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.

New year, new youIt's 2019, it's our January Wellness Month, and it's the perfect time to look after yourself with these inspirational wellbeing retreats, courses, spas and festivals in Glos and Wilts
Your 2019 holiday inspoGoing anywhere nice on your holidays? Don't answer that until you've read Muddy's guide to the coolest travel trends for the year ahead.
How to be happy in 2019New Year, new chance to give yourself a great big shot of positive energy with one of these 28 inspirational ideas.
New Year walks, jaunts (and pubs)Climbing the walls after the turkey fest? It's time for walkies! Here's where the Muddy team will be running for the hills this New Year's Day and beyond
Ready to take charge of your life?Got any dreams packed away that you’ve given up on? Well, get ready to unpack them with this magical life-coaching experience which quite literally can change your life!
Having a baby?The team at Muddy have paired up with ante-natal expert duo Born to Parent to bring you the best ways of how to prepare for and look after your new arrival
Spring Open DaysWe're looking ahead to the Spring term (yikes!) and getting our School Open Days diary sorted. Here's all you need to know.
Going anywhere nice on your holiday?How about one of these gorgeous self-catering properties in the South West? Pretty as a pic, PLUS they all come with the option for learning or a wellbeing fix.

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The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

The Hollow Bottom

With its gee-gees pedigree, idyllic setting and standout pub fare, we’re backing this front runner in the ace country inns race.
- Old Ale and Coffee House
  
  A cool city pub bang in the centre of Salisbury, with eclectic design and really, really good food. What's not to love?
- 2019’s Michelin Stars
  
  It's the accolade that all chefs want – so who's reached for the stars in Glos, Wilts and surrounding counties this year?
- The Looking Glass
  
  Our new fave The Looking Glass introduces “Farm to Fork” cooking with an emphasis on local produce from the Cotswolds
- Hot goss on the foodie front!
  
  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

The best house party in the mountains

Ready for more partying after the Xmas season is over? How about heading for the Alps for the best party you can imagine?
- St Lucia, beyond the beaches
  
  As the nights draw in and the weather gets bloomin' chilly, what's the best thing to do? Book a holiday, of course! Fancy something with loads of adventure for the kids? It's got to be St Lucia, baby!
- What’s the Cotswolds vibe?
  
  Love the Cotswolds? Here's our guide to our favourite Cotwolds market towns, and where to stay when you visit

Witness the fitness! The best new sports gear for 2019

Finding it hard to kickstart that hardcore new exercise regime? Buy some slinky new kit and you’ll be sprinting around the park faster than Mo Farah (possibly).
- Jumper perfection
  
  Got a style conscious teen at home? Muddy has snooped out these fab-tastic sweaters for the young (and older) men in your life
- 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 sneakers.

Your unmissable 2019 culture planner

Want to make the most of 2019? Muddy’s culture vulture Kerry Potter has curated the best new TV, music, theatre, film, books and art of the year. Get yer diary out!
- Review: Motown the musical
  
  The story of Motown, from single label biz to mega-label empire (the Supremes, the Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and all), is funkier than fiction
- The best books of 2018
  
  Attention bookworms! Put this little lot on your list and you can thank us later. We've chosen our top 10 tomes of 2018. Has your favourite made the cut?

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!
Kids
- Sloping off
  
  We've snooped around for the perfect way to have a family ski holiday with pre-teens, teens and other big kids!
- The future of education
  
  Progressive Knighton House School in Durweston announced the changes in their CE programme earlier this year. We at Muddy are pleased to have been asked back to explore a little bit more...

Meet the author: Frances Trussell

Muddy meets former broadcast journalist turned mindfulness coach, Frances Trussell, whose first book is out on Fri 30 Nov.
- 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.