The urban guide to the countryside -

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I'm Rachel, editor of Muddy Berkshire, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

Gotta Have It

Don’t leave it to chance! Choose from our handpicked selection of the best businesses near you.

FRI 22 – SUN 24 JUN

MON 18 – SUN 24 JUNE

JUNE 2018

Muddy eats: Well heeled Old Boot Inn

A superlative supper at the rejuvenated Old Boot in Stanford Dingley, West Berkshire? Pull up a chair… You won’t be disappointed.
- Fun on tap at The Taproom
  
  To the Old Dairy Farm in Yattendon, for posh burgers and craft ale at this stylish, family friendly, brewery bar.
- Mess about by the river
  
  Put The Rowbarge on your summer hit list. River location, good food and a huuuuge gin list *hic*.
- Book this foodie pop up!
  
  Henley Festival's about a posh as it gets – and Reading’s top notch London Street Brasserie is popping up.
- Caw blimey! The Blackbird
  
  Tom Aiken's ex head chef has opened his own place at The Blackbird Bagnor – expect the unexpected.

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Happy campers

As the Pet Shop Boys said: Go West – especially when it comes to camping and glamping! Here’s your Muddy guide to the perfect places to pitch in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.
- Bluebell wood hotspots
  
  Our woodlands are a sea of blooms, so here’s where to catch them while they last – with nearby pit stops!
- The insider guide to Windsor
  
  Spotlight's on Windsor thanks to a little Royal Wedding. Ditch the guide book, here's where to hang out.

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Crack the dress code

Tiptoe through the minefield of summer dos without breaking a sweat or needing a blister plaster. Your Muddy wardrobe mistress reporting for duty.
- Race day ready
  
  Newbury Racecourse is looking for the Most Stylish Racegoers. Make it to the winners' enclosure.
- Mellow for yellow
  
  If you like your eggs and wardrobe sunny side up, then you'll love wearing YELLOW.

June’s best books

Seeking literary inspiration? Well, you’re in the right place. Muddy’s pro bookworm Kerry Potter picks the best June reads for you.
- Pop up cinema action
  
  Pass the popcorn, top up the Pimms and pitch up for a pop up film night. Follow the usher this way…
- Need a hot new read?
  
  You’re in the right place. Muddy’s pro bookworm Kerry Potter has a bumper selection of May’s rave reads.

The future’s Allbright

Want to start your own business? Need funding to get to the next stage? Female entrepreneurs, breathe deep, smile wide and meet your new best friends.
Kids
- 21 things to do with the kids this half term
  
  Pop the Tramadol, the kids are free! Yes, hours and days of young people around your feet, waiting to be entertained. Half Term Muddy guide to the rescue!
- Pangbourne College, Berkshire
  
  A co-ed secondary day/boarding school with naval traditions near Reading, Pangbourne College's emphasis is on 'joining in' and good manners. Tick and tick.

My Favourite Places: Tim Henman

Tim Henman, party animal – who’d have thought it? Ahead of Wimbledon, the British tennis legend talks wine, his local hangouts and, er, more wine with Muddy’s Kerry Potter.
- Muddy meets Clara Amfo
  
  Winning TV quiz Pointless, playing basketball with Justin Bieber, crying over Oprah – it's all in a day's work for Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo. Meet Muddy's new BFF.
- Meghan’s favourite hangout
  
  Cliveden House is one of Meghan Markle’s favourite places (she spent her pre-wedding night here) but where does owner Natalie Livingstone favour?