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…

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.
The best walks in Somerset and Dorset with a coffee pitstop

Stretch your legs and refuel en route with these brilliant local walks, all with pitstops for coffee and cake. Grab your wellies and go!
What’s on(line) and outdoors in Feb & March

Online theatre, art, music, booze tasting and more (and an outdoor art gallery) in Somerset & Dorset
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.
Snowdrop spectaculars

Tip toe through the snowdrops when you go out for your daily perambulation: where to see the best snowdrops near you
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.
10 of the best winter walks

Here are 10 walks around Somerset and Dorset to enjoy when you're wrapped up warm.
10 lovely things to do this week

Dex up, presents bought, food sorted (yeah, right), so what are you going to do with the rest of your time this week? Read on...
Newsflash! The latest local goss

Nothing's been happening during lockdown, right? Erm… not quite. Somerset and Dorset have some life in them yet, with new places to eat, the arrival of a famous fashion designer – and Bath starring on the box
Things to do this month: December

Festive fun – Christmas lights, fashion, theatre, drive-in cinema, night-time train rides (not forgetting panto) – this month around Somerset and Dorset
What’s on in November

What's still open in Somerset and Dorset – and stuff to do from home – during Lockdown 2.0
Stroll and scoff

Is there anything better than a beautiful Autumnal walk that ends in a stonking good lunch? (spoiler alert: NO). Here's my starter for 10 walks – with pitstops – across Somerset & Dorset
October: What’s On

Stargazing, a foodie fest, pumpkins and a woman exploring her big, strong strength – just a few things coming your way this month across Somerset and Dorset
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.
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!
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!
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.