Stag Nights

Stag parties with a bit of class

2006-04-19T01:14:00.000-07:00

If you want a stag party with a bit more to it than the usual nightclubs and kebab on the way home formula, why not try out on of Eclipse Leisure's Casino Nights?

The package will give you free entry to one of a choice of nationwide casinos, you can then learn the tricks of the trade with an hours tuition from an expert and then try your luck on the gaming floor.

For more details of locations and prices ring Eclipse Leisure now.

Go karting and impress your friends

2006-04-03T01:32:00.000-07:00

Whilst stag parties are traditionally seen as an opportunity to show off and generally embark upon a bit of swaggering with your friends, downing pints of lager is sometimes as competitive as it gets, and whilst it may be fun at the time, nobody is going to thank you for it in the morning.

So for a real competitive edge why not indulge in a bit of friendly competition on the racing track? Eclipse Leisure offer a selection of activity packages all over the country; go karting in Bournemouth, quad bikes in Birmingham and mini motos at numerous locations are all available at very competitive prices.

Stag weekends with award-winning organisation

2006-03-27T00:53:00.000-08:00

If organising is really not your thing, why not let Eclipse Leisure take the strain out of the big do? Short listed for three e-commerce awards and proud-owner of the prestigious 'business excellence' award, Eclipse Leisure's unique stag weekend site is the perfect solution to your organisational woes.

The free service offers a base for you to post itinerary details, photos and comments, as well as hosting a secure online payment system so that you do not have to chase people for money.

Eclipse Leisure can also go one step further and actually organise the entire event for you, from choosing locations and activities to sorting transport and accommodation, so give us a ring now and check out our competitive prices.

Stag nights in Galway for some good craic

2006-03-17T02:27:00.000-08:00

With St. Patrick's day upon us there is no better time to visit Ireland, and there is no better excuse than a stag weekend to go.

Stag nights in Galway, Belfast and Dublin are all famed for their excellent hospitality, amazing choice of bars and, if you get the chance, beautiful scenery.

For bargain deals with all the organising done for you, contact Eclipse Leisure now.

Nights out in Southampton just got faster

2006-03-13T09:04:00.000-08:00

For a faster style of Stag party why not try the Eclipse Leisure supreme Grand Prix weekend?

2 nights out in Southampton, go karting event, nightclub entrance with Q-jumper, 2 nights accommodation AND a full English breakfast can all be yours for just £149, and, even, better your mates will be totally amazed that you managed to get all this organised, when really all you need to do is ring us or fill in this handy online form!

Stag parties to impress your mates!

2006-03-01T08:39:00.000-08:00

Want an unusual stag party to rival the usual drunken stumble around the local pubs? Want to be able to regale the 'women-folk' with tales of macho endeavour? Want to do all of these but can't quite get your act together to organise it?

Eclipse Leisure has the ideal solution; shark fishing weekends in Ireland. Offering the best of both worlds; macho activities on the high seas, followed by a few drinks after on the High Street, and all organised by someone else!

For more details on this and other stag party ideas contact Eclipse Leisure.

Stag do abroad? Some crucial elements to remember....

2006-02-22T03:33:00.000-08:00

..... like your passport. It may sound silly but a sizeable number of would-be staggers are scuppered at the last minute by forgetting their passport. Even if it is just a short hop across the waters, you need your passport to enter Europe, forgetting it leaves a great big hole in your stag weekend.

If you are feeling the pressure of organising your fellow stags for the weekend trip of a lifetime, why not use Eclipse Leisure's exclusive personal website feature? It allows you to communicate important messages without having to make a million phone calls, leaving you free to get on with the important things - like packing your passport!

Liverpool go karting bargains

2006-02-13T01:31:00.000-08:00

Stag nights are all about bonding, competition and exerting your manly prowess, and what better way to achieve all of this then with a race?

Liverpool go karting deals are a great way of having fun, and, more importantly, proving yourself to be better than your mates! With some great deals at locations all over the UK Eclipse Leisure can ensure that your stag party is one to remember, and offer something a but different from the usual night on the tiles.

Stag party and football... too good to be true?

2006-02-02T02:10:00.000-08:00

Welsh football fans are rejoicing at the recent Euro 2008 draw, but its not the competition that has cheered them up, its the destinations that the die-hards fans will get to visit.

