Groom auctions a place on his 'raucous, no-holds-barred’ stag do to Butlin's to the highest eBay bidder after four friends pull out

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A groom is offering a place on his 'no holds barred' stag do to Butlin's on eBay to the highest bidder after four of his friends pulled out of the trip. 

Ian Darbyshire, 26, is set for a weekend of 'carnage' with him and his 31 friends at a Butlin's adult weekend in Minehead, Somerset.

But with just weeks to go, four friends pulled out of the 80s themed weekend, leaving him £400 out of pocket.

Groom to be Ian Darbyshire is offering a place on his 'no holds barred' stag do to Butlin's on eBay to the highest bidder after four of his friends pulled out of the trip

Mr Darbyshire, 26, said he is set for a crazy weekend of 'carnage' with him and his 31 friends -  at a Butlin's adult weekend in Minehead, Somerset

The unusual listing has already attracted 19 bids and is currently at £90.01 - but could go a lot higher before it closes on Thursday evening

So after best man Tim Foley, who has been his best friend for almost a decade, suggested the idea of selling a spot on eBay as a joke - the groom-to-be took it seriously. 

The unusual listing has already attracted 19 bids and is currently at £90.01 - but could go a lot higher before it closes on Thursday evening.

The lifeguard trainer, who is due to marry his partner Jessica in October, is open minded about who might be joining him on his four day alcohol filled party at the end of September.

He has only one request - leave his eyebrows well alone.  

Best man Tim Foley (left), who has been his best friend for almost a decade, suggested the idea of selling a spot on eBay as a joke - and the groom-to-be took it seriously

Mr Darbyshire, from Carmarthenshire, south west Wales, said: 'I have no idea who could be coming but they've already been worked into our plans for the weekend. We know whose room they're staying in and they have an 80s-themed Thriller costume ready and waiting too.

'I suppose if someone is willing to pay to come on a random stag do with a load of blokes they don't know they must be a pretty crazy person who is fairly outgoing and ready for anything. But even if they're not we have a real mix of different guys so there will be someone for them to get along with.

'Stag dos for people in our group have a reputation for getting out of hand. Last time the groom ended up tied to a lamppost and tortured for a number of hours - drink, rubbish and dirt poured over him, strangers permitted to slap him as hard as they like and cigarettes stubbed out on him.

Mr Darbyshire (far left) on a friend's stag do.  He said: 'Stag dos for people in our group have a reputation for getting out of hand. Last time the groom ended up tied to a lamppost and tortured for a number of hours'

The lucky winner gets to travel with Ian and the rest of the group (some pictured on another stag do) to Butlin's Ultimate 80s Adult Weekend in Minehead, Somerset

'So I am very open minded about what could happen - no doubt something horrible for me. I have a reputation as a bit of a Jack the lad so everyone will be doing their best to embarrass me and I suppose the mystery guest can get involved in that too.

'Whatever happens, I'm sure I deserve it after what I've done to others on their stag dos. It will be no holds barred. The only rule is no razors allowed as I wouldn't have time to grow my eye brows back.'

He came up with the bizarre idea after four friends pulled out of his special weekend to Butlin's leaving him £400 out of pocket.

Best man Tim Foley, who has been Ian's best friend for almost a decade, suggested the idea. 

Mr Darbyshire said: 'Tim meant it just as a joke but I thought it was worth a shot. It would only cost me a pound and I thought someone would at least bid that for a laugh.

He said: 'Anyone willing to pay to come on a random stag do with a load of blokes they don't know they must be a pretty crazy person who is fairly outgoing and ready for anything'

'I certainly didn't think it would spark a bidding war. There must be some people out there very eager to join me and my friends!

'My fiancé knows what I'm like so thinks whatever happens on the trip I will probably deserve. But she's a fiery Irish girl and all the lads are pretty scared of her so I think they will bear that in mind - it could be my saving grace and stop things getting out of hand.'

The lucky winner gets to travel with Mr Darbyshire and the rest of the group to Butlin's Ultimate 80s Adult Weekend in Minehead. Somerset, get their tickets paid for and are included in all of the weekend's 'pranks'. They need only bring money for food and drink.

His eBay listing reads: 'We have one space available for a very lucky person for my stag do in Butlin's on a big adult weekend.

'It is in Minehead and if your not near Carmarthenshire Wales you will have to make your own way there... this just a small price to pay for a weekend with a bunch of the most clean off blokes ever created!! The dates are as followed; 25th,26th,27th and leaving on the 28th September. [sic]'