How to stay cool at an outdoor market in the heat!
Posted on 13th July 2022
The sun is lovely (obvs), but there’s such a thing as a little bit toooo hot!
Here are some top tips from our Bristol Market makers for keeping your cool when working outdoors in the heat.
![hands holding up a bottle of sunscreen](https://www.bristolmarket.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/sunscreen-1024x683.jpg)
![ice cubes](https://www.bristolmarket.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ice-cubes-1024x683.jpg)
Don’t forget to put sunscreen on and have a break in the shade as often as you can.
Take some ice packs to apply to your skin/neck/forehead and/or a cool water mist (store them in a cool bag).
Freeze half a bottle of water or juice in the freezer, then top up with tap water before leaving home.
Have some cold/frozen wet tea towels to put around your neck.
Chew on frozen berries.
![frozen cranberries](https://www.bristolmarket.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/frozen-berries-1024x683.jpg)
![cherry and cream ice lollies, with fresh cherries](https://www.bristolmarket.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/pink-cherry-ice-lollies-1024x683.jpg)
A little bag of frozen peas makes a great ice pack and handy snack for kids.
Apply ice or a cold water bottle to pulse points.
Stay in the shade.
Wear a hat if you’re in the sun.
If you have a fabric sun hat, soak it in water before putting on your head!
![big straw sun hat on a mannequin head](https://www.bristolmarket.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/straw-sun-hat-1.jpg)
![small watermelon shaped ice lolly on a stick](https://www.bristolmarket.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/watermelon-ice-lolly-1024x683.jpg)
Happy Summer!
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