From Bratislava to Dublin via Prague and Cyprus, the draw reads like a who's who of ultimate stag party destinations. All reachable by budget flight airlines, Welsh fans will be spoilt for choice when it comes to renowned party destinations, and of course there is the football to watch as well!

Stag parties with a conscience

2006-01-31T04:20:00.000-08:00

Whilst nobody wants a load of dreadlocked eco-warriors to spoil their fun, it is hard to miss the growing press coverage on the damaging effects of air travel to the environment.

So why not enjoy your stag party with a clear conscience and opt to stay in the UK for the frivolities. In addition to language you can understand (on the whole part anyway) and money you can deal with, and a reliable source of kebabs and chips on hand in most UK cities, there are a lot of locations and activities in the UK you may not have considered.

Saving the money you would have spent on a flight you can enjoy some 'extreme sport' in the day and then a night out on the town; for example a weekend in Leeds off road karting and then clubbing in some of the best venues in the North could be yours for the bargain price of £48.

For details of this and more ideas on stag venues in the UK contact Eclipse Leisure now.

Go-karting mad for good clean stag fun

2006-01-27T02:17:00.000-08:00

Stag parties have long had a bad rap for being little more than an excuse to get drunk and get on other people's nerves. But what the rest of the population do not seem to realise is that stag parties are complex bonding experiences, sometimes a little alcohol helps with the gelling.

But in these health-conscious times even stags are realising that heavy drinking is not necessarily essential to fun, which is why Eclipse Leisure have such a huge range of outdoor activities in their entertainment portfolio.

When you think go karts, Bournemouth may not automatically be your first port of call, but with offers starting from just £48 a trip down south suddenly becomes more appealing (especially when you consider that it is not a bad night out in Bournemouth, although that is by-the-by...).

If go-karting is a little bit tame for your stag party why not have a go at mud-karting, a whole new experience guaranteed to get your pulse racing? With locations all around the UK this team event is sure to bring out the competitive side in you, and in the absence of any booze all that mud can be very bonding indeed!

Stag nights go global

2006-01-23T03:50:00.000-08:00

The advent of cheap flights and regional airports has revolutionised where, when and how people make their stag weekend an event to remember. Cities on the other side of the country, and even European destinations are all fair game but endless choice can make stag parties harder to organise.

High expectations can now easily be met with Eclipse Leisure's experience and contacts. Our easy to use service means all you have to do is choose a destination, select some activities from our huge selection and decide how many stags are coming along; it really couldn't be easier. We even make paying less painful with our online system, meaning stags can deal directly with us, without you having the hassle of being the middleman.

Stag do gets a bit of class

2006-01-17T01:04:00.000-08:00

In an attempt to overhaul the general bad press suffered by stag parties, Eclipse Leisure have upped the posh-stakes and now offer a range of classy events.

If you fancy yourself as a bit of a country gentleman why not try shooting clay pigeons Cambridge-style (i.e with a bit of a punt and some champagne after). Or if something a little more vigorous floats your boat why not try sailing, with courses for beginners through to experienced sea-dogs available there will be something to suit your style.

For a huge list of venues and ideas contact Eclipse Leisure and take the hassle out of organising.

Cheap Nottingham deals for Stags

2006-01-12T01:58:00.000-08:00

Weddings are expensive at the best of times, but anyone organising their wedding for the first quarter of the New Year faces even bigger problems; namely the Christmas overspend backlash!

Sadly for some, and here at Eclipse Leisure we consider it a travesty, it is often that stag party that feels the pinch first as the budget gets squeezed, so we have come up with a solution.

For a limited time only, in selected locations, we are offering some massive discounts: we are talking just £79 for a night in Nottingham, including dinner and a nightclub, or £129 for 2 nights in a hotel, quad biking and VIP Night Club tickets!

Do you see what we mean - these are crazy prices, meaning that you don't have to forsake the biggest night of your life for some extra flowers at the reception!

Stag do casualties

2006-01-09T04:39:00.000-08:00

A revealing report from the Travelodge chain highlights the weird and wonderful possessions left behind in hotel rooms after revellers have gone on their merry way. From prosthetic legs to keys to a Ferrari, nothing surprises Travelodge staff anymore.

Some of the most regularly abandoned articles are Hen and Stag party paraphernalia, which we think is a travesty. Aside from being a waste of money, and a waste of time for the cleaning staff, your memorabilia is an important part of one of the biggest nights out of your life; in fact, for a lot of stags, a wig, some suspenders and fluffy handcuffs may be all the clues they have to try and piece together exactly what they did get up to at their stag party!

