Beating the Winter Blues: Why Bristol’s Cultural Scene Comes Alive in the Colder Months

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As the darker months settle in, Bristol’s theatres, music venues, outdoor spaces and creative attractions continue to offer ways to lift the mood. From live entertainment to active escapes, the city provides year-round opportunities to reset routines, stay connected and start the year on a more positive note.

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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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