Spotlight

What's on this week 14-20 SeptemberLine up on the starting grid: there's loads going on this week in Northants from classic cars and cinema screenings to online festivals, open studios and a brand new farmer's market.
Muddy reviews: Flore HouseThis jaw-dropping boutique country house retreat in a peaceful village setting boasts twenty acres of grounds to explore and impeccable interior design with a witty contemporary twist.
Bottoms up! The best new indie drinksGot a large glass to hand? We’ve rounded up 42 of the best new independent drinks from across the Muddy counties from wine and gin to rum and beer.
What's on in SeptemberNaughty September, you've sneaked up on us! Here's your Muddy guide to what's on this month, from art, theatre and live music to films and outdoor fuuuun. Be prepared!
House swap! What does £1m get you?Upping sticks to pastures new? Let's see what a cool million will get you on the property market in Northants and further afield - quite a lot, as it happens!

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

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Gotta Have It

Boxed wine has a bad rep, but forget everything you know - it stays fresh for longer, contains litres of tipple and can actually be really tasty. Here's what we're sipping.

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Little Black Book

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Flore House

Lemon & Bark

Style My Kid

The Granary at Fawsley

Michelle Riches (CDH RSHom) Registered Homeopath

MS Campbell

Towcester Racecourse

Sheaf Street Health Store

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Launch review: The Pig, Harlyn Bay, Cornwall

On its opening day, Muddy’s ed-in-chief Hero Brown was the first to eat lunch at the brand new Pig hotel in Harlyn Bay (what a trooper!). So what was the verdict – and is it worth a trip to North Cornwall?
- The finest afternoon teas in Northants
  
  Here at Muddy Manor we are very particular about our afternoon teas (FYI its jam first, then cream), so we've picked out the most spiffing local spots for a cucumber sandwich and a proper cuppa cha.
- What’s on this week in Northants
  
  All the gear and no idea? Leave it with us, we've got all the latest on what's happening this week in Northants, so slip on your stilettos and skip this way.
- What’s on in August in Northants
  
  No one's more excited than us that summer fun is starting to happen. There's loads going on this August from outdoor cinema to theatre and pop-up food events. Masks on, step this way.
- 8 of the best posh takeaways
  
  Desperate to sink your teeth into some fine dining but don't feel ready to take your chances at a restaurant? At your service, Northamptonshire's fanciest takeaways.

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Your ultimate autumn culture planner 2020

Culture vultures, grab your diaries. Here’s your Muddy-curated cheat sheet to the season’s best art, theatre, TV, books and film in the UK.
- Boredom begone! Here’s what to watch this week
  
  In need of something new to sink your teeth into? Muddy to the rescue! Here are the latest TV and film releases coming to a screen near you.
- Into London: the capital reopens
  
  With the tourist count at an all-time low, now is the time to swerve the endless queues and enjoy London's cultural bounty.
- What to watch this week: new boredom-busters
  
  What is there to tune into this week, I hear you cry? Everything from nature meditations to reality shows - here's eight of our top picks.
- Back-to-school films we give an A+
  
  The best days of your life, they said. Hmmm... perhaps not! Re-live the pain and the glory with Muddy's top 10 school films.

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- Weekend recipe inspo, courtesy of Jessie Ware
  
  Marmalade chicken and miso chocolate chip cookies, anyone? Foodie singer Jessie Ware shares her #PerfectPairing recipes to celebrate M&S launching at Ocado. Dig in!
Wellbeing
- 8 brilliant bike rides in Northants
  
  Seasoned pro or one of the thousands who opted to get on their bikes during lockdown, we've tested some great local rides to give those glutes a workout.
- What’s on in August in Northants
  
  No one's more excited than us that summer fun is starting to happen. There's loads going on this August from outdoor cinema to theatre and pop-up food events. Masks on, step this way.

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Muddy reviews: Flore House

This jaw-dropping boutique country house retreat in a peaceful village setting boasts twenty acres of grounds to explore and impeccable interior design with a witty contemporary twist.
- Top places to stop on your way to Cornwall and the South West
  
  Driving down to your staycation and need a lunch pit-stop or runaround with the dog/kids? We've sniffed out the best places to stop near the south-west's major routes.
- Muddy’s Insider Guide to the Isle of Wight
  
  This sunny little Island may be small in stature but it's packed to the brim with amazing things to check out. We've got the top tips on how to discover the real Isle of Wight.

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Back-to-school for grown-ups

The kids may be going back to school but why should they get all the new gear? We all deserve shiny winter boots and bags too. Here’s our pick for back-to-school style.
- Which entrepreneur won Tide’s £2000 helping hand?
  
  Thanks for asking! Say hello to Jade and her delicious bakery business and find out how the money has helped her boost her business to the next level.
- How to work from home (without going stir-crazy)
  
  Working from your home office (or, er, the sofa) for the foreseeable? Don't panic! These top tips will help you stay calm, collected and productive - or at the very least, sane.
Kids
- Muddy reviews: Creation Theatre’s online drama club
  
  This engaging and innovative new online drama club is a brilliant way of exploring classic literature and ways of storytelling and if your idea of a Zoom call involves sitting still and glazing over in front of a screen, think again.
- Bedford Girls’ School, Bedford
  
  This independent school for girls age 7-18 is a truly refreshing environment, with outstanding facilities, where girls can try everything, take responsibility for their choices and feel completely confident in their own skin.

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New season fashion trends: A/W 2020

The fashionistas have spoken! Add pieces from these five trends to your wardrobe to nail autumn/ winter style this year.
- The shacket: your new sartorial hero
  
  What do you get when you cross a jacket with a shirt? A shacket, of course! Here’s our pick of the best to take you into autumn, from local stores to high street staples.
- New season jumpsuits to buy now
  
  Chic, comfy and transitional - the jumpsuit is a must-have staple in your summer/autumn wardrobe. Shall we go shopping?

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- The essential no make-up kit
  
  It’s a trend that’s not going away anytime soon; make-up so subtle that it just makes you look like a brighter and better version of yourself. Here’s the Muddy guide.
- Hello tootsies! The best at-home pedi kits
  
  It's starting to feel a lot like peak summer and with the mercury knocking 25 degrees on a regular basis, it means it's also time to expose The Feet. Ready, set, attack!

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My favourite places: William Sitwell

Food writer and MasterChef judge William Sitwell has called the chocolate box village of Weston in South Northants home all his life, with Weston Hall having been in the family since 1714. Fancy a peek into his personal Little Black Book?
- Muddy Meets Jen Brister
  
  Desperate for a night out and some belly laughs? We hear you, which is why we caught up with Jen Brister ahead of her drive-thru comedy gig, Car Park Party, this Friday at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton.
- Muddy meets: Shlomo, beatboxer
  
  Record-breaking beatboxer Shlomo has a new project on his hands - raising money for the NHS in association with UK theatres. Tell us about it, Shlo!
- What I’ve learnt in lockdown
  
  Love it or loathe it, lockdown has given us time to learn new skills but has it taught us something deeper? Muddy tapped five women juggling careers, babies and even a tumour, to tell all.
- Muddy gets chefy with Olivia Burt
  
  We catch up with the 'Masterchef: The Professionals' finalist to find out her backstage goss, favourite dishes and top spots to eat in London.