Things to do

Snowdrops everywhere!

They're coming out! The loveliest places to catch winter snowdrops across Bucks, Oxon and beyond over the next few weeks.
Superflashy Newsflash

Hollywood in our 'hood, the end of an era for Parky's pub, openings, closures and a gorgeous swirl of gossip around Berkshire!
Winter walks special

Grab your family, besties and dogs, and choose one of these gorgeous walks (with pubs nearby obvs) across 22 Muddy counties. And, hey, win £1500 worth of Joules goodies while you're at it!
Your #Joulesautumnwalks photos

Did yours make the cut?
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!
Tom Gates on stage

Part play, part living cartoon, part gig, Tom Gates live - in Brighton Wed 2 - Sat 5 Oct - stays pleasingly close to Liz Pichon's best-selling books.
Art’s rising rock stars

Blank walls but your budget doesn't stretch to an Emin or Hirst? Here are 12 cool, collectable artists who won't require you to sell a loved one. Plus FREE Fresh:Art Fair tickets for Muddy readers.
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.
Do you live in the best place in Britain?

A new survey of the UK's loveliest locales sees Bucks and Oxon trending. But you knew that already right? So does your neighbourhood make the list?
Stratford Lit Fest 2019: What’s on for children?

Looking for a cultural family-friendly jaunt this spring? There's a brilliant line-up of best-selling and much-loved children's authors and illustrators at the 12th annual festival. Before you book, check out our top picks..
Lee Mead Q&A

The Joseph and Holby City star talks career, pinch yourself moments and wardrobe malfunctions to Muddy ahead of his My Story shows coming to Sussex
South Downs stargazing festival

Find an event near you for a spot of guided stargazing or a family-friendly workshop over the 2019 Dark Skies Festival
Inside The Haunted Castle

Muddy intrepidly goes in search of the scariest thrills for Halloween at Warwick Castle on a family day out.
What’s On in Sussex in October

30+ things to do in Sussex in October including bargain feasting, touring musicals, performance poetry, comedy, a David Walliams story on stage, Halloween highlights & more
INSIDER GUIDE: FOLKESTONE

This town has not only gained a reputation for its artistic heart - it's also making convincing marks on the foodie map. What more reason do you need to visit?
What’s On in February in Sussex

Feb 2018
South Downs stargazing festival

Catch astronomy events throughout Sussex during the South Downs Dark Skies Festival this February
The secret gardens

Head to the stunning gardens at Ramster Hall near Chiddingfold this half term - kids are free and there's a lovely teahouse.
OMG braaaaake!

For new drivers or those of us who *sniff* may have had a prang or two, go pass the Silverstone driving test.
Further Afield

MON 29 MAY - SUN 4 JUNE 2017
Don’t Miss Sussex Modernism

You’ve just a couple of weeks to catch the free London exhibition Sussex Modernism: Retreat and Rebellion on at Two Temple Place until 23 April. I visited a few weeks ago and found it really tied together various bits and pieces I knew about the county’s cultural heritage. There were several items that were familiar to me […]
Muddy reviews: The Glass Menagerie, London

If you’ve ever had a relative nag you about settling down, or a friend who is an unsubtle matchmaker, you’ll get an extra layer of cringe from Tenneesse Williams’ The Glass Menagerie. There’s a great production of the play on at The Duke of York’s Theatre in London until April 29, directed by Olivier and Tony Award-winning John Tiffany and I […]