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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

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Kids' rooms to blow your mind!Time to re-do the Mudlets' rooms? Here are nine children’s room ideas that show the fun side of interior design
Art’s rising rock starsBlank walls but your budget doesn't stretch to an Emin or Hirst? Here's 12 cool, collectable artists who won't require you to sell a loved one (and may prove to be a good investment).
Autumn School Open DaysLooking ahead? There's no time like the present to book in those school Open Days for the autumn...Don't sweat it, Muddy's got it covered
18 summer day tripsExhausted all your local entertainment options already this summer hols? We've scoured far and wide beyond Wilts and Glos for some great day trip ideas.
The bumper Summer Holiday guideLooking for ideas to keep the kids entertained this summer? You're in luck - here are loads of cool things to do with kids over the holidays.

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The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Insider Guide to the Isle of Wight

This island may be small in stature but it’s packed to the brim with great foodie heaven. Muddy’s Hants and IOW editor Danielle gives us the lowdown.
- The best brunch in town
  
  The most lipsmackingly indulgent meal of the day and we have 47 of the best ones to tempt you with, from vegan to full English, flat white to green detox. Just add friends and a hangover.
- The 20 best beachside eats
  
  Make the most of the British summer at one of our Muddy-recommended coastal eateries. Napkin at the ready? Let's do this!
- 46 stunning summer pubs
  
  Fancy sipping a cold one in a pretty al fresco pub with friends or fam? Here are the best of the bunch across the Muddy counties.
- The 30 best local artisan gins
  
  The 30 best artisan gins across the Muddy counties - rack them up, throw in some Juniper berries and rosemary, and let's get drinking!

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.

Mauritius for families

Mauritius isn’t just for honeymooners there’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy – from soft white sands and clear blue seas to a rich and vibrant culture.
- Edinburgh Fringe: Muddy’s must-sees
  
  There are over 3,500 shows on at the Fringe. Need some help whittling them down? Here are Muddy's faves for 2019
- Woolley Grange – spot on luxury for families
  
  Any hotel that collects the Mudlets from my room for brekkie and lets me sleep in is top notch in my book. Check out the Luxury Family Hotel that is Woolley Grange

Word up

Too busy to say it yourself? Lacking the vocab to express your feelings after a long day battling spreadsheets or sprogs? Let a classic slogan T do it for you.
- In all your Finery
  
  Need a summer party frock? This under-the-radar label majors in cool dresses and jumpsuits. We've got £500 worth of Finery goodies up for grabs for 10 lucky Muddy readers - that's £5k worth of foxy fashion! (Sorry! This competition has closed.)
- Fabulous festi gear
  
  Eye popping Indonesian-style Dutch wax batik dresses, shoes, hats, cushions – and brollies – to get you in the festival mood

Best kids’ movies this summer

With the weather a bit unpredictable, it’s a good week for a cinema trip. It’ll keep ’em quiet for a couple of hours while you have a sneaky snooze, right?
- Summer’s best outdoor theatre
  
  From Shakespeare to Austen to Dickens and beyond, there's an al-fresco production for everyone this season.
- Summer reads
  
  This month's best new books are a corking bunch, including Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert's breathtaking new novel.

Gotta Have It

Stationery is one of my specialist subjects. And – whoop! – it’s National Stationery Week. Check out this sexy lot. Hubba bubba!
Kids
- New head for Warminster
  
  Want a fabulous school that nurtures happy, confident and community-spirited pupils? Warminster is friendly, co-ed, all through to 18 day and boarding school with a brand new head!
- Got sibling squabbles? Uh, yep!
  
  The holidays are here, and you know what that means. The kids are driving you nuts and, even worse, driving each other nuts! We turn to the fabulous Parenting Partnership for some top tips

Muddy meets Terry

Eighties skankers The Specials are back with a fab new album and a headline slot at Cornbury festival. We nabbed Terry Hall to talk shopping, selfies and his career as a barber.
- 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
- Meet the author: Frances Trussell
  
  Muddy meets former broadcast journalist turned mindfulness coach, Frances Trussell, whose first book is out on Fri 30 Nov.