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.

FRI 22 - SUN 24 JUNE

MON 18 - SUN 24 JUNE

JUNE

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!
- Three Tuns Freehouse
  
  After a country pub for lunch? We've found just the joint. We came, we ate, and we were WOW-ed!
- Grey’s Brasserie
  
  Whatley Manor’s revamped eaterie is cutting quite a swathe with its chic European interiors and innovative menu.

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Cotswold House Hotel & Spa

Classy and discreet, this boutique townhouse hotel in Chipping Campden gives its country house cousins a run for their money.
- China in your hands
  
  China on your bucket list but looking a bit daunting? Get the lowdown from the experts
- Glamp rock
  
  The West does it best when it comes to camping and glamping! The definitive Muddy guide to the pick of the campsites and glampsites in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Fash alert!

Supercool label Colville needs to be on your radar. We talk to founding member Molly Molloy, former designer at Marni no less.
- Hot off the press!
  
  Want the superhot goss on a new funky independent boutique selling über-funky, British brands? 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!

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.
- Need a new book?
  
  Well, you're in the right place. We've curled up and read to our hearts' content, and come up with a bumper selection!

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
- 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.
- How to grow happy kids
  
  How can you help your kids find the holy grail of happiness? We’ve found an expert who has previous in the matter…

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.