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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

Don’t leave it to chance! Choose from our handpicked selection of the best businesses near you.

Bedford Girls’ School, BedfordThis is no ordinary girls’ school, it's just full of optimism and oozes creativity. Welcome to Bedford Girls’ School.
The Muddy Awards 2018!!They're back! Vote for the most unique, quirky and utterly brilliant businesses in Northants in our prestigious Awards from 23 April.
Come one come all; the Althorp Food and Drink Festival 2018Sunny skies and artisan pizza pies, it's the super tasty Althorp food and drink festival
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April

Sunday lunch sorted

Bring on the Yorkshire puds! The best spots for a weekend nosh up across 18 Muddy counties (including three in Northants)!
- Pinkies out for the best afternoon teas – all 33 of them!
  
  The Muddy editors have raised their perfectly-poised pinkies to find the best afternoon teas...
- Beautiful Barton Hall
  
  I loved this hotel. Just to get it out there from the beginning. Super stylish with a great...
- Pubs to visit in south Northants
  
  Silverstone local Bethan Fanthorpe taps into Muddy readers' favourite cosy pubs in the locale! A glass of wine by an open fire is sure to get rid of those winter blues and keep you warm until spring
- Go Wild(wood) in half term at Rushden Lakes
  
  I had the two Mudlets (17 and 13 respectively), plus the girlfriend of the eldest, where could...

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Best Cookery Schools

29 of the best cookery courses to tantalise your tastebuds (and impress your dinner guests).
- Your 2018 long-haul holiday planner
  
  We're all going on a summer holiday! Or is it actually a spring, autumn or winter one? Whatever your season, we have a destination for you.
- Chasing the winter sun
  
  With all the fun of the festive season behind us, it must be time to book a holiday and enjoy...

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

The Paris wardrobe – Rushden Lakes

Planning a trip overseas this Winter? Rushden Lakes has all the wardrobe solutions for a chilly trip to France. Stylish and warm too.
- 5 reasons to buy a Tusting bag (or accessory)
  
  Not heard of Tusting? Well you have now, and we guarantee you'll be coveting one of their beautiful...
- What do you mean I love the fashion at Rushden Lakes?
  
  Shopping is less of an expedition when you're in the heart Nene Valley surrounded by lakes. It's where where big brand fashion meets lakeside restaurants and cafes. Yes please!

The Insider Guide to Northampton

Want to visit but have no idea what to see, do and try? We do! We do!
- Come one come all; the Althorp Food and Drink Festival 2018
  
  Sunny skies and artisan pizza pies, it's the Althorp food and drink festival
- 5 films which should be on your radar this Easter
  
  Check out these sparkly new blockbusters to get you up and out of the house this Easter

Muddy needs an intern!

Muddy Northants is looking for a brilliant Northamptonshire-based intern who is a self-confessed culture vulture.
Kids
- Bedford Girls’ School, Bedford
  
  This is no ordinary girls’ school. After my visit, I feel calmer and lighter. What I take away with me is a dose of optimism and a boost of creativity. Welcome to Bedford Girls’ School (Muddy Herts editor, Sandra).
- A one-stop fun hop Easter at Rushden Lakes
  
  Loads of Easter things to do for both adults and Mudlets. Plus there's always wine available to wash down all that chocolate!