Fabulous Festive Girls' Weekends!
21 October 2016
It’s reaching that time of year again when it’s all parties, eating out, glitz, glitter, Christmas shopping and of course the most important meal of the year to prepare for… if you’re lucky you’ll have a Prosecco thrown in there too!
It’s a lot to prepare and things are about to get serious! So grab your best girl friends for some much needed R&R and preparation for the big event in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire!
A visit to our region is the perfect option for a fab girl’s weekend prior to the festive season! We have shopping galore, relaxing spas, a stunning theatre, bars, restaurants and although it’s a bit chilly to be relaxing on the beach – we have one of those too if you want to brave the autumn/winter air!
Relax we’ve got it covered…
There are many spa break options across Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire, so if you’re looking for a quick break between shops in the city centre or a full on all-day treat in the countryside, this is the place for you!
In the city centre of Aberdeen we have the convenience and the tranquillity of a spa day all rolled into one with many options like PURE Spa, James Dun House, The House Spa, Citi Spa, Malmaison and many more.
If you’re looking to spend a full weekend of pampering there are some country house options for you in wider Aberdeenshire. Nothing says spa break like fresh air, green hills, and most importantly peace and quiet. Aberdeenshire is home to many options from Thainstone House, Pittodrie House, Ardoe House, and Durn House to name just a few.
Shop ‘til run out of pennies!
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire can offer some of the best shopping experiences. We have local sellers and big names across the region. The options are so endless that we’re not sure where to begin! Many of our towns are home hidden gems, which are just not to be missed. We have the likes of The Wee Boorachie, the Boyndie Centre, The Famous Spotty Bag Shop, Juniper, Teasel & Tweed, Peapod, The Closet, Cloudy Blue, Shades of Blue & Grey and Curated Stories as a start...
Along with the countless independents we have well fitted shopping centres with the best of high street names. Check out Union Square, Bon Accord & St Nicholas & The West End Shopping Area for all you could want to start your Christmas shopping or treat yourself…
Why not plan your shopping trip around “Black Friday” on 25th November and make the most of these amazing accommodation deals with rooms from £22.50pp for the night? Not to mention the discounts in the shops too, it doesn’t get more appealing than that!
The Christmas Village running from the 25th November 2016 - 8th January 2017 will feature a number of shopping stalls for a unique Christmas gift.
Let us entertain you…
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is packed with so many entertainment venues. Not only that, but we have some literally awesome festivals going on this autumn! Many fantastic events from the last of DanceLive, sound Festival, Aberdeen Comedy Festival, and many Christmas markets; and that’s just a selection of what’s on offer.
Why not hit the town for a show, opera, musical, ballet or play? You have so much to choose from at HMT, The Lemon Tree, ACT Aberdeen, The Tivoli, Underdog, and more! Visit our what's on guide or purchase tickets at aberdeenperformingarts.com.
Have some festive food and fizz!
Get into the holiday spirit with some wonderful local produce and delicious drinks. In Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire we are proud of our fresh produce. Known for our delicious seafood and Aberdeen Angus steaks, we’ll be sure to offer you something to tantalise your taste buds! We might be famous for our whiskies, but we also have some fantastic local gin and rum to enjoy from across the region, so whatever your tipple why not visit and try some our wonderful bars and restaurants!
Many of the bars and restaurants are offering some delicious festive menus to get you into the spirit of things, and frankly, the more you have just adds to research for your family Christmas meal. I can find a reason for everything ;)
All information is correct at the time of publishing, we recommend that you check opening times and information for individual places before visiting.