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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

7 perfect days of summer - just add gin!Ableforth's Bathtub gin looks cool, tastes even better and will rev you up for a summer of fun. Here, win a case (yup, six bottles of it!) and find out for yourself.
In all your FineryNeed a summer party frock? We can help with that! Cool London brand Finery majors in chic dresses and jumpsuits, and - guess what? - we have 10 x £500 worth of its goodies up for grabs.
46 stunning summer pubsFancy sipping a cold one in a pretty al fresco pub setting with friends or fam? Here are the best of the bunch across all the Muddy counties. Cheers!
Summer's Outdoor Cinema HotspotsGrab yer blanket, find that old camping chair and book your tickets. We've got the best places to catch a movie outdoors in Northants
Clink clink! It's the Muddy Awards drinks!Check out all of the pictures, the fun and the smiles! Well done to everyone...2019 rocked!

Fri 19th Jul - Sun 21st Jul

Monday 15th July - Sunday 21st July

July 2019.

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

The 20 best beachside eats

Make the most of the British summer at one of our Muddy-recommended coastal eateries. Napkin at the ready? Let’s do this!
- New to Northants!
  
  Nosey parker, moi? If you’re looking for the lowdown on all things local, I’ve got the gossip, oh yeah, baby!
- 24 fabulous summer pubs in Northants!
  
  Town centre pubs, country pubs, foodie pubs, drinkie pubs and even a sport pub. Check out where to go when the sun's out
- 46 stunning summer pubs
  
  Fancy sipping a cold one in a pretty al fresco pub with friends or fam? Here are the best of the bunch across the Muddy counties.
- Muddy tries Heavenly Desserts
  
  From cookie dough delicacies to heavenly, fluffy waffles, Heavenly Desserts' experienced artisans create tantalising works of art

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.

Staycation or wknd break? 10 beautiful Norfolk beaches

We live soooooo far from the sea, it’s my only little gripe about our fair Shire. But when we do get out East, to Norfolk in particular, what a choice we do have! With over 30 beaches in North and East Norfolk alone, it’s a nice dilemma to have. And despite the deluge of rain […]
- Muddy visits Stanbrook Abbey Hotel
  
  When a hotel is related to Fawsley Hall and it showcases a £4.2m Renovation of a very snazzy Refectory Dining Room & Terrace, you know we gotta take a peak (even if it's in Worcester)!
- Muddy visits Kettering Park Spa – Ahhhhhhhh
  
  An oasis of calm off the A14 and perfect for a Mother-Daughter bonding break!

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!
- First time fashion
  
  Ready for an adventure? Us too! At Muddy we’ve committed to new experiences this summer (both cultural and clothes related, natch).
- 5 reasons to buy a Tusting bag (or accessory)
  
  Not heard of Lavendon based Tusting? You have now, and you'll thank us for it!

WHAM! – Throwback to the 80s

Find a pair of neon leggings, some oversized jewellery and grab a Club Tropicana drink. The Castle Theatre is going full on Wham-tastic!
- The top 10 books of the summer
  
  Don't pack your suitcase or load up your Kindle until you've read this! Muddy's books editor Kerry has picked the 10 best books to get stuck into on holiday.
- Summer’s Outdoor Cinema Hotspots
  
  Grab yer blanket, find that old camping chair and book your tickets. We've got the best places to catch a movie outdoors in Northants
- The Castle Theatre goes Atomic (Kitten)
  
  Natasha Hamilton is the panto star this Christmas! Aladdin is going to blow your socks off! Oh yes it is...
- The books you MUST read this summer
  
  June's best new books are a corking bunch, including Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert's breathtaking new novel. Check out Kerry Potter's reviews - and then win the whole lot!

Flexi-time – are you working it out?

Flexible working is a buzzy phrase, but seriously – how many of us actually live the dream? Read on to find out how it could work for you.
- Blending Work and Life?
  
  It's no longer about 'work life balance'. Now, the buzz words are about 'blending' - so do you have what it takes to fully mix business with pleasure?
- Flexible working – a personal view
  
  It's a contentious issue, that's for sure! Wanna know what I think?
Kids
- Rushden Lakes fest for 2nd B’day
  
  Can you believe it’s already been two years since the opening of Rushden Lakes? Oh, how time flies. To celebrate, the Lakes are pulling out all the stops to make it a Birthday to remember
- Rushden Lakes – the one-stop-shop for May half term
  
  Exploring, climbing, canoeing and pizza competitions, what more do you want for the school holiday break?

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!
- It’s a gin thing!
  
  “First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you,”...
- My favourite things
  
  Rachel Johnstone is lucky lady. She has the dream job as home-finder extraordinaire at Stacks Property Search, so wouldn't we like to know a few of her favourite places and things to do in and around Northamptonshire? You bet we would...