Stag Night Galway hits the road

2006-01-05T01:51:00.000-08:00

Stag nights in Galway, and the rest of the UK for that matter, may never be the same again. Following the launch of the first ever mobile party trailer in Scotland, the trend is set to catch on in other locations. But if spending your stag weekend in a 30-ft trailer is not quite your idea of going out in style, Eclipse Leisure have plenty of appealing alternatives.

From paint balling to relaxing in a country pub, a stag night Galway style can be whatever you want. Contact Eclipse Leisure for details on tailoring your perfect stag weekend, your way.

Stag do does Europe

2006-01-03T03:47:00.000-08:00

There is no getting away from the popularity of European cities for stag parties, but there is more to unusual destinations than different food and cheap beer (although it is a big attraction!).

Eclipse Leisure now have the pleasure of offering our clients a range of truly unique experiences; from mud wrestling (yes, it really does happen!) to facing the wall of death and driving a humvee in Amsterdam, Europe really is your oyster when it comes to having the time of your life!

Eclipse Leisure's online payment system also means that your fellow stags can be organised with the minimum amount of fuss, without you having to foot the bill!

Insure your stag night fun

2005-12-22T07:02:00.000-08:00

Your stag do can be the best night, or weekend, of your life, but you want to make sure it is memorable for all the right reasons. With stag parties abroad becoming increasingly popular it is worth spending a bit extra on some insurance.

A recent poll has found that of the 64.2 million trips we Brits made abroad this year, 29% of them were done without any travel insurance. Not only is this dodgy when it comes to your luggage, your health and your cash, it is downright lethal if you find yourself a little bit worse for wear and on the wrong side of the local Bobby.

Leaving the arrangements to the Best Man might seem like a good idea, but you might not be quite so smug if you find yourselves separated from the group, too drunk for your own good, and with no idea where you hotel is. Travel insurance can help people in this situation by giving you a contact, somebody who knows the country and they systems, and isn't drunk.

Shopping around online can throw up some great deals, it really is worth spending that little bit extra for the peace of mind of knowing that, should the worst happen, you can contact somebody in the know to fight your corner - and at least it will keep your Mum happy!

Hen and Stag nights - a gay old time

2005-12-19T04:17:00.000-08:00

Now that same-sex marriages have become official, the door has opened a whole world of stag and hen night fun for everybody. The newly termed 'Beaver' and 'Bucks' nights will follow roughly the same trends as their better known counterparts if current demand is anything to go by.

Whilstt pampering may be higher on the agenda than at the average stag do, stag weekends in Dublin and Birmingham stag nights still have their place in the new agendas of fun.

Stag nights you live to regret

2005-12-13T09:14:00.000-08:00

Whilst everyone enjoys a drink every now and then...the extension of pub opening hours could spell disaster for the liver of many a stag. As the fun keeps rolling for hours after 11, it is possible that your average stag do could turn into something much uglier with a hangover to last a week rather than the customary Monday.

So why not save yourself the grief and check out Eclipse Leisure's choice of stag nights with a bit of a difference? From quad biking to lap dancing there is something to suit every taste, and your liver will thank you for it.

Stag party planning high on office gossip list

2005-12-07T08:28:00.000-08:00

A recent report has suggested that up to 90% of employees use email for non-work related communications...... big surprise?

Interestingly, up to 76% of respondants used their work email address to plan that all-important Newquay stag weekend (whoever said that men can't multi-task?) but perhaps your best-man duties could be eased without the threat of the boss catching on and interfering with your important planning?

Eclipse Leisure can offer your very own personal website, allowing you to post all the details of your stag do in one place, withouth having to email loads of people, easy.

Barcelona for the big boys

2005-11-29T03:47:00.000-08:00

In the 30 years since the end of the Franco regime Barcelona has become a changed city. Vibrant, cultural and very sociable, the city has become something of a Mecca amongst tourists wanting to relax and kick back, especially those looking for a good stag do venue.

Whilst Barcelona does have a lot to offer in the way of hedonistic entertainment, it is becoming obvious that the bars and clubs are all that most of them focusing on. It is true that European bars are a bit different, but to be honest, beer is beer and you get most of the European stuff at home anyway.. so why go all that way to hang around bars and annoy the locals (you can do that around any town on a Saturday night).

