How to keep entertained in the colder months indoors

Now that winter has finally arrived, keeping busy in the evenings can feel rather tricky. As the dark nightsdraw in and the temperatures fall, sometimes the last thing we want to do is venture outside and keep our summertime hobbies going.

There’s no shame in changing your routine to take part in activities you find easier and more enjoyable at this time of year. In this guide, we’ve covered three of our favourite ways to keep entertained at home on long winter nights.

Start a new TV series

Luckily, TV is easily accessible in most homes and offers a plethora of different programs to get stuck into.Whether you’d prefer to watch alone, with your partner or the whole family, TV shows can add effortless entertainment to even the most mundane weekday evenings.

From comedy to horror and sitcoms to crime thrillers, there are so many different types of show to suit every personality. If you useone of the UK’s favourite streaming services like Disney+ or Netflix, you’ll have access to an even bigger library of programmes, documentaries, limited series and more.

Just don’t forget to make a hot drink and settle down under a blanket to stay warm!

Plan a games night 

if you fancy meeting up with friends but you don’t want to make any extravagant plans, a games night at home could be a fantastic place to start.

You don’t even need to get dressed up to invite a small group over and sit around the table together.Whether you get stuck into games or play roulette online and take turns, there are plenty of formats and categories to suit everyone at the party.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re putting money on the game or not: nothing comes close to the thrill and suspense of a competitive games night with some laughter thrown in. Plus, hosting it at home means you can prepare delicious party food and keep comfortable.

Get creative

With more time on your hands in winter, this year could be the time to start a new hobby. If you have an artistic streak or you’d simply like to try your hand at something different, arts and crafts-related activities make a pleasant choice.

You don’t need to be skilled or experience to try your hand at painting – and many artists only find their talents after they’ve first given it a go!

If you’d rather get hands-on with your hobby, knitting is a very peaceful and cathartic choice.Just find your favourite knitting kit to get started. Before long, you could create soft accessories for your family or a cosy winter hat for those outings in the crisp air.

From putting photo books together to building your own mood board, there are so many ways to make the most of your creativity from home.

Got any other wintertime entertainment ideas that you’re big on? Feel free to share them to get the conversation going below!

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