile
£60 - £80
Perfume Making Class with Essential Oils
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6 years in business
Whitechapel
/ Mobile
£55
BYOB Sip and Paint Experience
5.0 (81)
Hammersmith
£35 Now £30
Bottomless Neon Sip and Paint Class
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Hammersmith
/ Mobile
£45 Now £40
Mosaic Making Class
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27 years in business
Clapham
£36 - £54
Kintsugi Class - Japanese Repair
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27 years in business
Clapham
£50 - £54
Fresh Pasta Class with Bottomless Prosecco
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5 years in business
Isle of Dogs
£70 - £80
Lino Printing Class: Paper Posters
4.9 (104)
9 years in business
Southwark
£40
Aromatherapy Candle Making Class
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6 years in business
Whitechapel
/ Mobile
£42
Textured Silver Ring Making Workshop
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Woolwich
/ Mobile
£62
Real-Plant Terrarium Making Workshop
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Battersea
/ Mobile
£65 - £85
Hand Building Pottery Class
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Shoreditch & Chelsea
£20 - £36
Fresh Flower Arranging Workshop
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9 years in business
Islington
/ Mobile
£90
Pottery Painting Workshop
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9k followers
Battersea
/ Mobile
£50 - £70
Sushi Making Class for Beginners
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9 years in business
Islington
/ Mobile
£60
Dough It Yourself Pizza Masterclass Canary Wharf
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Canary Wharf
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Paint and Sip Workshop
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Battersea
/ Mobile
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Sip and Paint Class
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Shoreditch & Chelsea
£32 - £79
Paint and Sip Class
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6 years in business
Barbican
/ Mobile
£34 - £38
Candle Making (Wax Melting) Workshop
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Battersea
/ Mobile
£55 - £75
Ikebana Taster Workshop - Let's Do Ikebana
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9 years in business
Islington
/ Mobile
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Sip and Paint Class
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Shoreditch
/ Mobile
£32 - £40
BYOB Paint and Sip Experience
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3 years in business
Finsbury Park
£25 - £38
Handmade Ravioli Pasta Making Workshop
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6 years in business
Pimlico
/ Mobile
£70
Terrarium Making Workshop
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11 years in business
Waterloo
/ Mobile
£65
Group Hand Building Pottery Workshop
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4.9 (1k) (teacher)
Bankside
/ Mobile
£40
Bespoke Candle Making Workshop
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6 years in business
Whitechapel
/ Mobile
£59
Neon Paint and Sip in the Dark Workshop
4.8 (24)
Archway
£42
Italian Cooking Class and Prosecco Tasting Experience
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Pimlico
/ Mobile
£70
Hen Do Bendy Candle Making Workshop
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4k followers
Comes to you
£38
Graffiti Workshop
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12 years in business
Waterloo
/ Mobile
£45
Silver Ring Making Class
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Shoreditch & Chelsea
£66
Glow-in-the-Dark Paint and Sip Workshop
4.9 (45)
9k followers
Battersea
/ Mobile
£50 - £70
BYOB Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (130)
Stratford
£55 - £85
Reed Diffuser Making Workshop
5.0 (21)
6 years in business
Whitechapel
/ Mobile
£55
Taste of Thailand Cookery Class
5.0 (49)
2 years in business
Camberwell
£99
Mini Terrarium Workshop
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Kings Cross
/ Mobile
£58
Terrarium Making Workshop
4.9 (122)
Battersea
/ Mobile
£60 - £80
BYOB Aesthetic Crystal Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (98)
Stratford
£55 - £85
Gradient Colour Container Candle Workshop
5.0 (40)
6 years in business
Holloway
£55
Nutcracker Decorating Workshop
5.0 (40)
9k followers
Battersea
/ Mobile
£55 - £75
Introduction to Ikebana Class: Create a Japanese Floral Design
5.0 (48)
Balham
£70 - £80
BYOB Botanical Crystal Soap Making Workshop – Make 4 Pieces
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Stratford
£45 - £49
Perfume Making Workshop
4.7 (84)
Islington
£49 - £99
Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (15)
Bethnal Green
/ Mobile
£35
Beading Workshop
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Battersea
/ Mobile
£50 - £70
Paint Your Partner Workshop
5.0 (106)
Battersea
/ Mobile
£50 - £90
Lino Printing Class: Totes and Tea Towels
4.9 (71)
9 years in business
Southwark
£40
Jewellery Making Workshop
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14k followers
Whitechapel
/ Mobile
£50 - £70
Power Tools 101: Safety and Skills Workshop
4.9 (31)
3 years in business
Harlesden
£50 - £60
Terrarium Masterclass
4.9 (542)
Kings Cross
/ Mobile
£80
Traditional Italian Cooking Class and Dinner
