York Hen Activities

York Hen Parties
Top Ideas for a York Hen Party

York is my home town and where Sashay Dance is based.  It’s very picturesque and with everything so close by to each other you can really make the most of your time on your York hen do.  I’ve compiled a list of York hen activities and things to do for hen parties in York.

River cruise

Enjoy a leisurely cruise with City Cruises York.  They can cater to hen parties with a party boat cruise or for something more civilised tuck into an afternoon tea.

Dance class

At Sashay Dance we have 20 groovy themed dance classes available for York hen parties.  We can hire somewhere centrally or come to you with our fun dance activities suitable for all.  For more information visit our hen party dance class page.

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York restaurants

Having lived in York for over 25 years I have tried a fair few restaurants (probably too many!).  It would be rude not to share my restaurant knowledge with you, so here’s my top ones for hen parties:

1. Cosy Club York – they have an amazing Red Carpet room upstairs which is just such a classy place to hire for hen parties.  I booked this space for my sister’s hen do and it really was wonderful
2. Sora Sky Bar – in York there’s not many venues with a good view, as there’s a limit on height of buildings so that people can still see the Minster.  The Sora Sky Bar at Malmaison offers an amazing view of this and I’d highly recommend going for 1 or 2 cocktails.  Make sure you book though as it isn’t easy to get a table on here on the weekends.
3. Sotano Tapas is a lovely tapas in York and it’s one of my favourite restaurants.  They also have a roof terrace (can’t be booked but sometimes space on it) which is a hidden gem in York for outdoor space.  The tapas really is delicious and unlike many other restaurants in York their wines are really good.
4. Another very popular place for girls nights and hen parties is Impossible York.  They have a great cocktail menu and it’s in a wonderful building.  I’ve not been yet for food but I’m going soon in a few weeks to try ‘The Pink Room’ for my friend’s birthday party – so I’ll update then.

York Cosy Club – The Red Room

Cocktail making

Forage York have an expertly crafted cocktail list and also do their own cocktail masterclasses.

Afternoon tea

York has some really lovely venues for an afternoon tea.  I would recommend Cedar Court Grand for a luxury afternoon tea overlooking the bar walls.

Other important notes for a hen party in York

• Although things are extremely close by to each other they certainly don’t feel it in 4 inch heels.  Many of the streets in York are cobbled which are highly uncomfortable in heels.  If you struggle in heels I’d definitely recommend putting a pair of flats in your bag.
• York Races are great to visit and if you’re going to these you’ll have a fab time.  What’s not great is if you’re not going to York Races and you go into town after this.  A lot of York residents avoid going out on a race night like the plague.  The restaurants and bars are all full and everyone is hammered.  The only time this is fun is you’ve been at the races all day as well.  Also pack enough Ibuprofen for everyone for this option.
• There’s been a bit of bad recent press for York hen parties as the local MP wants to create a party guide for hen parties.  My advice would be just to avoid penis costumes, as they don’t go down well here and being sick in the street.
• Booking a taxi in York on a weekend is difficult if left last minute.  There are Ubers but not many, on a weekend if you do manage to get one they’ve probably ranked up the prices due to demand.  I would recommend booking taxis in advance with local taxi company 659 taxis 01904659659 and do this as early as you can.  659 are always on time and sometimes a bit too early so make sure everyone is ready to go.
• As York is such an historic city, the bars and restaurants aren’t as big as what you’d find in other cities.  I’d recommend booking as much as you can in advance and coming up with an itinerary.  In the daytime this isn’t so much for a problem but it still can be.

I wish you all a wonderful York hen party and hope you’ve found the hen party ideas in York blog helpful. If you’d like to find out more about our fun hen do dance classes in York then follow this link.  Lastly, all views are my own. I am not a professional blogger by any stretch of the imagination as you will know now you’ve read this post. We can’t wait to give you something to dance about!

 

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