Stag Weekends Cardiff & Brecon Beacons
Plan an unforgettable adventure stag do in Cardiff and the Brecon Beacons including accommodation
Why have your big stag weekend in Cardiff, Wales’ exciting capital city? Having a stag do in Cardiff combines one of the best cities for a night out in the UK with outdoor activities in the Brecon Beacons, a stunning mountain range nearby! This gives you the best of both worlds and it makes our Cardiff & Brecon Beacon stag weekend packages very popular amongst our other Wales stag do’s!
Cardiff is a fantastic city for stag parties, but if you want to get away from all the city carnage, how about spending the entire weekend in the Brecon Beacons for that complete outdoorsy stag weekend experience!
Big Blue offers stag friendly quality accommodation like private villas, hotels & bunkhouses, with a range of outdoor activities like paddleboarding or rock-climbing. We’ll put the perfect stag do together, tailor-made to suit your group, taking all the stress out of planning! When you’re ready just hit the Quote button, call or email us direct.
Canyoning / Gorge Walking
Awesome Jumps
Big Waterfalls
Natural Slides
Canyoning, also known as gorge walking, is our most popular stag activity in the Cardiff & Brecon Beacons area! It involves sliding with the rapids, jumping into rock pools and climbing behind waterfalls. It’s great for all confidence levels but will most likely push some boundaries too. Our canyoning location is in easy reach from Cardiff and near our Brecon Beacons accommodation options.
Breakdown:
- Experienced instructors.
- All needed equipment (wetsuits, helmets, buoyancy aids) included, you just need a pair of old trainers.
- Our Canyoning adventures usually last 3/4 hours incl. kitting up.
- Add some lunch to your day out, there are great country pubs nearby!
White Water Rafting
Olympic Course
Big Drops
Close To City Centre
You don’t need to travel far from Cardiff to find adventure. How about white water rafting in Cardiff Bay for your stag weekend? A really fun watersport which involves team-work and is great for all sorts of experience levels. Paddle down the rapids and enjoy the thrill.
Breakdown:
- Experienced instructors.
- All needed equipment (just bring swimwear).
- Our rafting activities usually last between 2/3 hours incl. kitting up.
- Spectators welcome!
Quad Biking
250cc Honda Quad Bikes
Grass fields, woodlands & bumpy tracks
Scenic Hill Views
Between Cardiff & Brecon Beacons you can discover the hills of a working farm on a quad bike. A great stag afternoon activity that is easy to combine with canyoning or the assault course. Learn the basic skills of driving a quad bike before going on an exploration through nature.
Breakdown:
- Experienced instructors
- You will get an overall, but you will need to bring an old pair of trainers and clothes for underneath the overall
- Our Quad Biking experiences are between 1/2 hours incl. briefing
Mountain-Biking
Beginner Friendly
Guided Activity
Scenic Locations
South Wales is a popular mountain-biking destination in the UK, with Brecon Beacons National Park being the main spot for it. We offer guided mountain-biking tours that are beginner friendly. Our routes can be tailored to your experience and fitness levels, from more easy-going rides to proper off road mountain-biking. North & South Brecon Beacons both offer a variety of scenic mountain-biking trails, so there is something for everyone!
Breakdown:
- Experienced mountain-biking instructors
- Quality bikes
- half-day or full-day guided mountain-bike tours
- You can also choose an easygoing scenic ride
- Large variety of routes available to suit all levels
- You can also opt to start your cycling trip in Cardiff and go up to Castell Coch, which offers some nice mountain-biking trails as well as nice view of the red castle!
Coasteering
High Jumps
Adrenaline Hit
Award Winning Coastline
Coasteering in the country where the watersport was born! Make a whole day of it and take your stag group on a coasteering adventure in the Gower Peninsula, roughly 1.5 hour drive from Cardiff. Enjoy the spectacular scenery whilst jumping into the big blue, swimming with the swells and scramble across the coast.
Breakdown:
- Experienced instructors.
- All needed equipment (wetsuits, helmets, buoyancy aids) included, you just need a pair of old trainers.
- Our coasteering adventures usually last 3/4 hours incl. kitting up.
- Add some lunch to your day out, there are great cafes & pubs in the local area!
Indoor Surf (bodyboarding)
Indoor Wave
Fun Games & Challenges
Close To City Centre
Organising a stag weekend in Autumn or Winter? Try your hand at some bodyboarding at the indoor wave centre in Cardiff Bay. A great way to experience this fun watersport together whilst staying warm indoors.
