00:00If the start of the year is feeling a little grey, you're not alone.
00:09But the good news is Bristol has plenty going on to help beat those winter blues and give
00:13the year a positive lift.
00:15From comedy and live performance to music and club nights, venues like the Bristol Old
00:19Vic and the Redgrave Theatre, as well as a host of smaller comedy clubs around the city,
00:24run shows right through the winter, making this a great time to enjoy a night out, have
00:28a laugh and change up the routine.
00:32Live music is also easy to find, places such as The Fleece, Exchange and Thekla host gigs
00:37and late night events all year round, so even during the colder months, there's always somewhere
00:42to get out, hear live music and warm up.
00:45If you're feeling restless or looking for a bit more energy, Bristol's got plenty of
00:49outdoor and alternative activities that are ideal for this time of year.
00:54Another mix of challenge and fun, treetops, high ropes adventure, Bristol at Ashton Court
00:58Estate offers high ropes, climbing and woodland adventure that's great for getting outside
01:03and moving.
01:05Nearby, Bristol Activity Centre has a whole range of outdoor activities including archery,
01:10axe and knife throwing, quad biking, airsoft and team challenge games, perfect for letting
01:16off steam and for doing something totally different.
01:22If fresh air helps lift your mood, All Aboard Watersports and Blueprint Watersports Limited
01:26both run kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding sessions on the floating harbour, giving you
01:31a new way to see the city even when it's chilly outside.
01:35Cycling and walking routes around places like The Downs and Lee Woods are also great for gentle
01:39exploration whether it's a brisk walk, a bike ride or simply some head clearing fresh air.
01:45For a year round indoor challenge that still feels active, Flashpoint Bristol offers climbing
01:49sessions in a striking converted space, a great way to get your heart rate up without worrying
01:55about the weather.
01:57And beating the winter blues doesn't always mean being busy, sometimes it's about changing
02:02scenery and slowing things down.
02:05Whether it's stepping aboard Brunel's SS Great Britain, exploring the stories of the city
02:10at M Shed or getting hands on at We The Curious, there are plenty of ways to fill a relaxed afternoon.
02:19For something more surreal and immersive, Wake The Tiger offers a creative walkthrough experience
02:24that helps you forget the season altogether.
02:28So whether your plan is to get outside more, try something new or simply feel a bit better
02:33than you did yesterday.
02:34Bristol gives you every excuse to do it.
02:37From woodland adventures and harbour activities to live shows, culture and creative escapes,
02:42there's no reason to let the darker months slow you down.
02:47Wrap up warm, pick one thing and get out there.
02:50Because beating the winter blues doesn't start with big resolutions.
02:54It starts with doing something.
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