The odd, the strange and the downright bizarre - any ideas?

Rosie1978

Hello knowledgeable MSErs,

I need your help! Basically this has been the most hellish year for me for reasons I won't go into but I'm making a New Years Resolution - to live life to the full in 2010.

I'm going to see as much as I can, do as much as I can and live, live, live (This year has shown me not to take life for granted and I want one year of my life to remember forever).

Sooooo..... does anyone know of any unusual, bizarre, odd, strange or just very quirky things to do in the UK?

I've come up with a Segway tour of Leeds castle, a skydive, the Pearly kings festival in London, swimming with sharks, indoor skydiving, learning to snowboard... but I need more. Any odd festivals, fun events? Cool places to see?

Sorry if this is a bizarre post but I'm taking this resolution seriously

Love Rosie.

moneypooh

There are some great websites if you google 'things to do before you die' or 'making a bucket list'. It' all a bit 'do before you die' stuff but there are some brilliant ideas and some very odd, depends how far you want to go with it I suppose. Have fun over Christmas exploring some wacky ideas and good luck with fulfilling them in 2010 :T

thevicster

You could spend the night in Bodmin Jail;
http://www.bodminjail.org/2009/06/25/paranormal-ghost-walk-nights/

and while you're down there catch a show at the minack theatre;
http://www.minack.com/

hope you find some great things to do, it's a great idea! and start a blog about it!

Rosie1978

The Minack looks amazing! And they have Metamorphosis as well, I love Kafka and it's certainly different - thanks!!

twinmumagain

I have no suggestions, my list of things to do before I die mainly involve overseas stuff although I really fancy tea at the Ritz!
I just wanted to wish you lots of luck in your quest wish you lots of mad/happy/funny moments in 2010!!!

pelirocco

How about the keys ceremony at the tower of london

http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/WhatsOn/ceremonyofthekeys.aspx

Little_Vics

I love this!

I wrote a list of similar things when I was a student, prompted by my FAVOURITE - I played hopscotch on the Giant's Causeway! Loved it...

Errata

Rosie, next summer walk up to the top of Scafell, pitch your tent and watch dawn break the next day. It's an amazing experience (if it isn't raining !) and costs nowt.

Bunnie1982

How about canyoning?

http://www.callofthewild.co.uk/canyoning-in-wales-uk/

susieb

How about the heights of abraham

DirtPoorGuy

Up Helly Aa

http://www.shetlandtourism.com/pages/up_helly_aa.htm