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I'm Joanna, editor of Muddy Wiltshire, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

Gotta Have It

Winter gloom be gone! Spring is here - and with it a gorgeous range of eco-friendly designer handbags that are also super practical.

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Getting prepared for isolation with your kids - 10 tipsConfined with your kids and working from home? 10 tips to help
Keep calm and stay inShut for eating/shopping in but this creative lot are are now offering take away and delivery services, online shopping or exercise. Make sure you keep us updated and we'll pop you on the list.
Easter: Best Outdoor WalksThe National Trust has just announced that they are going to try and keep as many of their gardens and parklands open, for free so here's some of the prettiest walks in Wilts to enjoy if you feel safe enough to venture outside.
Worried about CV Lockdown?We've chatted to experts at Age Space to get some practical advice if your parents are over 70 and facing immenent isolation.
Staying in? Meet your new boxset addictionsWe're not going to mention the C-word but if you're staying in more right now, isolate yourself with the television remote and watch these boxset corkers pronto.

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The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Eat Out View more
Muddy eats: The Pig-near Bath

Smart but super relaxed, fine dining – and nights away – at the lusciously laid back hotel and restaurant The Pig-near Bath
- March’s Best Eats
  
  Ready to hit the town? Cue the Muddy-approved local, cool dining spots.
- And the Top 50 Gastropubs 2020 are…
  
  Whose tripled-cooked chips got them into the gastropub hall of fame? Roomy pants on, let's tuck in – NINE of the West Country's foodie pubs made the grade
- Incoming! The day of luuurve…
  
  OK, so we’re being all cutesy and traditional here but, y’know, some of us have a hot date coming up (not me, obvs). So let’s bow to the big day of love and snoop out our fave places for a slap up dinner or a fun activity with the love of your life.
- Gastro Heaven
  
  30 of the best cookery courses across the Muddy counties to tantalise your tastebuds, and impress even the fussiest dinner guest.

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

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

Travel View more
Restaurants with rooms

Dreaming of a foodie getaway? We’ve scoured the Muddy counties for hotel stays with serious culinary credentials for when lock-down lifts. Tuck in.
- Gotta Love the National Trust
  
  Free entry and car parking to most National Trust open spaces - here's where to head in Wilts if you want to get outdoors and breathe!
- Future escapes…
  
  It's a worrying time right now, but we all need to dream...Our favourite local travel consultant reassures us for future travel.

Fashion View more
5 of the best… French slogan jumpers

Bonjour, sexy new knitwear! These chic slogan jumpers are guaranteed to add a little je ne sais quoi to any ensemble – we adore.
- 4 new season trends to try (and one to avoid)
  
  The high street is awash with new spring/summer goodies. Overwhelmed? Here's our pick of the new trends worth exploring - and how to wear them.
- Dotty about polka dots!
  
  We're going dotty over the return of an old favourite print - welcome back, polka dot!

Arts & Culture View more
Keep a journal…

In these unusual times, keeping a journal might provide some much needed solace and peace.
- Staying in? Meet your new boxset addictions
  
  We're not going to mention the C-word but if you're staying in more right now, isolate yourself with the television remote and watch these boxset corkers pronto.
- March Books
  
  Reasons to be cheerful: spring has sprung and a brilliant new batch of March books has arrived. Gather around, and let Muddy tell you a story.

Work View more
A Muddy guide to ‘WFH’

Take it from two editors who know, thanks Muddy Cornwall & Devon, plying your trade from home can be hard work. Here are some top tips.
Kids
- Get creative! 6 fun at-home classes for kids
  
  School's out for... well, nobody's quite sure, but never fear, we've got something to fill their days with these six fun online classes.
- Easter: Best Outdoor Walks
  
  The National Trust has just announced that they are going to try and keep as many of their gardens and parklands open, for free so here's some of the prettiest walks in Wilts to enjoy if you feel safe enough to venture outside.

People View more
J’adore/ J’abhor

Parlez-vous teen slang? The language barrier has always been a problem when it comes to parent/child communications. Do you find the way your little darlings speak totally basic or, like, lit?
- Planning a wedding?
  
  Then you’ll need to be fabulous – we love love love these super stylists who will transform your wedding venue into a little slice of heaven
- Children and tech: an alternative view
  
  Tech often gets a bad rap - see how it beguiles our children into gaming for 8 hours a day, for a start. But a recent interview made me see things a little differently - and it might do the same for you.