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Tooting
£60
Traveling Pottery Painting Experience
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Comes to you
£30 - £35
Luxury Vegan Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (42)
Camberwell
/ Mobile
£50 - £55
Unique Extrusion Pottery Class
5.0 (26)
12 years in business
Peckham
£35
Bento Cake Decorating Workshop
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2 years in business
Shoreditch
/ Mobile
£45
Crystal Botanical Jewellery Making Workshop
5.0 (27)
Bow
£50
Flower Hand-tied Bouquet Workshop
5.0 (33)
Stratford
£70 - £80
Jewellery Making Class: Resin Earrings
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16 years in business
Covent Garden
£53
3D Painting Using Self-Adhesive Seals Workshop
4.9 (50)
Battersea
/ Mobile
£50 - £70
Natural Soap Making Workshop
4.9 (42)
6 years in business
Whitechapel
/ Mobile
£49
Hand Building Clay – Pottery Class
5.0 (94)
27 years in business
Clapham
£40 - £54
Painting Class in an East London Studio
5.0 (132)
10 years in business
Stepney
/ Mobile
£69 - £79
Introductory Watercolour Painting Class
5.0 (76)
Earlsfield
£55
Acrylic Painting Class: Roses and Peonies
5.0 (35)
Earlsfield
£45
Sip and Paint Workshop
4.9 (30)
Bow
£40
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Recent reviews for our Hen Do experiences in London
Sumayyah Tasneem
We came in a group of 12 to celebrate with a new bride. We honestly had the best time, smelling all the different scents, learning about candles and being able to take home all the goodies too. Will definitely recommend.
Rebecca Gill
We had a pottery painting class this past Saturday with the lovely Ella for a chilled beginning for a creative hen do. It was really so so much fun. Ella was great and really supportive and informative.We had a pottery painting class this past Saturday with the lovely Ella for a chilled beginning for a creative hen do. It was really so so much fun. Ella was great and really supportive and informative. We had fun and painted numerous pottery items each. It was a great experience and we’re already planning a trip back for more pottery goodness. Can’t wait to see our final pieces once fired in the kiln! Thank you MYO! :) + more
Viktorija Goulder
We attended the class as a part of my friend’s bachelorette. The bride and the rest of the squad absolutely loved it. Our host Karolina was so attentive and knowledgeable. We had so much material toWe attended the class as a part of my friend’s bachelorette. The bride and the rest of the squad absolutely loved it. Our host Karolina was so attentive and knowledgeable. We had so much material to choose from and everything was easy and straightforward so we can focus on the creative process. We’re definitely coming back! Thank you! + more
Adam Hill
We wanted a more laid back start to a hen do and this experience did not disappoint! Gilbert tailored our tasting our group and was knowledgable, friendly and had a great sense of humour! An amazing selectionWe wanted a more laid back start to a hen do and this experience did not disappoint! Gilbert tailored our tasting our group and was knowledgable, friendly and had a great sense of humour! An amazing selection of wines - and food! I will definitely consider more of his experiences in the future as he is an amazing host with real passion for his subject! Thank you Gilbert! + more
Amirah Rafique
I booked this as part of a hen do for a group of 12 and everyone had such a blast, all being very happy with the necklaces they made. Each one fit our personalities so well! The explanations were clearI booked this as part of a hen do for a group of 12 and everyone had such a blast, all being very happy with the necklaces they made. Each one fit our personalities so well! The explanations were clear and the teachers (Daria, Mason and Abi) were happy to jump in and support us when we got stuck, so it was a fun and relaxing experience overall The team were also so incredibly kind - We were delayed by about 40 minutes due to travel issues and they still accommodated us with smiles on their faces, even running past our original end time a bit! We were all so grateful for this! Communication with Abi was also excellent throughout as I booked this months in advance and had a few questions! I’d highly recommend Cosy Corner for any workshop, especially for big groups + more
Charlotte Rowley
This was a wonderful and calming activity for the start of my friend's hen do. A really great way to unwind after work. Really lovely teacher and a great class with a little tour of the workshop, a bitThis was a wonderful and calming activity for the start of my friend's hen do. A really great way to unwind after work. Really lovely teacher and a great class with a little tour of the workshop, a bit of the history behind enamelling explained for a couple of minutes at the start and then you get stuck in, a nice selection of blanks available (a selection of small ones included, and then you could pay £20-70 extra for bigger ones). We were all complete beginners but we managed to make some beautiful jewellery thanks to the guidance and help from our teacher and now we have beautiful mementos to keep. They also offer some wonderful teas (we recommend the jasmine). + more
Nikita Sullivan
Luca was absolutely amazing. Communicated so well the entire time. The lesson itself was fabulous, Luca is a great instructor and made the class so fun. A perfect creative way to celebrate my cousins hen do.
