10 Unusual Things to do this Summer
Sunbathing just won't cut it
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There are loads of interesting, unusual and downright spiffing things to do in the UK this summer. Itchy have kindly put together a smorgasbord of bizarreness for your delectation. So – get off your arses and do them. Ok? Good.
Thermae Bath Spa Summer can be a hot and stressful thing, so why not chill out at Britain's only natural thermal water spa in Bath. This experience is relaxing, mineral-rich and you'll be doing what the Celts and Romans did over 200 years ago. Go!
Camel/Llama Trekking So, you find yourself in Gloucestershire. What's there to do...nothing, right? Wrong. Get a beast between your thighs in the Dean forest and feel like you're on the sands of Egypt. Go!
World's Muddiest Assault Course If you like keeping yourself clean, then stay out of Swansea. Granted, that may not be their tourist board slogan – but Clyne Farm is home to a very, very muddy assault course. You'll have more fun than a pig in the proverbial excrement. Go!
Airkix Indoor Skydiving If you've ever had the urge to experience the feeling of hurtling out of a plane, but have the inbuilt intuition not to throw yourself out of an aircraft, then head to Milton Keynes. All of the skydiving, none of the sky. Go!
Inflatable Pub Hire Summer is thirsty work. Walking to the pub is an even thirstier activity, so why not just ring up and order your own inflatable pub. There's not much more to say about this really other than Itchy thinks this might be the best idea since, well, brick and mortar pubs. Go!
The Aerial Assault Course If you're a fan of climbing on an assault course at 100 ft above the ground then you may just have struck gold. This Edinburgh company aren't satisfied with zip slides and huge obstacles near sea level – they want you out of your comfort zone. Don't worry, you'll be harnessed up...but that doesn't mean you won't need new trousers after this one. Go!
Dodgems For Grownups If smashing into your friends inside a ring at a funfair makes you feel all restricted and 5 years old – then why not try real dodgems in Birmingham. Think 10 times the fun, and much less of the safety. Go!
Chaos Paintballing Getting out in the summer is important: the fresh air, the sound of birds, the unmistakeable sting of pressurised paint. In Leicester get out and go paintballing, but with a distinct and authentic military feel. Think camouflage, landing crafts and heavy enemy fire. Go!
Tank Limo Driving Why be satisfied with having two ridiculous mobile machines roaming the earth? Why not combine them like some crazy metal-DNA scientist into one super-ridiculous machine Northamptonshire likes to call the tank limo. Don't ask any questions, just drive. Well, try to anyway. Go!
Sphereing Itchy didn't realise – but you don't have to get covered in dog turd or hit your head on rocks to roll down hills. There's numerous ways you can do it in a rubber ball and at various locations as well. So get involved! Go!
Thermae Bath Spa Summer can be a hot and stressful thing, so why not chill out at Britain's only natural thermal water spa in Bath. This experience is relaxing, mineral-rich and you'll be doing what the Celts and Romans did over 200 years ago. Go!
Camel/Llama Trekking So, you find yourself in Gloucestershire. What's there to do...nothing, right? Wrong. Get a beast between your thighs in the Dean forest and feel like you're on the sands of Egypt. Go!
World's Muddiest Assault Course If you like keeping yourself clean, then stay out of Swansea. Granted, that may not be their tourist board slogan – but Clyne Farm is home to a very, very muddy assault course. You'll have more fun than a pig in the proverbial excrement. Go!
Airkix Indoor Skydiving If you've ever had the urge to experience the feeling of hurtling out of a plane, but have the inbuilt intuition not to throw yourself out of an aircraft, then head to Milton Keynes. All of the skydiving, none of the sky. Go!
Inflatable Pub Hire Summer is thirsty work. Walking to the pub is an even thirstier activity, so why not just ring up and order your own inflatable pub. There's not much more to say about this really other than Itchy thinks this might be the best idea since, well, brick and mortar pubs. Go!
The Aerial Assault Course If you're a fan of climbing on an assault course at 100 ft above the ground then you may just have struck gold. This Edinburgh company aren't satisfied with zip slides and huge obstacles near sea level – they want you out of your comfort zone. Don't worry, you'll be harnessed up...but that doesn't mean you won't need new trousers after this one. Go!
Dodgems For Grownups If smashing into your friends inside a ring at a funfair makes you feel all restricted and 5 years old – then why not try real dodgems in Birmingham. Think 10 times the fun, and much less of the safety. Go!
Chaos Paintballing Getting out in the summer is important: the fresh air, the sound of birds, the unmistakeable sting of pressurised paint. In Leicester get out and go paintballing, but with a distinct and authentic military feel. Think camouflage, landing crafts and heavy enemy fire. Go!
Tank Limo Driving Why be satisfied with having two ridiculous mobile machines roaming the earth? Why not combine them like some crazy metal-DNA scientist into one super-ridiculous machine Northamptonshire likes to call the tank limo. Don't ask any questions, just drive. Well, try to anyway. Go!
Sphereing Itchy didn't realise – but you don't have to get covered in dog turd or hit your head on rocks to roll down hills. There's numerous ways you can do it in a rubber ball and at various locations as well. So get involved! Go!
