Dog racing on ice

If you're in to your greyhound racing but fancy something a little bit different from Friday nights in Romford, why not head to St Moritz in Switzerland next month?

There you will be able to see racing greyhounds battling it out on the 500 metre snowy track.

The event, known as the Gold Rush Dog Races, has taken on similar status in Switzerland to that of the Henley Regatta or Ascot, with it being seen as a fine social occasion and a chance to wear your best frock, over the top of your thermal underwear.

St Moritz is also famed for its skiing and with its high altitude visitors can always be guaranteed a decent amount of good white stuff to enjoy.

The resort's runs are perfectly suited to intermediates, making it a good, if expensive family destination.

The town is also famous for the Cresta Run, which sees the crazy Brits of the St Moritz Tobogganing Club don tweeds and charge off headlong down the challenging course throughout the winter.