Lucy Collins
The class was amazing, our teacher was so fun and helped to make the class a great activity for the hen do! We were talked through choosing and building our scent, pouring our candle and making matchingThe class was amazing, our teacher was so fun and helped to make the class a great activity for the hen do! We were talked through choosing and building our scent, pouring our candle and making matching labels, (and encouraged to make the most of the drinks we’d brought along!). Messages with Dai-KOR were also responded to quickly. + more
Hen Party Ideas London
Looking for hen do ideas in London for 2026 that are anything but ordinary? You've come to the right place! If you're looking for an alternative hen do or wanting to add a touch of creativity to the weekend or day, ClassBento's selection of unique and classy hen activities are sure to take your bride's fancy. We've handpicked London's most exciting experiences to make your hen party truly sparkle; from getting stuck into a vibrant paint party or crafting delicious delights at a pizza-making workshop to indulging in an elegant wine-tasting adventure or getting hands-on with a handmade ceramics class or candle painting, there's something for every type of bride. London's buzzing creative scene offers endless options from Soho to Shoreditch and beyond, guaranteeing a hen do as unique as the bride-to-be. Get ready for giggles, good times, and memories that'll last long after the confetti settles!
5 relaxing London hen do activities
Whether the bride is a creative soul, a wellness lover, or just needs a break from the wedding spreadsheet, these 5 activities prove that a London hen do can be sophisticated, restorative, and genuinely fun.
1. Pottery & Prosecco
Ditch the high-pressure art classes for a grounding hand-building ceramics workshop. In light-filled studios across North and East London (like those found in Stoke Newington or Hackney), your group can spend an afternoon pinching, coiling, and smoothing clay into bespoke mugs or vases. It’s tactile, deeply relaxing, and many studios offer a "BYOB" policy—perfect for sipping a chilled Crémant while you create.
2. Terrarium Building
For an alternative take on the traditional flower crown, try building a miniature ecosystem. Guided by friendly horticulturists, you’ll layer moss, pebbles, and tropical plants into glass vessels. It’s a quiet, focused activity that feels like a science-meets-art experiment. Plus, unlike a bouquet, these "tiny worlds" last for years—a living souvenir of the hen weekend!
3. Bespoke Perfume Blending
Nothing says "classy" like a signature scent. In a private fragrance masterclass—popular in neighborhoods like Marylebone and Whitechapel—the squad can dive into the science of top, heart, and base notes. Everyone blends their own unique perfume using high-end essential oils. It’s an intimate, conversational experience that smells as good as it feels.
4. Soothing Sound Baths
If there's one thing every bride needs? Some stress relief! Lean into her wellness era, skip the bar and head to a Sound Bath. Set in historic London churches or boutique wellness spaces, your group lies down under cosy blankets while a practitioner plays crystal singing bowls and gongs. The vibrations are designed to reset the nervous system—the ultimate detox before (or after) a night out.
