The urban guide to the countryside -

Well, hello!

I'm Joanna, editor of Muddy Wiltshire, 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.

Who wants to get married at The Copse?I do! Muddy road tests this awesome private wedding house near Henley.
32 brilliant days out with the kidsThe weather's divine, a staycation is on the cards, and the children need occupying. Oh hello Muddy Stilettos!
Summer Survival KitIn, out, shake it all about – 36 fantabulous things to do with the kids in Wilts and Glos over the long summer holiday!
West End KidsHeading to the big smoke this summer hols? Keep the Mudlets entertained with our pick of the best kids' theatre in town.
Make a splash!Hey hot stuff! Bit sweaty? Break out the Muddy bikini, we’re diving in. Read on for the best outdoor water fun in our 'hood.
Lovely pubs with roomsFancy a weekend away in the countryside? The Muddy editors across 19 counties know all the best spots for a relaxed overnighter
Autumn Open DaysWe're looking ahead to the autumn term (yikes!) and getting our School Open Days diary sorted. Here's all you need to know.
Christmas shopping, eek!Yes, we know it's early but get your gifts sorted at the Early Early Christmas Fair and then... chillax!

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The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

The Frogmill

Big flavours, a big grill and a big, friendly welcome is the order of the day at this newly zhuzhed up country pub near Cheltenham.
- Superflashy newsflash
  
  Break out the elasticated trousers, there’s some new feasting opportunities afoot at three of our favourite foodie establishments!
- The Daneway
  
  This one-time rural boozer near Cirencester is full of rustic charm and too-good-to-miss gastro-pub inventions.
- Helen Browning’s Royal Oak
  
  Homespun charm, yummy, wholesome food and dreamy rooms to overnight in, there is NOTHING not to like here!
- Fire up your palate
  
  Psst! The latest, greatest and super-new pop-up foodie nights you'll want to know about. Don't book anything till you read this!

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Need a seaside fix?

Feel the sand between your toes within a couple of hours – hurray for Muddy’s ten best beach day trips!
- Cotswold House Hotel
  
  This boutique townhouse hotel in Chipping Campden gives its country house cousins a run for their money.
- Holiday with Poldark!
  
  Fancy Aiden Turner, er, hanging out in Poldark Land this summer? We've hunted down the best Cornish coastal rentals.

Best foot forward

15 ways to rock your footwear this month, from garden parties and weddings to the ultimate girls’ night out.
- Christmas shopping, eek!
  
  Yes, we know it's early but get your gifts sorted at the Early Early Christmas Fair and then... smugly chillax!
- Your holiday wardrobe
  
  Nail it before everything sells out and you end up having to wear that crap sarong you bought in 1989. Muddy shows you how.

What book are you taking on holiday?

Never mind the holiday wardrobe, let’s sort out your holiday reading. Here’s the Muddy top 10 summer tomes. Save space in that suitcase!
- Summer’s best outdoor theatre
  
  From Shakespeare to Austen to Dickens and beyond, there's an al-fresco production for everyone this season.
- Love Island – yes or no?
  
  It's the talking point TV of the summer but the Muddy office is divided on Love Island. What about you? Time for a heated debate!
- Seeking literary inspiration?
  
  Well, you're in the right place. Muddy's pro bookworm Kerry Potter picks the best June reads for you. Go on, curl up in the sun...
- Hello pop-up cinema!
  
  The best outdoor cinemas in our 'hood this summer. Just add popcorn, a hot date and that all-important brolly.

Hello coworking!

Calling all freelancers, startup founders and digital nomads – if you want to boost your success, productivity and social life, find yourself a coworking space!
- Careers advisor – help!
  
  Job driving you mental? We put your work dilemmas to our clever new careers coach. Here's what she had to say.
- Fancy a job?
  
  Want to be part of a burgeoning superblog with fun in its DNA? Come and join Muddy Stilettos Glos and Wilts – it'll be a blast!
Kids
- The Uni American Dream
  
  Lots of sweating happening in the exam halls – but what's the next step? If your offspring is considering uni stateside, read on!
- Muddy half-term saviour
  
  Eek, they're off on hols again – but we've got ammunition. Check out these 15 faberoo things to do with the kids this half-term.

World Cup Wonders

Far be it from us to objectify the World Cup’s hottest footballers. Instead we’ve found you the smartest. Seriously!
- On the lash with Tim
  
  Tim Henman, party animal - who'd have thought it? Ahead of Wimbledon, the British tennis legend talks wine, his local hangouts and, er, more wine with Muddy's Kerry Potter.
- Trudy Simmons
  
  The Crazy Daisy Clarity coach and founder of the Hampshire Business Women Facebook Group, walks us round her fave places.
- Gee’s Favourite Places
  
  Kitchen-whizz Gee Cartwright on Johnny Depp, Moroccan street food, truffle hunting in Italy and sweet pineapples.
- Wish we were here!
  
  A one-woman interiors inspiration, Fiona McLeod has created a luxury bolthole full of AMAZING things.