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

Don’t leave it to chance! Choose from our handpicked selection of the best businesses near you.

The Muddy Awards 2018!!They're back! Vote for the most unique, quirky and utterly brilliant businesses in Wiltshire in our prestigious Awards from 23 April.
Gastro Heaven29 of the best cookery courses to tantalise your tastebuds (and impress your dinner guests), brought to you by the Muddy gang.
Hello coworking!Working at home in your pjs trying to resist the remote? Stop now! Coworking can boost your success, productivity and social life!
Check out these barns!Got a big celebration coming up? Or just want to holiday in staycation heaven? These big and beautiful barns are just the ticket!
Hot schools news!The new term has started and Muddy is here to bring you all the happenings at our fave schools - new Heads, Open days, school productions and our latest reviews. Get your diaries out now!
Blanket loveWant to make your home cosy, inviting and super stylish all year round? We’ve found just the person to show you how.
Fire up your palatePsst! The latest, greatest and super-new pop-up foodie nights you'll want to know about. Let's get the diary out!

FRI 27 - SUN 29 APRIL

MON 23 - SUN 29 APRIL

APRIL

Grey’s Brasserie

Whatley Manor’s revamped eaterie is cutting quite a swathe with its chic European interiors and innovative menu.
- Sunday lunch sorted
  
  Bring on the Yorkshire puds! The best spots for a weekend nosh up across 18 Muddy counties. Elasticated trousers on!
- The Porch House, Stow
  
  We came, we ate, and we loved the gorgeous exterior, romantic nooks and roomy spaces of The Porch House, Stow.
- Shall I be mum?
  
  Another macaroon? Don't mind if I do! The 33 best afternoon teas as chosen by our in-the-know editors.
- 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.

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Pack your bags, we’re off to Salisbury

The insider’s city guide to where to shop, walk, scoff and hang out.
- Sheep on Sheep Street
  
  This Stow-on-the-Wold hotel, restaurant and bar looks like a period drama on the outside – and on inside the scene is set for stylish, urbanite fun.
- Where to fly away
  
  We're all going on a summer holiday! Or is it actually a spring, autumn or winter one? Whatever your season, we have a destination for you.

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Hot off the press!

Want the superhot goss on a new funky independent boutique? Here you go then!
- Let it rain!
  
  These raincoats are so damned stylish you're going to be praying for the heavens to open just so you can strut your stuff in them!
- Let’s get physical!
  
  Don't worry we haven't recreated THAT Olivia Newton John video. But we have tested out the best sportswear around.

Sunshine books

Muddy’s pro-bookworm Kerry Potter picks this month’s best books. Ignore your family and friends, and get stuck in!
- Sex and the sisterhood
  
  Grab a Cosmo, Sex And The City is making a comeback… in Wiltshire! Meet New Yorker Kerry Ipema.
- Seeking book inspo?
  
  Do yourself a favour and make it one of Muddy pro-bookworm's Kerry's perfect picks for March. Clear space on your Kindle!
- Rebel Girls rock!
  
  We adore this illustrated children's book about kick-ass women. Nab a copy and your daughter will love you forever.
- Birdsong
  
  Can the First World War tearjerker's stage offensive pack the same emotional punch as Sebastian Faulk's knockout novel?

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
- Just a spoonful of sugar
  
  Mother-in-law's blown me out and the kids refuse another night with the sitter who falls asleep on the sofa...It's Mary Poppins to the rescue!
- Easter Holiday Camps
  
  A whole bunch of awesome suggestions in Wilts & Glos to excite, inspire and get the kids out of the house this holiday

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.