For that final weekend of freedom, ditch the paintballing and pass on the pub crawl, with one of these alternative stag weekends.

Tank driving in South Yorkshire – from £95.50 per person (overnight package)

Stags can experience an exhilarating joyride through ‘war-torn’ south Yorkshire, with a day of tank driving, courtesy of Ultimate Tracks.  Climb aboard one of the attraction’s military vehicles, slide behind the controls and experience first-hand what it is like to drive an armoured personnel carrier through ditches and around the specially designed course.

Once battle is over, the Holiday Inn Express Rotherham provides suitable bunks for battle weary stags to rest their heads.  The hotel is in a prime location near the Peak District, with easy access to Sheffield and the M1.

The package includes overnight accommodation, an ice bucket with beers and snacks on arrival, a delicious buffet breakfast and on-site parking, with prices starting from £95.50 per person. To book, or for more information about the package, call 01709 760666 or log-on to www.hiexrotherham.co.uk

Learn to surf on England’s south coast – from £199 per room (two nights based on two sharing)

The south-east coast of England is a well-known surfer’s paradise, with people riding the waves of Joss Bay for over 30 years.  Now stags can take to the high seas and learn to surf, with Joss Bay Surf School and the Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate.  

Set against the backdrop of breath-taking sandy beaches and fresh sea air, the premier surf school has over 15 years’ experience in teaching people from complete novices, to those who want to brush up on their skills. The Joss Bay team offer a professional and friendly service, with lessons tailored to match the abilities of all group members.

Back on land, the stag party will enjoy comfortable, contemporary and dry quarters at the Holiday Inn Express in Ramsgate, just a short drive from the coast.

Prices for the two night package start from £199 per room, including breakfast the following morning, based on two adults sharing a standard double or twin room. For more details, or to book, call 01843 820 250 or visit www.hiexramsgate.co.uk

Rock Climbing in Edinburgh – from £265 per person (two nights)

For any grooms feeling stuck between a rock and a hard place before they are even married, head to Scotland’s capital for an unforgettable stag weekend, courtesy of Ratho Climbing Centre and Princes Street Suites.

Just 25 minutes outside Edinburgh Ratho Climbing Centre is the biggest of its kind in the world and offers the ultimate adrenaline rush.  Go climbing, abseiling or take on the extreme Aerial Assault course, all with the assistance of the centre’s experienced instructors.

On returning to the city, a warm welcome awaits at Princes Street Suites. Located in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, Princes Street Suites boasts a stunning collection of one, two and three bedroom holiday apartments housed within an iconic 19th Century building. 

Prices start from £265 per person for two nights, based on six guests sharing a three bedroom apartment. The package also includes a fully stock fridge with refreshments, along with transfers to and from Ratho Climbing Centre.  For more information, or to book, call 0131 558 1600 or visit www.princesstreetsuites.co.uk

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For further information please contact: Craig MacLellan craig.maclellan@porternovelli.co.uk