Regression Session

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who look at the picture above and want to dive headlong into it, and those who want to put clear blue water between them and it as soon as if humanly possible. The Monster is 300 metres of inflatable obstacle coursing, coming to the NEC. Claiming to be the world's largest of its kind (we can't verify there's much in the way of direct competition), tackle 42 entirely ridiculous looking obstacles, including the 18 metre Mega Slide and the optimistic-sounding Bouncy Cage of Doom. There'll be giant flamingos, unicorn ball pits, street food, live DJs and (save for the booze-free 10am slot), an under 16 count of zero. This is something like soft play for grown-ups, but on the very grandest of scales. The Monster is in town from September 21 to 23. Tickets are £23. And we'll be going twice. Or not going at all. Depending on which member of staff you speak to.