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Gravy, Gurning and Giant Pants: 12 Gloriously Ridiculous UK Days Out for 2026
UK Days Out

Gravy, Gurning and Giant Pants: 12 Gloriously Ridiculous UK Days Out for 2026

Forget beige staycations and another mooch round a garden centre. The Cheekie Monkey has assembled 12 properly silly UK days out for 2026, complete with rough costs, travel faff and a script for convincing your mates. Bring cash, a change of socks and absolutely no dignity.
Wellness & Life

Embrace the Inner Muppet: Why Acting Like a Plonker Is the Wellness Hack We All Need in 2026

Doomscrolling is out; dad jokes, silly walks and competitive egg-and-spoon races are in. The Cheekie Monkey investigates the rise of 'nonsense wellness'—and why a bit of public embarrassment might be the most British wellbeing boost going. Includes a deeply unscientific self-test.