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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Firework spectaculars
Where to go in Somerset and Dorset to get the best bangs for your bucks
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Halloween and Half Term in Somerset & Dorset
20 things for kids of all ages to do over October Half Term, from tackling high ropes by torchlight to winning a Halloween afternoon tea
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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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What’s on in October
We're jumping for joy! This month in Somerset & Dorset we've got music, theatre, comedy, art, walks – and festivals and fairs coming out of our ears.
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What’s on in September
September is sizzling in Somerset & Dorset, with a smorgasbord of festivals, markets, comedy, drama, music and art all yours for the taking
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10 stunning secret gardens in Somerset & Dorset
Fancy a snoop at someone else's dahlias? Then spend the day at one of these gorgeous gardens in Dorset and Somerset usually hidden away from the public.
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Superflashy newsflash!
Keep your finger on the pulse: what's just opened or opening soon in Somerset, Dorset and nearby
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Giddy up for National Racehorse Week!
It’s not quite a pony for Christmas, but we have something nearly as fabulous (and a lot less expensive) - free entry into the top stables around the UK!
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Eat and drink your way around eat:Festivals
Street food, ice cream, cakes and cocktails – it's all on the menu at the popular West Country food and drink fests
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What’s on in August – UPDATED
From an evening with stars of RuPaul's Drag Race UK to a new sculpture by Antony Gormley on Wells Cathedral – we have all bases covered.
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Where to pick your own in Somerset & Dorset
Grab your straw hat and wicker basket: it's summer, which means it's time to PYO. From sumptuous strawberries to verdant veg to blooming bouquets, here's where to pick 'em.
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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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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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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
Did yours make the cut?
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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.