Top 10 New Year Detox and Bootcamps

1. Ba Games, Kirkwall, Orkney, New Year's Day
A mass rugby game storms the streets of Kirkwall each year and has since 1850. Depending on family loyalties, participants are divided into two teams; the Uppies and Doonies. Each tries to move the ball either up or down the street. It can take several hours of play before a conclusive victory is called. The Doonies goal is the sea, while the Uppies attempt to score by rounding Mackinson's corner at the junction of Main Street with New Scapa Road. The ball is thrown up at 1pm and the game begins.

2. Northern Ireland Bootcamp Detox Weekend, County Down 20th-22nd January
This award-winning weekend of nutritional learning and active outdoor fun in Northern Ireland has a selection of popular activities such as guided mountain walking, canoeing, yoga, outdoor circuits and rock climbing. Instructors, chefs and dietary experts aim to inspire a love of outdoor exercise and discuss food issues in order to help you change your lifestyle this New Year. Accommodation is in peaceful mountain cottages and weekends cost an all inclusive £280pp or £240pp for groups of three or more booking together. Contact NI Bootcamp on 028 4377 0900 or email info@nibootcamp.co.uk for more information.

3. Bath Tub Race, Poole Harbour, New Year's Day
The Pirates of Poole take to the water in unusual crafts plunged into the harbour water. Spectators line the quays to watch the race before enjoying the local pubs on the quayside. The race starts at 11.00am at the fishing steps outside the Customs House.
View www.pooletourism.com/events or call 01202 253253

4. Llanwrtyd Wells Saturnalia Beer Festival and Mountain Bike Chariot Racing, Wales, 14 January
Not so much a detox but definitely a lot of fun! This event commemorates a major Roman festival with plenty of beers, wines and Roman foods, bike chariot racing, a feast, the Saturnalia Ramble and toga dress-up as well as many more events and activities.

2. Serpentine 10km & 3km Runs, Hyde Park, London, New Year's Day
Either take part of watch the historic run which takes place in the beautiful setting of Hyde Park’s Serpentine every year on New Years Day. Registration for the event is at 9.30am. The 10k race starts at 11:00 and the 3k fun run starts at 12:00. Both races start on Main Street and finish near the new Boathouse. If you don’t fancy dusting off your running shoes, they are always looking for volunteers.

6. Lakes Fitness Boot Camp for Ladies, Arnside, Cumbria, 15 January
The five day boot camp runs from Sunday 15th January to Friday 20th January and includes 43 hours of physical exercise in a five star gold accommodation at a Boutique B&B. All meals, fitness assessments, activities, exercises, support, and two deep tissue massages are included. Prices start from £950 per person. Call 01524 762761

7. National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire
Have an educational family trip or a quiet contemplative day out at the grounds of this beautiful war memorial. The grounds open at 9am and walk leaflets can be purchased at Reception.
For a guided walk followed by soup and a roll for £8 per person. Contact: 01283 792 333 or email info@thenma.org.uk

8. New Year's Day Walk, Mount Stewart
Start off the New Year with a walk round the gardens of this beautiful house and temple. Children over 10 years and dogs welcome. Suitable clothing and footwear advised.
2pm
 start. Adult £10, Child £3, Family £22

Call 028 4278 8387

9. New Year’s Day Swim from Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire
A tradition since 1984, this icy swim is now a charity event so you can dress up in a costume along with1000 plus swimmers both to raise money and have a refreshing New Year. 12.30pm start.

10. Salisbury New Year's Day Ghost Walk
A professional guide takes your through the medieval city of Salisbury and introduces you to a ghostly population of past residents. Good for a family day out on New Year's Day.
Adults £4, children £2. Starts at Tourist Information, Fish Row, Salisbury at 6.00pm
Contact 01722 334956 / 07873 212941

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