So if Barcelona is the stag nights destination for you why not contact Eclipse Leisure. Their insider information on all the best spots to visit will prove invaluable on saving you time and getting the most from your weekend, and we don't just mean a raging hangover!

Dublin Stag venue with it all

2005-11-25T02:43:00.000-08:00

For a truly memorable stag weekend, without the hassle of a long journey, Dublin as got to be the location with it all. From the nightlife in Temple Bar to the sea safaris and paintballing, Ireland has a bit of everything.

Stag weekends in Dublin are also really easy to organise, especially if you get Eclipse Leisure to do all the work for. Using their contacts you can get some great deals and their personal website service means you can organise your mates as well - just don't forget your passport!

Stag locations so popular airlines take notice

2005-11-21T08:29:00.000-08:00

In direct reponse to massive demand from stag parties and stag event organisers, BMIBaby has expanded its servcies form Cardiff International Airport to include Amseterdam and Glasgow, both well-established stag night favourites.

Thsi expansion of services mirrors the ever-growing trend for hen and stag nights abroad as people are prepared to go further for their last big fling.

Stag parties going to the dogs?

2005-11-03T05:01:00.000-08:00

For a change from the horses why not have a stag do at the dogs? The informal atmosphere, cheap booze and thrill of the chase make it the perfect choice for a lad's night out: not only do you have the benefit of no thumping music drowning out any conversation, you might also come home with a bob or two!

Stags avoid mixing water with alcohol

2005-11-01T02:30:00.000-08:00

A lone stag found asleep by the waters edge in Galway has been arrested and fined for being drunk and a danger to himself and others. The man was so intoxicated that he had fallen asleep on rocks at the water's edge and could easily have been seriously injured.

Whilst stag dos are notoriously a time for heading off to the pub, there is a real danger of causing serious harm when intoxicated. The best advice for stags that do not intend to remain teetotal is to stay together as a group so that if an accident does happen there is more chance of one person being sober enough to avert real disaster.

Stag Nights style

2005-10-26T00:39:00.000-07:00

A night out clubbing is always a guaranteed stag party winner, but for something a bit special why not book the Club Class bus experience? No more staggering from bar to bar and wasting precious drinking-time in the queue (free entry and Q jumpers included) and, even more importantly, no more hanging around for hours at the end of the night trying to get a taxi!

Something a bit different....

2005-10-20T06:34:00.000-07:00

Instead of getting drunk, being sick in some pub toilets and waking up naked chained to a lamppost... why not inject a bit of dignity into your stag party and spend a weekend clay shooting? You can dress up like a gentleman and have a great time lording it around the manor whilst exercising your inner child by shooting a gun - sounds like the perfect plan? Then contact Eclipse Leisure for more details.

Stag weekends: the idiot-proof-guide

2005-10-17T00:51:00.000-07:00

Been asked to be stag and don't have a clue what to organise? Fear not, Eclipse Leisure is in hand to make the whole event easy for you, and a guaranteed memorable night out for all your fellow stags.

By simply following the prompts you can tailor-make your own stag night or full weekend. Without even the slightest knowledge of all things computer you can create your own website, online payment system and photo gallery.

Simple! So what you are you waiting for?

Shame-faced sober Stag?

2005-10-12T02:38:00.000-07:00

Right so, you are getting married and having a Stag Night. Great. The only problem is you don't fancy being paraded in front of complete strangers dressed as a woman and being forced to down your own body weight in Stella.

What to do without a) making the ritual humiliation worse? b) not having a stag do and c) getting the mick taken out of you for the rest of your life for not having a typical rowdy stag-do?

This is where the new craze for 'sporty Stag-do's' can save you. Chose from a selection of 'manly' activities, such as sailing, go karting, quad biking, paintballing (you get the idea). By the end of the day you and your fellow stags will be so tired you might manage a few pints and a bit of a chat but that will be it - and you can still have happy memories of the weekend!

Stag weekends with a touch of culture

2005-10-06T04:51:00.000-07:00

Thought Oxford was just full of toffs swanning around in mortarboards and gowns? Well you are only half wrong.

Whilst the city may boast more than its fair share of academic types it also has a phenomenal number of bars that are well worth a visit. The size of the city makes it ideal for a stag night (not too far to stumble from pub to pub) and there are some great motorsport venues within easy reach for a bit of a diversion from the hangover!

