The urban guide to the countryside -

Well, hello!

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.

Heading to Edinburgh Fringe?Don't become brochure blind, here are the Fringe show's that have made Muddy must-see list in 2018.
Superflashy newsflashWant to know the latest happenings in your hood? Here's the grooviest local gossip
Who's going to see Rudimental?We have a winner! But was it you? Two top notch tickets to Newbury Racecourse's Party in the Paddock are winging their way to…
32 brilliant days out with the kidsThe weather's divine, a staycation is on the cards, and the children need occupying. Oh hello Muddy Stilettos!
The loveliest pubs with roomsFancy a weekend away in the countryside? The Muddy Editors across 19 counts know the best pubs for a relaxed overnighter.

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7 waterside hangouts with a wow

Water, water everywhere and there’s more than a drop to drink (thank god!). Watch the world float by at Muddy’s fave riverside spots to eat and drink.
- The Jolly Woodman
  
  Chop chop, head to the woods and discover this lovely 19th century bolthole on the Berks-Bucks border.
- A nosebag at the Astor Grill
  
  The relaxed little sister to the refined André Garrett fine dining experience at stunning Cliveden House.
- Dive in at The Dolphin, Newbury
  
  Shoreditch House meets Miami Beach vibes, Newbury's new pub is cool, quirky place to chill.
- Andre Garrett @ Cliveden
  
  Loved by Meghan (we're on first name terms), loved by Muddy. The André Garrett is Deco fabulous.

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

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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Throw some shade

Hey shady lady! It’s sunglasses season. But how to channel Anna Wintour rather than Bono? We’ve found the best brands on the block, just add sunshine and your best pout.
- Holiday packing sorted!
  
  Summer travels looming and nothing to wear? Relax, all you need is a capsule wardrobe.
- Crack the dress code
  
  Tiptoe through the minefield of summer dos without breaking a sweat or needing a plaster. Your Muddy wardrobe mistress reporting for duty.

Heading to Edinburgh Fringe?

Don’t become brochure blind at Edinburgh Fringe. Here are the show’s that have made Muddy must-see list in 2018.
- Read THESE! Muddy’s sun lounger picks
  
  Still undecided on which books to cram into your suitcase (or onto your Kindle). The Muddy crew have some super summer suggestions for you.
- A country fair with a difference
  
  Countryfile Live is more multi-media modern festival than trad country show. It's rocking up in Blenheim Palace soon - we've filleted the best bits for your delectation.

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
- 25 things to do with the kids
  
  Don’t panic, stay strong, the summer hols will be a doddle with your must-read Muddy Guide. Stock up on wine, get planning… we will survive.
- Ready, set… Get wet!
  
  Hey hot stuff! Bit sweaty? Strip down to your cossie, we’re diving in. Here are 10 watery hot spots to cool off in a heatwave.

The weird world of Craig David

What do Kestrel Kes, Louboutins and Willy Wonka have in common? Here are 10 things you didn’t know about comeback king, Craig.
- Muddy meets: Lizzy Yarnold
  
  Hurtling headfirst down a track at 90mph is a breeze in comparison to the grilling she got from St Andrew's School kids.
- World Cup Wonders
  
  Far be it from us to objectify the World Cup’s hottest footballers at Muddy Stilettos. Instead we’ve gone and found you the smartest. Yes, amazingly there are some!