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The Best Things to Do for a Hen Party in Harrogate & Surrounding Areas 🎉

  • georginahullah123
  • Jul 2
  • 3 min read

The Mill House, Harrogate

Planning the perfect hen party in Harrogate? Our luxury self-catering holiday home is the ideal base—stylish, spacious, and close to everything. Whether you want a relaxing spa break, a night out, or in-house entertainment, this guide has everything you need to plan an unforgettable weekend.


1. 🧖‍♀️ Spa Day at Harrogate Turkish Baths

Start your weekend with a relaxing visit to the stunning Harrogate Turkish Baths. Think steam rooms, plunge pools, and luxury treatments—ideal for pampering the bride-to-be.

Tip: Add a post-spa lunch at Hoxton North or The Ivy Harrogate.

2. 🍽️ Private Chef Dinner at the House

Dine in style by hiring a private chef to create a bespoke meal in your high-spec kitchen. Enjoy gourmet dishes, local ingredients, and champagne—all in the comfort of your holiday home.

3. 🫖 Afternoon Tea at Bettys

A Harrogate classic. Enjoy dainty sandwiches, fine teas, and sweet treats in a beautiful, historic setting. Perfect for a mid-day celebration or elegant start to your weekend.

4. 🍸 Cocktail or Gin Tasting Experience

Hire a local mixologist to host a cocktail masterclass or gin tasting right in your holiday home. It’s a fun, interactive way to kick off the evening.

5. 🎯 Games Room Fun

Challenge your hens to pool or shuffleboard in our stylish games room. Add a few party games and you've got the ultimate indoor night.

6. 🍷 Boutique Bars & Lounges in Harrogate

Explore Harrogate’s chic bar scene:

You can also follow a mini bar crawl along Cold Bath Road or The Ginnel for a full evening out.

7. 🎤 Live Music & Pubs

For a more relaxed vibe:

8. 🛍️ Shopping in Harrogate

Harrogate is full of unique boutiques, beauty salons, and independent shops. Don’t miss James Street, Montpellier Quarter, and Victoria Shopping Centre.

9. 🧵 Craft Workshops & Creative Activities

Book fun in-house activities like:

  • Flower crown making

  • Boob pot pottery

  • Macramé & candle-making

Workshops can be delivered right to your accommodation!

10. 🏞️ Outdoor Adventures & Scenic Walks

Explore the Yorkshire countryside:

11. 🏎️ Action Activities Near Harrogate

  • Karting Nation, Tockwith – adrenaline fun

  • ActionZone Harrogate – laser combat, bushcraft & nerf wars

  • Clay pigeon shooting or axe throwing with local providers

12. 🛏️ Add Crimple House Farm

Need more space? Our neighbouring Crimple House Farm sleeps an additional 8 guests—perfect for larger groups wanting to stay close together.

Why Our Holiday Home Is Perfect for Your Hen Party 💕

  • Sleeps 11 in luxury with beautiful interiors and social spaces

  • Large games room with pool table & shuffleboard

  • Flexible space with the option to add Crimple House Farm

  • Prime location near Harrogate’s bars, restaurants & spa

  • Perfect for in-house dining, workshops, and relaxing stays

✅ Ready to Plan Your Stay?

  • Send The Mill House an enquiry and get booked in!

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Aug 11

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