Indoor activities to enjoy with your friends as an Exeter student this winter

November has hit and it’s the time of year where it gets cold and rainy. Pub gardens are closing and paths are getting muddy, so your favourite outdoor activities might be on hold until the sun starts shining again. Here are some activities to do indoors with friends to get you through the winter months.

Games night

Firstly, a classic activity to do indoors with friends is a games night. With board, video and card games on the list, there are endless choices for your evening. Everyone can play something they enjoy, and for a bit of friendly competition you could add forefeits. They could be harmless, or if you’re looking to get a bit tipsy, maybe you have to down your drink. Either way, with or without forefeits, a games night is a perfect way to socialise with friends while keeping warm inside. 

Bowling and the arcade

Another brilliant indoor activity is bowling and the arcade. This is an activity that gets you out of the house, but you still get to stay inside. Just like the games night, it includes a bit of competition with friends. There’s nothing quite like scoring a strike while your mates are still bowling into the gutter or boasting your strength on the punching machine. Even if you may get a bit competitive, these are great activities to do this winter. 

Arts, crafts and a movie

An activity that is a bit more homey is an arts and crafts night with a movie. You and your friends can sit around the TV with a comfort film while creating artwork. Although they may not be art gallery worthy, they’ll still be good fun to make. Also, you could make the activity Christmas themed by watching a festive film and making Christmas decorations to put around the house, perfect preparation for the holidays. 

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Powerpoint night

The perfect actitvity to do if you want to have a laugh is a powerpoint night. Each of your friends gets to create a powerpoint and then present it to everyone. You could do ‘Who reposted that TikTok?’ or ‘Where everyone will be in 10 years’ time’. There are infinite possibilites to choose from and personalise to your friend group, making this a great way to have a cosy indoor evening with friends.

Dinner Party

A more traditional social activity is having a dinner party. You can dress up and feel fancy, or you can create a theme to base the evening around. The food and drink can be linked to a particular theme, and everyone can wear costumes to match. For example, the theme could be the beach, so the meal is seafood and the outfits are surfers. A dinner party is a classic for a reason, and dressing up can make it silly and entertaining.

Just because we’re entering the cold months doesn’t mean you have to stop having fun with your friends. Hopefully some of these activities have caught your eye and have inspired you how to enjoy the company of your friends while being stuck indoors.