HEN CAMP
HILLSIDE HEN CAMP - YOUR GLAMPING HEN PARTY VENUE!
Gather your hens and pack up your wellies because a weekend of hen party glamping at our exclusive hen camp awaits!
Hillside is a campsite on the outskirts of the New Forest and since 2018 it’s been home to our glamping hen party camp.
At Hillside, you can enjoy your whole hen party experience. You can drink wine, chat, laugh and play games without the privacy issues that you would have on a public campsite.
Please do remember that it is a campsite though – if you’re looking for a raucous weekend – it’s not for you.
It’s perfectly positioned for hens who want a glamping experience, to get outside and have fun, but also have the option of heading into a city for a night out.
WHAT IS THE HILLSIDE HEN CAMP?
There are two separate glamping hen party areas on the site: Tropic and Tribe.
Each area is in its own private paddock and like our mobile glamping service, you’ll arrive to find your bell tent hen camp all set-up and ready for the celebration.
Because hen camp is set up from April – September each year we’re able to provide you with some extras you won’t find included in our mobile bell tent hire service. Because when you choose our hen camp as your hen party venue, we want it to be more memorable, more enjoyable and a more exclusive experience!
Camp opens for 2021 on the 9th April!
CHOOSE YOUR HEN CAMP
TRIBE
Costs:
The bell tent camp: £1084 for the weekend + £400 returnable damage waiver.
Campsite charges: £21 per person per night paid directly to hillside
Maximum group size: 15
Tribe is made up of 3 of our cream 5m bell tents for sleeping AND a cream 6m chill out bell – giving you an undercover communal space to eat and play games.
Tribe is going on Safari from the 2020 season with the chill out bells and sleeping bells given a big overhaul!
Think animal prints, leafy plants and lux!
The Tribe may be smaller but the love is enormous! ❤
TROPIC
Costs:
The bell tent camp: £1614 for the weekend + £600 returnable damage waiver.
Campsite charges: £21 per person per night paid directly to hillside
Maximum group size: 20
Tropic is the larger of the 2 hen camp glamping areas and is made up of 4 brightly coloured 5m bell tents AND a cream 7m bell tent as the chill out lounge.
The 7m bell tent will hold 30 people, so as a group of 20 you’ve got plenty of space to enjoy your bell tent hen party!
Previously called Coachella, it got a new name to go with its new makeover for the 2020 season.
Think bright colours, leafy plants and lush!
WHAT's INCLUDED
Toilets
Showers
Washing up area
Parking for your cars is situated in your camp paddock
Chunky picnic benches
Outdoor festoon lighting (new for 2020!)
Barbecue with cover (big enough to cook 40 burgers at one time) and BBQ tools
Camp fire and seating and marshmallow toasting forks! (new for 2020!)
Power to your chill out tent, so you can charge those phones and plug in your hair straighteners
Personal fridge in your chill out bell & communal freezer near the washing up area
Hampers containing all your plates, mugs and cutlery
Camping stoves, saucepans and frying pan
Full coir carpet
Camp beds (high enough to store bags underneath)
Memory foam toppers
- Fitted bottom sheet, pillow and pillow case
Rug
Cushions
Table
Hot water bottles
Bespoke bunting, inside and out
Internal fairy lights
LED lanterns
Exterior solar fairy lights
Bedding can be hired separately at a cost of £15 per set minimum 13.5 tog single duvet with cover
Full coir carpet
Sofas
Selection of floor cushions, bean bags and pouffes
Rugs
Chunky coffee tables
Tea light chandelier with LED candles
Basket of blankets
Bespoke bunting, inside and out
Mains powered lamps
Internal fairy lights
Exterior solar fairy lights
Cocktail dispenser and stand
Funky paper straws
GROUP SIZES
The maximum group size for hen camp is 20 people. You can’t bring extra tents yourselves, or sleep people on the floors in the sleeping tents, or in the chill out bells!
For larger groups please check out our mobile hen party hire.
WHEN CAN WE ARRIVE?
Check in is from 2pm on your day of arrival and check out is at 1pm on the day of your departure.
WHAT ACTIVITIES CAN WE DO WHILE WE'RE THERE?
We’ve handpicked some activities that are close to camp and firm favourites with previous hen groups – and also some local suppliers who can run workshops on site for you.
