The urban guide to the countryside -

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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

Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.

Fri 19 – Sun 21 October: Keep the kids occupied at Super Camps or head to the Wharf Distillery for a fun family day out (free tasting!!)

Mon 15 - Sun 21 October

October 2018

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

10 cosy pubs to visit this Autumn

Temperatures have dropped, it’s dark at midday (ok, slight exaggeration) and there’s only one warm thing on the local horizon! The roaring fire of the cosiest, cutest, loveliest pubs in Northants.
- Muddy eats – The Red Lion, Cranford
  
  This is one quaint village pub that packs a punch...flavour wise. Super food, fab drinks and...
- 8 vegan friendly eateries
  
  Vegans unite! Got the munchies and not sure where to go? Muddy has your back with our guide to Vegan eateries
- 10 gluten free places to eat out
  
  A food trend that's gaining momentum and N'hants is certainly listening! Here's a Muddy round...
- Muddy visits Barton Hall (again ; )
  
  Any visit will have you feeling special at this super stylish Kettering hotel, and the extensive...

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Dog friendly luxe at Highgate House

Whether it’s a weekend away with the pooch or a romantic hot tub getaway, this hotel ticks quite a few boxes!
- Cheltenham, here we come!
  
  Ready for the races, peeps? Here's our guide to all that's in store at The November Meeting - it's gonna be a buzzing weekend!
- Girls’ weekend getaways
  
  Try these 30 awesome spas, inns, bars and retreats across the Muddy counties and reconnect with your bezzies in style.

Fashion overhaul at Rushden Lakes!

Shhhhhh, I’m not usually a fan of shopping centres, but when they’re in the heart of the beautiful Nene Valley surrounded by lakes – where big brand fashion meets lakeside restaurants and cafes – and I can take Muddy Paws…well then, I’m smitten!
- New season, new shoes
  
  Do you need any encouragement to buy new shoes? Does anyone?! Clear some space on the shoe rack - I've rounded up my Top 15 footwear favourites for autumn, from elegant ankle boots to the super-cool sneakers.
- Best foot forward
  
  15 ways to rock your footwear this month, from garden parties and weddings to the ultimate girls' night out.

Kinky Boots returns home…

The award winning musical sets Northampton alight! If you do one thing over the next fortnight, go and see this spectacular production at the Royal & Derngate!
- World Premiere – Lovely Bones
  
  Haunting, beautiful and funny, this is two hours of your evening VERY well spent. Maybe pack some tissues...
- Heading to Edinburgh Fringe?
  
  Don't become brochure blind at Edinburgh Fringe. Here are the show's that have made Muddy must-see list in 2018.

Flexible working – a personal view

It’s a contentious issue, that’s for sure! Wanna know what I think?
Kids
- Beachborough School, Nr Brackley
  
  Muddy says: Hard to find fault with this lovely co-ed prep school on the Bucks/Northants borders - a family vibe, pretty rural setting and great results.
- Bosworth College, Northampton
  
  Muddy says: Bosworth caters to a variety of needs for students other pursuits and creates a timetable that enables sport and study, both to a high level. They look at each candidate as an individual and design a solution to suit their needs. A hearty thumbs up from Ms Muddy!

Muddy makes the glossies!

Check out Muddy Stilettos over SIX pages in the brilliant Psychologies magazine!
- The weird world of Craig David
  
  What do Kestrel Kes, Louboutins and Willy Wonka have in common? Here are 10 things you didn't know about comeback king, Craig.
- World Cup Wonders
  
  Far be it from us to objectify the World Cup's hottest footballers. Instead we've found you the smartest. Seriously!