Things to do
Stilettos on but nowhere to go? Ah, I can help with that! Muddy Stilettos is your go-to regional guide for the cool, quirky, new and unmissable happening in your ‘hood. Check out our Weekend, Weekly and Monthly What’s On guides to find out the insider info on everything from pop-ups, pubs and theatre to kids events, live music, new openings and shopping in Somerset. Out you go and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do…
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What’s on in August
What's happening around Somerset and Dorset this month: inflatable walk-in art, festivals, open air theatre, markets and a brand new giant water slide
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15 family-friendly things to do in Somerset
Stuck for what to do over six whole weeks of summer? No sweat: here's the Muddy guide to family fun stuff in Somerset
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Wells Art Contemporary 2022
WAC is back! The annual international open art competition, with 120 artworks and 29 site-specific installations, is showing at Wells Cathedral.
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10 stunning secret gardens in Somerset & Dorset
Fancy a snoop at someone else's dahlias? Spend the afternoon at one of these gorgeous gardens in Dorset and Somerset usually hidden away from the public.
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15 family-friendly things to do in Dorset
School's (almost) out and right on time, here's our pick of the fun stuff to do over the summer for you and the fam, from sailing on a classic ship to a game of footgolf
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Where to pick your own in Somerset & Dorset
We may be wilting in the heat but the fruit, veg and flowers on Somerset & Dorset's PYO farms are loving it! Here's where to pick sumptuous strawberries, verdant veg and blooming bouquets.
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The Muddy Insider Guide to Cornwall
Planning to staycay this summer? Our curated guide to Cornwall is packed with our in-the-know tips and up to date openings.
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What’s on in July
Here's a taster: eat your way around Somerset, polo and parties on the beach in Dorset and Peppa Pig meets Mozart In Bristol.
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27 of the best beaches in East Anglia
Summer's here so we've got the inside scoop on the best East Anglian beaches for all tastes. Buckets at the ready, sandwiches packed, bring on the sun!
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10 pretty picnic spots in Dorset & Somerset
Pack your scotch eggs and lashings of ginger beer - we're heading to these 10 outdoor beauty spots across Somerset & Dorset to enjoy lunch al fresco.
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Make a splash!
Where to cool off when the heat is on: 30 of the best lidos, freshwater and marine lakes, water parks and wild swimming in Somerset, Dorset, Bristol and beyond.
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Where to see outside theatre in Somerset & Dorset
Picnic hampers and fold-up chairs at the ready: it's outdoor theatre season! Here's where to see the best open-air shows, from kid-pleasing comedy to family classics.
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Culture’s calling! What to see in London in 2022
Thrilling theatre, exhilarating art, fantastic festivals - these are the tickets you need to book now. Settle in for a capital city culture hitlist, and a jam-packed 2022.
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Your festive guide to the big smoke this Christmas
Eat, drink, and be merry in the capital this festive season with our holly jolly hitlist. From glam pop-ups and glittering fairgrounds to cocktails and carols, here's the best of the best.
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City slickin’: what’s on in London this autumn
London's heading into the cooler months with a host of unmissable cultural highlights. Bag yourself the best tickets now with our guide to what's worth seeing in the big smoke.
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47 adult courses to book this summer
Fancy learning a new skill? From mastering mixology to crafting jewellery to keeping bees, Muddy has the lowdown of all the best and brightest adult courses to book this summer.
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Bring the bar to you: how to have a virtual night out
Counting down the days until that chilly pub garden come April? God, us too. Here's the next best thing: bar-quality cocktails, perfect ambience, and a whole lot of glam.
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Half-term hack: the best online courses for kids
Run out of ways to entertain the kiddos? Check out Muddy's list of the best online classes and workshops that you can do from anywhere across the country, just in time for half-term.
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Boredom begone: online courses & classes to do right now
Bored at home? No longer! Muddy's been hard at work finding you the very best online class to do in your county. From computer coding to nipple tassels, we've got it all.
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What’s in: 10 new things to watch this week
Lazy day in front of the telly? Yes please! Here are the hottest new films and TV shows for you to sink your teeth into. Just add popcorn.
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What’s in this week
Staying in again this week? You'll be needing our curated Muddy guide to the best things to stream from home then!
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Your #Joulesautumnwalks photos
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Your ultimate Autumn Walks guide
Grab your kids, your besties, your dog and anyone else who is free to join you on our first Autumn Walks initiative with Joules - and win coats and wellies for the whole family!
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7 perfect days of summer – just add gin!
Ableforth's Bathtub gin looks cool, tastes even better and will rev you up for a summer of fun. Here, win a case (yup, six bottles of it!) and find out for yourself.