Breakdown:
- Experienced instructors.
- All needed equipment (just bring swimwear).
- Indoor surf usually lasts between 1/2 hours incl. kitting up.
- Spectators welcome!
Assault Course
Protect The Eggs
Dry & Wet Obstacles
Smoke Grenades
If you like a competitive activity for your stag weekend then the obstacle course is a fantastic option. Not far from Cardiff & Brecon Beacons, located on a working farm. Depending on the group size you will either compete against each other or work together as one team to try and beat the high-score. Don’t forget to protect all the eggs inside the box you need to carry with you over rope-bridges, through tunnels and underneath wooden obstacles.
Breakdown:
- Experienced instructors
- Helmet included, but you will need to bring old clothes that can get muddy
- Our Obstacle Course usually lasts between 2/3 hours incl. briefing
Paintballing
Variety Of Game Zones
Competitive Activity
Woodlands Setting
Paintballing is a very popular stag activity. Take your own mates down or compete together against another team in this exciting outdoor activity! Enjoy a variety of game zones, such as capture the flag and defend the fort, all set within natural woodland areas across North Brecon Beacons and on the outskirts of Cardiff.
Breakdown:
- Experienced instructors
- All needed equipment (overalls, masks, guns) included, bring some old clothes that can get muddy
- Half-day or Full-day paintballing activity
- 300-500 paintballs included
- Add-ons available; smoke grenades, body-armour, extra paintballs or a more advanced paintball gun
Paddleboarding
Learn to paddleboard
For all fitness levels
Fun way to explore
Choose between paddleboarding in Penarth Marina (Cardiff Bay) or Llandegfedd Lake in Brecon Beacons. Learn all the basic skills or add an extra session to explore even further by SUP. Great fun for a stag do looking for something to suit most fitness & confidence levels. We can add some games to make it a more playful session!
Breakdown:
- Experienced instructors.
- All needed equipment included (add-on wetsuits).
- Our paddleboarding lessons usually last between 2-4 hours.
- Choose between half- or full day lesson.
- Add some lunch to your day out, there are great cafes at our SUP locations.
Rock-Climbing
Learn To Climb
Outdoor & Indoor Courses
Exciting Abseils
Choose your favourite rock-climbing location; Brecon Beacons or Gower. Enjoy a day in the outdoors with rugged areas to climb and steep cliffs to abseil down. You can also choose to take your stag do indoors and try the climbing wall.
Breakdown:
- Experienced instructors.
- All needed equipment included (bring waterproofs and good shoes).
- Our rock-climbing adventures usually last between 3/4 hours incl. briefing.
- Add some lunch to your climbing day out, there are great pub options.
Go-Karting
Outdoor & Indoor Tracks
Grand Prix, Endurance Or Time Races
200cc Karts
A stag classic. Go-karting has always been a favourite on stag weekends as it’s a very accessible activity and almost anyone can join in. We use an outdoor track not too far from Cardiff or an indoor track which is just outside the city centre, where you can choose between Grand Prix, time or Endurance Races.
Breakdown:
- Experienced instructors
- Helmet & Overall provided
- Our Go-Karting races usually last approx. 1-2 hours
Hiking & Orienteering
Half-Day Or Full-Day Hikes
Variety Of Routes
Orienteering Add-On
If you don’t fancy a watersport or competitive element to your stag activity, then why not join us on a guided hike! It’s also a great activity in the autumn and winter months. Whether you fancy a half-day hike up to the summit of Pen-Y-Fan (highest summit in South Wales) or an extended all-day hike with some orienteering & map reading, we can help with a fun guided hike in the Brecon Beacons, Glamorgan Coast or even the Gower Peninsula.
Breakdown:
- All group sizes
- Experienced guides
- Tailor-made hikes
- Add on orienteering challenges
- Sunrise or sunset hikes available
- Bring warm clothes & waterproofs
Cardiff Hotels
Stag Friendly Hotels
All Group Sizes
Modern Facilities
Our Cardiff hotels are stag-friendly and are based in the centre as well as on the outskirts of the city. A hotel is a great option if you fancy a level up from a hostel with shared facilities and prefer smaller bedrooms. Choose between good quality budget hotels or if you fancy a bit more luxury than we have options to suit that as well.
