Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - September/October 2020 (Issue 82)

ACTIVE TYPES Think archery meets paintball – sounds like fun? Then check out Insight Activities for high-energy frolics in the New Forest. Safe yet thrilling, their archery combat team games combine specially designed ‘tagging’ arrows and bows to splat your opponents and take them out of the game. The ranges are nestled in private woodland and you can try your hand at archery, crossbows, connect with your inner warrior and have a go at the Medieval art of axe throwing or why not combine the lot? Packages are available if you want to make a day of it. The long-established company has sites in the New Forest and Tolpuddle, Dorset; a great way to enjoy the great outdoors with skilled instructors on hand to deliver thrills without the spills. What’s more they offer a range of mobile activities so they can bring the fun to you! www.insightactivities.co.uk CHILLING OUT Enjoy four hours of bliss with Southampton-based Christiana and her team of beauty therapists. Available to travel anywhere within 30 minutes of the city centre, you can have your own private pamper party pretty much anywhere you want, even glamping sites if you’re having a weekend-long celebration! Relax and unwind with a two-hour session including skin analysis and step-by-step facial, using products for your individual skin type from luxury brand Temple Spa. A mini massage is also included, choose from head; neck and shoulder; hand and arm or lower leg, foot and ankle – sit back and relax. If that’s not enough to leave you feeling thoroughly revived, for an additional cost you can add extra treatments like a gel manicure and pedicure, paraffin heat therapy and more. www.christianas.co.uk STAYING IN-IN A girl’s night out can be fun, but a girl’s night in can be even better. You can even build your own hen party package at Old Thorns in Hampshire. A leading resort destination in the region, hens can customise their event to suit the bride-to-be’s interests and the budget! Start by selecting a one or two-night stay in the luxury spacious apartments, and then choose your food, drink, entertainment and even decoration packages to create your perfect weekend away. There’s something for everyone so whether it’s partying at a tribute night, relaxing in the spa, trying your hand at cocktail making or venturing off site for a vineyard tour or exhilarating high-speed boat ride you can relax and let the venue’s events team do all the organising for you. Psst... for something a little different stay overnight in one of the hotel’s quirky eco-pods and enjoy the ultimate spa break. www.oldthorns.com 58