The urban guide to the countryside -

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

The Muddy Awards 2019 - Meet your Finalists!Finalists are in. Time to vote for your local faves in the Muddy Awards! Who will be crowned winners of 2019? Go, go, go!
The Music Barn - Kettering's hottest festivalThe Music Barn Festival at Cranford is back for its sixth year and it's a blinder of an event!
Wonderful weddingsPlanning a wedding? Don't do anything until you've consulted our comprehensive wedding guide for all 21 Muddy counties. The dreamiest venues, florists, photographers and more- you're welcome!
Family-friendly rentalsEaster's approaching, you need to reconnect with your fam, and we have just the thing to help - 30 gorgeous self-catering cottages across the Muddy counties!

Friday 24th May - Sunday 26th May.

Monday 20th May - Sunday 26th May.

May 2019

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Swanning around in Lamport

The Swan at Lamport – gorgeous countryside, family friendly and super tasty; a true Northamptonshire favourite and it’s perfect location for a gentle, post Sunday lunch amble at nearby Brixworth or Pitsford.
- 10 Muddy pubs with gorgeous beer gardens
  
  The heatwave is on its way back, so grab the girls (or even the Mudlets) and get thee to a pub garden, pronto. It's something cold and fizzy for me, merci beaucoup!
- 10 cool things your Mum might like
  
  We've put together a list of restaurants, spas and quirky ideas in Northants that we're sure your Mum will love!
- Muddy eats – The Red Lion, Cranford
  
  This is one quaint village pub that really packs a punch...flavour wise. Super food, fab drinks and a wonderful vibe all together. It's a proper country local with a beating heart!
- From fine dining to award-winning curry…
  
  Want variety? You're in the right county to be spoiled for choice...

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

For the best things happening in Northamptonshire

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Best cottage stays in Cambs!

Muddy Cambs has pulled together some tip top holiday cottages that all come with waterside locations – better still they’re in the big sky countryside of Cambridgeshire (a mere hop skip and a jump from Northants.
- 10 cool things your Mum might like
  
  We've put together a list of restaurants, spas and quirky ideas in Northants that we're sure your Mum will love!
- Muddy stays at the 5th best B&B in the world
  
  The Swallows Rest B&B philosophy has always been 'we don't do ordinary', and we at Muddy...

The joy of jumpsuits

It’s been about five years since jumpsuits boinged back onto fashion’s radar, after decades in the wilderness. So what exactly is it about jumpsuits that quickens the pulse – and why the hell should you invest in one?
- 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!
- French Girl Style with Image Matters
  
  Super stylist, Jane Sumner, advises Muddy on how to nail the effortless and chic style!

BBC Question Time hosted by Northampton High School

The iconic TV show even gave the girls at the school a workshop and a glimpse of how broadcasting works
- Rock of Ages comes to Royal & Derngate…
  
  Like a pantomime on Acid but...where's Audrey?
- Northampton High to host BBC’s Question Time
  
  Wanna be part of it Mudsters? Check the out the details here!
- Dinasour Live! Go. It’s like Jurassic Park!!!
  
  Astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs that are going to make memories forever. Well done Royal & Derngate!
- Walk the Bluebells of Northants
  
  Who doesn't love a bed of bluebells? Here are a few of our faves; where are yours?

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?
Kids
- Spratton Hall
  
  Muddy says: Spratton Hall is a beautiful co-educational day prep school for children aged 4-13, based in 50 acres of Northamptonshire’s, beautiful countryside.
- Dinasour Live! Go. It’s like Jurassic Park!!!
  
  Astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs that are going to make memories forever. Well done Royal & Derngate!

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!