Features:
- Modern hotels with essential facilities
- Choose between double, twin or triple rooms
- At most hotels a buffet breakfast is included (continental & cooked)
- Free wi-fi
- Hotels offering free or secure paid parking
- Enjoy a local bar or restaurant on site
Brecon Beacons Lodge / Cottage
Exclusive Hire
Beautiful Natural Setting
Great Quality
For stag do’s that prefer an outdoorsy weekend away from the city, or a weekend in nature with a night out in Cardiff, our Brecon Beacons lodges & cottages are an awesome option. From a small recently refurbished cottage sleeping up to 11 people, to a larger lodge with bunkbeds, fire place and views of the surrounding hills, we have something to suit most budgets. Our Brecon Beacons accommodation options are in easy reach of most of our activities, walkable distance to a local pub and just a 45 min drive from Cardiff’s city centre. We can add on a transfer so you can still enjoy a proper night out!
Features:
- High quality properties with authentic and modern features
- Single and bunk-beds
- Free wi-fi
- Free on site parking
- Outdoor area with picnic benches
- Scenic location with countryside views
- Self-catering kitchen & cosy living room
- Add-on a breakfast & drinks package
- Add-on a transfer to Cardiff for a night out
- Some nice walks & hikes right on your doorstep
Cardiff Houses / Lodges
Medium-Large Groups
Exclusive Hire
Nice Spaces To Socialise
If you really want to connect with your stag group and prefer self-catering accommodation over a hotel or hostel, then we have some awesome private properties available in Cardiff. From a quirky house in Cardiff Bay that sleeps maximum 22 people, to a nice wooden lodge by a lake a little further outside of the city, and more! Just let us know your group size and requirements and we will match up the right property for you!
Features:
- Large social spaces
- Variety of bedrooms incl. single beds, double and bunks
- Free wi-fi
- Private parking or secure paid parking nearby
- Add on a self-catering breakfast & drinks package
- Some houses come with Sky TV licence
- Choose a city stay or be surrounded by nature just a short taxi ride from Cardiff
Cardiff Hostels
All Group Sizes
Private En-Suite Bedrooms
Central Location
Our Cardiff city centre hostels have a great location, friendly staff on site, a hostel bar and easy going atmosphere. The hostels are stag-friendly and specialised in group bookings, making sure you get the best experience whilst keeping other guests in mind. We usually offer private en-suite bedrooms so you still have all the comfort from a hotel or private property, but with lower prices and the social vibe only a hostel can offer!
Features:
- A continental or cooked breakfast is included
- Choose between private en-suite rooms or private bunk rooms with shared bathroom
- Comes with a communal kitchen and lounge area
- Free wi-fi
- Secure (paid) parking available
Hosted Stag Adventures
With any of our Big Blue adventures we always aim for a personal customer service (Travel & Hospitality Award winners for ‘excellence in customer service’) and have a friendly face there to welcome you to your stag do in Cardiff & Brecon Beacons. We are on hand to host the key parts so you can sit back and relax, we’ll do the organising for you and bring some good vibes too!
Transfers
If you need transport from your accommodation to our activities then we can arrange that for you, in fact it is usually expected on a group trip like a stag do. We have mini-busses available for groups of all sizes. Our mini-busses are also available for night out returns to Cardiff and various day-trips to surrounding areas. A popular option is a morning activity followed by lunch and some drinks at a local pub before heading back to the stag accommodation!
Pictures & Highlights Video
On a hosted adventure we take our GoPro cameras and shoot some cool pictures & videos. We’ll send these to you afterwards and even edit a personal highlights video for your group, the best way to remember your stag weekend!
Meals & Drinks
You can choose between Bed & Breakfast, half board or all-inclusive for your stag party. We can also add extras like a drinks-reception package, packed-lunch and BBQ’s. Just add it to your ‘get quote’ options and we will get that included in your stag package!
Stag Do Extras
There are lots of extras we can add to your stag do in Cardiff & Brecon Beacons, including brewery tours and help with reservations & clubs. If you have any ideas, or would like more info on the extras we can provide, feel free to ask us on the get quote page.
Why Adventure With Us…
Our Big Blue destinations offer great group accommodation options, good travel links and world-class adventures. We spend a lot of time at our locations and know what works well for groups.
Hosted group adventure travel, with numbers between 10-200+ people. BBA offers an award winning service; we’ll always go the extra mile to ensure our packages are perfect for your stag do.
The best way to remember your stag weekend? A highlights video that captures all the best moments of your adventure. Video & pictures are included in all of our full packages.
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Why We Love This…
Daniel
Founder & Co-owner