Stag weekends blackpool a little nearer

2005-10-03T02:58:00.000-07:00

Jet 2 has launched a new flight path from Northern Ireland to Blackpool for just £9 (one way, including taxes) starting from 4th November.

This is good news for Stag Parties looking for a wild weekend in the seaside resort renowned for its nightlife and anything-goes attititude to letting your hair down.

Stag Night Nightmares?

2005-09-29T01:17:00.000-07:00

So you have been honoured with the mantle of 'best man' and whilst the prospect of exposing every stupid thing your mate has ever done and said in front of his entire dearest and nearest is very appealing, organising the stag party can be another matter altogether.

Theoretically a stag party should be fairly easy - booze, clubbing, kebab, home - but as grooms to be become more discerning in how they spend their last weekend of freedom, expectations can run pretty high. Add to this the logistical nightmare of organising an event with 20 people you don't know and aren't sure how to get money from, and the whole scenario is horribly daunting.

This is where corporate event specialists can help. Far from forcing you to don a yellow crash helmet and build a bridge in some horrible team-building experience, corporate event planners now do a nice sideline in stag party planning. You can chose the level of involvement (i.e. they can organise it all or just point you in the right direction) and one company, Eclipse Leisure, can even set you up a website with online paying so you don't need to chase people for cash.

So now you can concentrate on getting that speech written.

Alternative to Stag Do Stinking Hangovers

2005-09-28T01:26:00.000-07:00

With stag parties constantly lambasted as evil incarnate and binge drinking becoming an increasingly reviled weekend sport, isn't it about time that the Stag Do re-invented itself a bit?

You could always go abroad (although binge drinking in another country doesn't make you immune to the effects of liver degradation) so why not try something totally different?

A new wave 0f corporate entertainment companies are providing extreme sport Stag Parties with activities such as quad biking, white water rafting and mud karting on offer. So check out some of the new options available, and after a day chucking yourself a mountainside you will definitely have earned that lager top.

Prague stag night nirvana

2005-09-27T02:12:00.000-07:00

Prague has now overtaken Dublin and Amsterdam as the Stag Do capital of Europe and it is easy to see why.

With its amazingly cheap beer, not to mention legendary Absinthe, exotic nightlife and decent food Prague has a lot going for it. A short flight from most UK airports also makes the Czech city and a viable option for a weekend break if that's all you have the stomach for!

What can you catch?

2005-09-26T03:27:00.000-07:00

Bring home than you bargained for on your Stag do by indulging in a spot of shark fishing. This unusual event is a chance to test your mettle against the monsters of the sea and (with a bit of luck) have to more to remember from your stag party than a hangover!

Avoid Stag do disasters abroad

2005-09-23T03:45:00.000-07:00

Of the 70% of people choosing to spend their Stag weekend abroad, one quarter will end up in some kind of trouble. Amongst the most common problems are - lost passport/cash/fellow Staggers, illness, getting arrested, being mugged, suffering some sort of injury and (at the very worst) death.

So how do you have the ultimate Stag Party without paying the ultimate price? It's all in the planning.

If you are going abroad remember that you will need your passport, travel insurance, currency and the phone number/address of the British Consulate (may seem dramatic but if you do find your self in a spot of bother the local Police tend not to be overly-sympathetic to 15 drunken Stags....).

Don't rely purely on the best man to sort everything out for you (just because he can tell a few secrets about the Groom doesn't qualify him as a good organiser...) so get a guide book of the area so you least at have some idea where you are meant to be going.

It is often a good idea to get your Stag weekend properly organised by event specialists if you are going abroad, it needn't cost that much more and at least you won't spend your weekend lost in the tulip-fields of Amsterdam!

Stag Do Differences

2005-09-22T06:52:00.000-07:00

Every man and his dog claims to offer the 'ultimate' Stag Night experience, so who can you trust to come up with the goods? Eclipse Leisure offer a brilliant Stag service, they can organise everything from activities, locations, travel, accommodation, invites, even getting the cash from your fellow Stags, and all at the click of a button if you can't be bothered to pick up the phone!

Welcome to Stag Nights

2005-09-19T08:03:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Stag Nights; the definitive collection of Stag Do activities. From traditional to sporty to downright unusual, we cover it all.