Things to do

Stilettos on but nowhere to go? Ah, I can help with that! Muddy Stilettos is your go-to regional guide for the cool, quirky, new and unmissable happening in your ‘hood. Check out our Weekend, Weekly and Monthly What’s On guides to find out the insider info on everything from pop-ups, pubs and theatre to kids events, live music, new openings and shopping in Northamptonshire. Out you go and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do…

The best bluebell walks

Blooming 'eck! Bluebells are popping up in their billions across Northamptonshire. Here's where to find the best of them on your daily dose of exercise.
6 Delightful daffodil walks in Northants

They're the cheerful little trumpets that herald the arrival of spring and here are the best places in Northants to see them right now...
58 ultimate outdoor meet-ups 2 hours from Northants

Walking is sooo Lockdown 3. Come March 29, we’re ready for some new outdoors activities with friends or family. Try one of these fresh day trip ideas all within a 2 hour drive of Northants.
Get social! 7 perfect picnic spots (plus food)

It's official, picnics are THE hottest social event of the season. Dig out your hamper and waterproof blanket, and order a bite before you find a bench with your bestie.
Fantabulous Easter fun in Northants

Lockdown's easing and we're itching to do something other than stare at our own four walls for once. Enter your Muddy godmother with 10 of the most happening events to put a spring in your step this Easter.
Bring the bar to you: how to have a virtual night out

Counting down the days until that chilly pub garden come April? God, us too. Here's the next best thing: bar-quality cocktails, perfect ambience, and a whole lot of glam.
Have you heard the hot goss?

From new cafe openings, to glossy wedding venues and heritage museums - here's the inside line on the coolest happenings in Northants.
Half-term hack: the best online courses for kids

Run out of ways to entertain the kiddos? Check out Muddy's list of the best online classes and workshops that you can do from anywhere across the country, just in time for half-term.
Boredom begone: online courses & classes to do right now

Bored at home? No longer! Muddy's been hard at work finding you the very best online class to do in your county. From computer coding to nipple tassels, we've got it all.
Snowdrops everywhere!

The snowdrops have arrived and we've located the best drifts to visit near you. Some of our top snowdrops spots haven't been able to open yet this year, so if you know a secret location, please let us know in the comments below and remember to keep it local.
21 fab things to do in 2021

As we bid good riddance the year we'd all prefer to forget, it's time to start planning for our freedom. Here's our pick of all the best things to do in Northants in 2021.
6 of the best Boxing Day walks

Half the turkey's back in the fridge and the sherry bottle's in the recycling bin. Grab your wellies: it's time for the ubiquitous Boxing Day walk. Here are 6 of the best festive routes to put some colour in your cheeks.
Muddy reviews: Sherlock in Homes

What do theatres do when live performance is off the bill? Elementary, my dear Watson, Zoom straight into the audience's homes for interactive evenings of murder and intrigue.
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’s in: 10 new things to watch this week

Lazy day in front of the telly? Yes please! Here are the hottest new films and TV shows for you to sink your teeth into. Just add popcorn.
What’s in this week

Staying in again this week? You'll be needing our curated Muddy guide to the best things to stream from home then!
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Your ultimate Autumn Walks guide

Grab your kids, your besties, your dog and anyone else who is free to join you on our first Autumn Walks initiative with Joules - and win coats and wellies for the whole family!
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.