If you are planning a hen weekend with your closest friends in rural Norfolk, Kings Beck Barn could be the ideal location. A perfect party barn for up to 12 hens from £36.50 per hen, per night.
Enjoy a weekend with us in our large self catering barn with your best friends. The options are endless; if you fancy an evening in, why not have a cocktail master class, followed by a delicious meal from your own private chef, whilst being served champagne from a butler in the buff? If its an evening out, you could venture into nearby Norwich to party the night away in the numerous bars and restaurants. During the day you could take a trip to the coast or have a go at paddle boarding on the Broads. If you fancy something a little more active why not have a go at clay pigeon shooting, a high ropes course, go karting or a surfing lesson. In addition you could enjoy afternoon tea at the barn with an afternoon of pampering. There are so many options available, with a some great pubs/restaurants nearby, including The Banningham Crown which is only 1.5 miles away. After a busy day, why not return to the barn and enjoy the amazing sun sets whilst relaxing in the hot tub. The games room can be used to set-up a disco in the games room.
To help you plan your hen weekend, we have put together our top suggestions with links of things that you can organise. If there is something that isn’t listed and you need some local knowledge, give Sarah a call and she will do her very best to help.
Private Caterers
We highly recommend Avril & Will who both provide fantastic menus and can discuss your preferences. Not only is the food amazing but they also do all the washing up, what’s not to like?!
Chef 2 Dine 4
Avril is a fabulous chef who can cater for you at the barn. Her website has lots of information about menu options and prices. Avril is very popular, so book early to avoid disappointment, alternatively you can use her ‘drop off service’.
The Private Chef Experience
Will is an experienced London chef who has returned to Norfolk and cooks the most fantastic food. His website has details of menu options and price.
The Afternoon Tea Experience
Will also offers the most amazing afternoon teas that can be delivered to the barn, which include delicious sandwiches, cakes, scones, brownies and lots more. Check out the website and their Instagram account @the_afternoon_tea_experience.
Hen Weekend Ideas
Please book direct.
Activities to do at the barn…
- Perfect Pamper
Perfect pamper will visit the barn with their mobile beauty business, providing you with a variety of packages and services to suit your needs. - The Crafty Hen
Organise a craft activity to take place in the comfort of the barn. Options include (but are not limited to) making facinators, designing and making your own jewellery or making some decorative bunting. Their website has lots more ideas. - Cupcake Decorating Party
Learn how to beautifully decorate cup cakes with flowers, birdies and butterflies, pearls and piping swirls using various techniques with sugar paste and buttercream. - Laura’s Afternoon Tea
Learn how to beautifully decorate cup cakes with flowers, birdies and butterflies, pearls and piping swirls using various techniques with sugar paste and buttercream. - Jaminns Cocktail Makers
Why not book yourself a Cocktail Masterclass? Jaminns will come to the barn with their mobile bar and show you how to make their amazing creations! - Butlers in the Buff
Book cheeky waiters from Butlers in the Buff who can serve food, play party games or pose for photos. - Bounce Studios – Dance Lessons
Enjoy a dance lesson with your hens at the barn. Bounce Studios can provide an instructor and music for your hen party lesson – why not come up with a dance routine to showcase at the wedding!
Local Activities…
- Hill Tops (assault courses, high ropes etc.)
Offer a variety of different activities for a full or half day from assault courses, high ropes, super swing, tree top trail, power fan jump etc. Customised packages can be put together based on your requirements. Approx. 15 min drive from the barn. - Paintballing in Norwich
Get dressed up in the army gear and have a go at Paintballing. Located just outside Norwich & only 30 minutes from the barn. - The Glide Surf School
Have a group surfing lesson at Cromer beach. Runs between April & October only. Approx. 20 min drive from the barn. - Go Karting at Cromer
Go Karting in Cromer! Approx. 15 min drive from the barn. - The Canoe Man
Enjoy an afternoon canoeing on the Norfolk Broads or alternatively have a go on a wild swimming trail. - Paddle Boarding
Have a go at Paddle Boarding only 20 minutes from the barn. - Norwich Water Ski Club
Waterskiing in Norwich - Paintballing
Top Dog paintballing is based on the outskirts of Norwich, about a 25 minute drive from the barn. - Boating on the Norfolk Broads
Hire a day boat on the Norfolk Broads which are 20 minutes from the barn by car. - Huff & Puff Bike Hire
Have some bikes delivered to the barn from Huff & Puff Cycles and head off to Blickling Hall on a bike ride. - Partying in Norwich
Norwich is approx. 25 minutes by car/taxi from the barn and offers lots of restaurants, bars and nightclubs. - Local Beaches
The barn is only 8 miles from the stunning North Norfolk coast and we highly recommend the sandy beaches of Overstrand, Mundesley, Cromer & further afield, Wells & Holkham. Previous hens have organised a professional photographer to capture the hen weekend, if you are interested in this please contact Sarah for more details.
Recommended Local Pubs / Restaurants
The Banningham Crown – (walking distance 1.5 miles). Provides traditional food.
The Black Boys – Aylsham (3 miles away) & has delicious food.
The Gunton Arms – set in an amazing deer park & owned by a well known Art Dealer (20 mins by car/taxi)
The Walpole Arms – a lovely pub selling locally sourced food
Taxi’s
- Five Star : 01603 455555
- Elite Cars : 0800 028 9608
- A 2 B Taxi’s : 01692 409898
- NJE Taxis : 01692 404796
Please note that limousines may struggle to access the barn!