Shake it down with some Bollywood dancing, chill out on the water with SUP, wear yourselves out with an aqua assault course, or head back to camp to have a BBQ or Pizza prepared for your group.
Our top ideas to make your bell tent experience a ‘one off’ are listed at the bottom of the page and we’ve added some great new suppliers for 2020!
Strippers aren’t allowed on site at any time.
HOW DO WE BOOK?
Booking is easy! Drop us an email and we will send you a link to the booking page.
When we send you the link we’ll reserve the date for 24 hours.
WHEN DO WE PAY?
Money is often the hardest part of arranging any hen party. Because we want this to be as stress free as possible we only take a 25% deposit at booking of the tent hire costs.
For Tribe the deposit is £271 and Tropic, £403.50.
The balance isn’t due until 28 days before the date, and we will invoice you when it becomes due.
At the same time you will receive an invoice directly from Hillside for your campsite fees.
DAMAGE WAIVERS
As you’ll have seen above under the costs section there is also a returnable damage deposit per camp area.
Damage deposits are in case the camp or it’s contents are damaged during your stay.
They don’t need to be received until the Wednesday prior to your arrival and we have these returned within 48 hours of you leaving camp.
It’s really rare we have to deduct from your damage deposit. Do read our terms and conditions, and the ‘Hen house rules’ on arrival. They’re designed to ensure everything goes to plan!
activity ideas
When you’ve worn yourselves out with a day of activities book The Thirsty Bird to deliver you Feasting platters of meat and cheese, or brunch, or also a cocktail masterclass.
If you fancy a night out, instead of a night in – you can also visit their premises in Wimborne (about a 10 minute drive).
Minimum group numbers, price per head will apply.
We testify to what a great BBQ they offer as they provided our staff catering for our end of season party in 2018!
If Pizza’s your thing then we have 3 companies we recommend – all a tried and tested fave of our hen groups!
Fancy learning Bollywood Dancing, Burlesque or even Cheerleading?
Laura from First Love Dance offers two packages to suit hens and as a mobile service it means she can visit you on at the camp.
£15 per head
90 minute dance tutorial with all costumes and props provided
£25 per head
1.5 hours tutorial with all costumes and props provided
PLUS prosecco
07817 866 980
For the more energetic hens book yourself in for an hours session on the Webit aqua assault course (we tried it, it’s amazing)
Fancy something a bit more sedate? SUP (stand up paddle boarding) is available too at the New Forest Water Park.
Located approx. 10 minute for Hillside it’s easy to get there and has been a HUGE hit with other hen groups.
Another favourite with previous hen groups. Go Ape at Moors Valley is located just 7 miles away from Hillside.
If your hens have a love of crafts then speak to Sophia from Jessalli Handmade to book your crafty session.
Nipple Tassels, embroidered knickers, embroidered T-shirts and paper flower headdresses.
Packages start from £12 pp with a minimum group size of 5.
Bling your skin with a temporary tattoo station box from Doris Loves!
Discover the beauty of Mehndi with a henna party with Manraj – the perfect way to add some boho to your weekend!
Check out her instagram for some serious WOW!
Email: ManrajTawana@hotmail.com
If relaxing on your hen weekend is more up your street then book yourself (or the whole group) in for a massage.
With a range of treatments available including Aromatherapy massage, Indian head massage, Ayurvedic non-surgical facelift massage and much more.
We think this would be a great option for any mums to be that are camping, aunties, hens mum or grandmothers that might not be so keen on jumping around at the Water Park!
Contact Jacqui for pricing and packages.
Jacqui – 07467243218
Bournemouth is only a 30 minute drive away from camp – head out for a night in the pubs and clubs, a stroll along the seafront, a bit of shopping – whatever!
No designated driver required – book yourselves a minibus back. Hens have previously have used Paragon – a local firm.
Wilderness Survival Skills have courses for 2 -3 hours which are ideal for outdoor loving hens.
1 – Give your body and mind a workout with New Forest Yoga.
2 – Loving Life Lillie
Hen packages start at £10 pp for an hours session and include gift bags. All yoga mats are provided and you will be required to complete a group health questionnaire.
Please book by visiting www.lovinglifelillie.com or for further information call 07445686800.