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I'm Anna-Lou, editor of Muddy Northamptonshire, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

Gotta Have It

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Your ultimate Autumn Walks guideGrab your kids, your besties, your dog and anyone else who is free to join you on our first Autumn Walks initiative with Joules - and win coats and wellies for the whole family!
Northants Best Kept Secret - Homefield GrangeA 5* luxury escape that gives you a serious health kick while showing you how to live life well (for longer)!
Beauty Pie - your new beauty BBFBeauty Pie is *the* cult skin, hair and make-up brand everyone's talking about - and we've got an exclusive Muddy offer (code MUDDYSENTME) just for you!
Spa time!Back to work, harassed and, quite frankly, in need of a spa day? Read on for 41 best pamper spots across the Muddy counties.
Back to school...at Whittlebury ParkSummer holidays are almost over so now it’s your turn to unwind and relax. Here's the lowdown on the spa package to get you back on track!

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October 2019

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Fine dining, but not as we know it!

Hibiscus gives a whole new meaning to fine dining! There’s no fusty dining room and hushed convo here. This is fine dining 2020; and it can be as fun as the food!
- The George, Great Oxendon
  
  Sunday roast at this beautiful bucolic pub ticks all the boxes.
- The Langton Arms
  
  This village local in Church Langton has had a complete refurb. Gone is the dated pub and in its place is something seriously stylish and the food's not bad either.
- Tapas pop-up at Ruby & Claret
  
  Quirky, under-the-radar and all about making wine fun - Ruby & Claret is the kind of business that Muddy exists for. Check out this hidden gem.
- Muddy eats: The Workhouse
  
  This Brixworth hotspot takes brunching to a whole new level...

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.

Muddy reviews: Fowey Hall, Cornwall

Muddy’s Kerry Potter headed to this stunning Cornish corker (and inspo for Toad Hall in The Wind In The Willows) for a weekender with her brood. Here’s the brand new Muddy verdict.
- Back to school…at Whittlebury Park
  
  Summer holidays are almost over so now it’s your turn to unwind and relax. Here's the lowdown on the spa package to get you back on track!
- Muddy checks out 25 cool places to camp
  
  Those yurts, lodges and cool glampy sites are getting more and more popular, so here's a heads up on the best places to start your search

Stylist to the stars – 10 Autumnal trends

Rawrrr, the ultimate fashion event at Rushden Lakes made a wild return, this time round taking us from Summer to Autumn/Winter courtesy of some brilliant fashion gurus
- Win 7 perfect pieces to ease you into Autumn
  
  Muddy's fashion fave hush has triumphed with its new trans-seasonal collection - and we have five - yes FIVE! - sets of our fashion edit to give away, worth over £3500. *This giveaway is now closed*
- In all your Finery
  
  Need a summer party frock? This under-the-radar label majors in cool dresses and jumpsuits. We've got £500 worth of Finery goodies up for grabs for 10 lucky Muddy readers - that's £5k worth of foxy fashion! (Sorry! This competition has closed.)

Flexible working – a personal view

It’s not often we get serious at Muddy – we’re too busy clowning around and main-lining gin usually of course – but flexible working is such a serious issue. And for so many women, lack of it is a serious problem. It’s such a hot potato right now but there’s lots of talk without much actually being done […]
Kids
- Firework displays in Northants 2019
  
  Remember, remember the most important date in November! Get ready for an explosion of the most spectacular and hottest bonfire nights and firework displays in and around Northampton. So, grab your gloves, hats and sparklers and get ready for a banging night. Oh and if we have missed any out or you know of any that are worth mentioning, let us know!
- 4 ways to shake up your child’s education
  
  Amidst countless stories of anxious children and stressed teachers, is it time to rethink how we school our kids? The head of Swanbourne Prep School in Bucks thinks so!

Well, hello you!

How has Keanu Reeves not aged in 30 years?! The laconic Hollywood star is back in a fashion campaign that’s got social media a-swooning. Shall we examine the evidence?
- Is your baby the cutest?
  
  Here's how they can be Baby of the Month at Photo-times while you pocket £200 of John Lewis vouchers...
- Northamptonshire – Britain’s most foodie county!
  
  It's the launch of Northamptonshire Year of Food and Drink!