5. Candle Painting Workshops
For a beautifully aesthetic and "slow" creative morning before diving into the cocktail bars, try a candle painting workshop together. Perfect for hens wanting to have a slower aspect of the day. Using non-toxic wax paints, your group can turn simple dinner candles into bespoke works of art with floral motifs or abstract patterns. It is a lighthearted, meditative process that is easy to do while sipping wine and catching up on wedding gossip, leaving everyone with a set of dinner-party-ready candles.
London Hen do experiences for brides over 30
For a bride over 30, the hen do evolves from a marathon of shots to a curated weekend of high-quality experiences designed to fill up her cup, rather than drain it. The goal is often effortlessly cool activities that feel like a treat rather than a generic night out.
Bento Cake Decorating
If you want something edible but want to skip the baking class chaos, try ClassBento's popular Bento Cake workshop. These tiny, aesthetic Korean-style cakes are all about the icing. You’ll learn delicate piping techniques, vintage-style borders, and colour blending. It’s artistic, cute, and provides the perfect treat to pair with a glass of champagne or cocktail afterward.
Ring Making
At ClassBento, we've found that ring making is a favourite for 30+ hens – especially if she's a cool anti-bride. Wax carving especially, is an intuitive process where you carve your ring design into a wax mould. The studio then casts your creation into solid sterling silver. It feels like a true jeweller’s atelier experience—refined, quiet, and deeply creative.
Wine tasting for hens
Forget the intimidating terminology. ClassBento's London wine tastings for hens are designed for groups who want to drink better, not just drink more. Whether you’re looking for a "blind tasting" challenge or a slow lunch paired with world-class vintages, there are plenty of wine experiences for a classy hen to explore.
Bendy Boy Candle Making
If you’re seeing the Bendy Boy (the iconic U-shaped or squiggly double-ended candle) all over your Pinterest or Instagram, you’ve hit the 'aesthetic peak' of over-30 hen do trends. Show her you know her with this relaxing, tactile yet bang-on-trend hen do activity in London.
Fun hen do ideas in London for every kind of bride
Looking for fun hen do activities that will make an unforgettable celebration in the ctity? Our creative workshops offer the perfect alternative to traditional hen activities, providing unique, hands-on experiences that will keep everyone engaged and entertained. With so many exciting options to choose from, you can easily create a personalised itinerary that matches your group’s energy and interests. Whether you're after a relaxing experience or something a bit more energetic, London has it all.
Start your hen weekend with something sweet! A baking class is a fantastic way to get the party started, offering the perfect twist on a traditional tea party. You and your guests can try your hand at making mouthwatering treats while laughing and bonding over shared creations.
Next, switch things up with a fun and creative ceramics session. Don’t worry about carrying around materials — your friendly local instructor will have everything ready for you to get hands-on, so all you need to do is focus on having fun and creating unique pieces of art. It’s a perfect way to slow things down and enjoy some creative bonding time before the evening kicks into high gear.
Finish the day in style with a vibrant cocktail-making workshop. Led by expert mixologists at some of London’s finest bars, this experience allows you to go behind the scenes and learn how to make your own delicious cocktails. It’s the perfect treat after a busy day, leaving everyone in the party mood and ready to celebrate!
How to budget a hen do in London
London's brimming with fantastic experiences, but keeping an eye on the budget is key to a stress-free celebration. Don't fret, though! You can absolutely have an amazing time without breaking the bank. With a bit of savvy planning and some clever choices, you can curate a hen do in London that’s both memorable and affordable. Let’s dive into some top tips to make your hen do activities in London truly special, without emptying your wallets."
Mid-week magic: Consider a mid-week celebration for your London hen do! Venues and activities often offer discounts on weekdays, saving you a few precious pounds.
DIY delights: Think about DIY elements. Rather than pricey decorations, how about a crafting session to create personalised party accessories?
BYOB brilliance: Explore BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) venues for your celebration. This can significantly reduce your drinks bill!
Group discount glory: Take advantage of group discounts. Many activity providers offer deals for larger groups, making your day much more budget-friendly.
Free and fun: Research free or low-cost activities. London's parks and markets offer plenty of fun without a hefty price tag, and with a bit of research you'll find that planning a fabulous hen party on a budget is absolutely achievable!
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