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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Iford Manor Estate: your passport to Italy
This Italianate garden on the Somerset-Wiltshire border is a little slice of heaven, with a gorgeous cafe, holiday cottage – and a fabulous summer jazz festival! Bellissimo!
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10 outdoor cinemas in Dorset, Somerset and Bristol
Feelgood flicks under the stars – with picnics, street food, popcorn and booze – in some of the South West's prettiest locations
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What’s on in May
Wondering what to do with yourself this month in Dorset, Somerset and beyond? Get your chops around this lot: big name comedy, open air cinema, theatre and a flurry of festivals.
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Superflashy spring newsflash!
Feast your eyes on our latest round-up of the hottest happenings – awards, new openings and a fantastical immersive experience – in Somerset, Dorset and Bristol.
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Bluebell bonanza
Nature's rolling out the blue carpet! The bluebells are breaking cover and here's where to see the best of them in Somerset, Dorset and Bristol
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20+ fab festivals in Somerset, Dorset & Bristol
Whatever type of music gets you into the grove – pop, rock, indie, folk or thrash punk neurohop – there's a festival for you this summer and beyond.
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What’s On in April
Stand-up to make you laugh, drama to make you cry, artisan food to fill your face and interesting stuff to buy – this month in Somerset, Dorset and beyond.
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40 eggcellent things to do over Easter
What's happening for kids of all ages in Somerset & Dorset over Easter (and not all of them involve chocolate eggs).
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10 things to do this weekend
From Friday night out with a celebrity spinner to a super cool city Sunday market: here's your weekend sorted!
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12 things to do in Bournemouth
From indie and vintage shopping, via brilliant beaches and nature reserves, to Michelin star food, cocktails with views and one of the UK's smallest cinemas.
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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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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
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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.