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Well, hello!

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

Christmas gift guide: for himWhat to buy the man in your life? Easy peasy! Here's our curated 'Best for Blokes', as chosen by our in-the-know editors across 22 gorgeous Muddy counties.
Party like you mean itGoing out out and nothing to wear? Harvey Nichols has come up trumps this season so here's my wishlist to whet your whistle. Plus win £500 worth of party clobber!
Christmas rappingWatch out John Lewis! IKEA's and M&S's Christmas adverts are bonkers and brilliant! Watch, laugh and tell us your favourite.
5 reasons to sort Christmas at Bicester VillageNew openings, live music, pop-ups, gorgeous gifts and fairy lights everywhere you turn - it's festive frolics all the way at BV.
Five awesome autumn walks!Grab your friends or family and try our pick of the prettiest walks in Northants - all with pubs nearby for that all-important pit stop.

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The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Lemon Jelley!

Bringing London quality supper clubs to the Shire! These special evenings combine fine dining from Burnt Lemon Catering and organic cocktails from Jelley’s Organic Vodka – two local food & drink heroes…
- 17 Fabulously Festive Christmas Lunches
  
  If you're looking for a decent spot for a Xmas lunch, we've rounded up a few Northants hot-spots to make it easy for you! 'Tis the season to be merry, fa la la la la...
- Muddy eats: The King’s Head, Spratton
  
  A super tasty dining experience turns this place into more than just your average pub
- Muddy visits The Stanwick Hotel
  
  Set in a beautiful rural location in two acres of landscaped gardens, you wouldn't know it's right on the edge of the A45. Step inside and take a look...
- Muddy eats – The Red Lion, Cranford
  
  Winner of Best Destination Pub in the Muddy Awards 2019, this is a BIG Northants foodie hot spot! Check out why...

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.

The 37 coolest party palaces

Got a big birthday celebration looming? Or fancy a weekend away with your squad? We’ve sniffed out the 37 dreamiest party palaces across the land, available for exclusive hire. Grab your gang and let’s go!
- Christmas at Whittlebury Park
  
  Venue scouting for the Christmas party? Want a little peace and quiet over the holidays but still be in the festive spirit? Here are just some quick reasons why Whittlebury Hall is THE! place to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
- 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.

5 simple ways to shake up your style

Throw out the rule book, become a fashion rebel and ring the changes this festive season – voilà, our top style tips for rebooting your wardrobe. Come in, little black dress, your time is up!
- Party like you mean it
  
  Going out out and nothing to wear? Harvey Nichols has come up trumps this season so here's my wishlist to whet your whistle. Plus win £500 worth of party clobber!
- Fashion overhaul at Rushden Lakes!
  
  Shopping is less of an expedition when you're in the heart Nene Valley surrounded by lakes. It's where big brand fashion meets lakeside restaurants and cafes. Yes please!

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
- 30 things to do this October half term
  
  Is it that time of year already? October half term is fast approaching (or has landed for some), so if you’re worrying about how you’re going to keep the little monsters out of mischief, then you're in the right place.
- Your ultimate Autumn Walks guide
  
  Grab 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!

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!