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5 reasons to catch Strictly Ballroom The Musical at The Hexagon TheatreA theatrical tsunami of fake tan, feathers, hair pulling and Strictly stars is coming to Reading. Here are 5 reasons to add Strictly Ballroom The Musical to your must-see list, stat.
What’s on? The best TV to catch over Christmas and New Year‘Tis the season to ignore your loved ones and whack on the telly. From Suranne Jones as Scrooge and the new series of Emily in Paris, to your new favourite period drama, here’s what’s worth watching.
Party like it’s 2023! New Year’s Eve fun in BerkshireReady to party like it’s 2023? Hell yeah! From fun bars to fancy restaurants, here are the best places to wine, dine and celebrate this NYE.
Show-stopping walks in Berks and beyondLooking for a Boxing Day walk? Check out these showstopping walks from the highest points and best views to the coolest local landmarks
27 badass boxsets to binge over Christmasoredom saviour incoming! Step away from the cleaning, eating and family bickering. It’s time to commit to a TV marathon of epic proportions.
A Michelin star chef’s tips to nailing Christmas lunchWorried about your turkey timings? Pondering over your potatoes? Here’s 12 tips to help you nail it on the day, courtesy of The Hind’s Head’s Michelin-starred head chef Pete Grey.
Cocktails to warm your cocklesIt’s not Christmas without cocktails, and these two short sips from Alice Lascelle’s new book The Cocktail Edit should tickle those tastebuds nicely. Cheers!
MUDDY AWARDS WINNERSFind out who's been crowned the best of the best
Review: Jack and the Beanstalk at The HexagonThe panto ‘dream team’ of Cbeebies star Justin Fletcher and Dame Paul Morse are back for The Hexagon’s festive fling. Is this its best yet?
It’s a wrap! Lovely last minute local giftsWhether you’re buying for cooks, kids or cocktail makers, Muddy has the perfect gift – all from Muddy Award-winning The Corner Shop in Berkshire.
14 cosy pubs for chilly days in BerkshireOrder something stodgy, pour a large glass of red and relax in front of the fire – it’s time to hunker down in the best pubs in Berkshire.
Sleeping Beauty Theatre Royal WindsorFa-la-la-la-la! The festive season is go and there’s a bumper offering of things to do in Berkshire, from light trails and theatre to comedy and carols.
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Win festive fun for 4 at Newbury’s Great Christmas Carnival, worth £200Shake your jingle bells at this lot… you can win four VIP tickets to the brand new Great Christmas Carnival at Newbury Racecourse, worth £200.
Tis the season! Best festive afternoon teas in BerkshireTowering tiers of festive fancies, seasonal savouries, lashings of clotted cream and maybe a glass or two of fizz (hic!). Oh, go on then…
Best Places To Live 2023 – PangbourneA Berkshire box ticker, Pangbourne has it all – river location, great schools, cosy pubs and you can whizz into London in less than an hour. What’s not to love? It ain’t cheap. Part of our Top 250 Best Places to Live series.
Light ’em up! 15 banging fireworks displays in BerksKaboom! Remember, remember the 5 November and see bonfire night in style with our pick of the best family-friendly fireworks displays.
Doing what we do best! Introducing Muddy RecommendsIntroducing Muddy Recommends, our new quality marker for the best national brands and products – tried by us, tested by you and judged WORTHY!
Ghost hunt! Visit Berkshire's most hauntedThe veil between worlds has grown thin, and there are plenty of ghosts wandering in our neighbourhood. We know exactly where to see them for yourself, if you dare…
Half term nightmares? Here are 50+ fun things to doNot sure what to do with the little (and big) blighters this half term? Look no further. From ghost trails and theatre to after dark adventures, there’s loads of stuff on locally for kids of all ages.
Win £800 to spend on Olivanna and my olivanna skincareHead to Muddy's Reader Treats to win £800 of beauty products from luxury brand @olivannalondon
Top 250 Best Places to Live across 28 counties REVEALED!See where you should be moving to... 
23 lovely autumn pubs in BerkshireSunny, crisp days and 50 shades of autumn palette. It’s the best time for a seasonal stroll before collapsing in front of a cosy fire with wine. Here’s Muddy’s fave pub walks.
POW! Your à la carte dinner party delivery has arrivedWant to entertain but haven’t the time or energy to cook? Muddy’s ed-in-chief Hero Brown (with 11 hungry guests) tests an innovative, no-stress à la carte delivery service where hosts just heat, serve – and relax.
Bicester Village’s exclusive Private Sale until 31 OctWhether you’re looking to update your wardrobe or want to nail your Christmas gifting early, here’s everything you need to know about the Private Sale at luxury shopping destination Bicester Village, running this month. Trust us, you’re gonna love it.
Top 10 things to do locally at the National Trust this AutumnAutumn’s glowing up! We’ve found the best spots to swish leaves, collect conkers, admire the art and discover the most haunted. Here’s your National Trust highlights in Berkshire and beyond.
10 amazing things you didn’t know you could do at Royal Opera HouseA newly relaunched, supercool terrace restaurant, cocktails with the best view in Covent Garden, lunchtime recitals, Family Sundays… No need to buy a ticket for a show, just drop in to experience what makes the Royal Opera House special.
23 things to see and do in London this monthLondon’s calling, so we’ve hand-picked the best in theatre, music and arts in the capital this month. Your diary can thank us later.
Social Club! 10 cosy cafés for a catch upThe temperature’s nose dived, so gather up your pals for a cosy catch up. Here’s 10 cafés in Berkshire serving decent coffee and hygge vibes.
Basics made beautifulThe home of luxe loungewear, chic Swiss brand HANRO delivers muted tones and modern silhouettes for the new season. Here’s the Muddy edit.
5 brilliant Royal Opera House productions you won’t want to missLooking for excitement, inspiration or just some escapism with your arts this season? Enter stage left a clutch of world-class operas and ballets to book right now
Diaries out! Your autumn cultural planner has landedListen up culture vultures! Your Autumn social life is going to be hot hot hot. From theatre and art to dance and festivals, here's what to have on your radar.
20th century icon! Pop art portraits of the Queen we loveFrom the classic to contemporary, artwork featuring Queen Elizabeth II is trending. Here are five cool, contemporary pieces with Muddy's royal seal of approval.
Bookworms, assemble! The Muddy Book Club has landedWelcome to Muddy Book Club, where each month you’ll find our must-read recommendations, alongside a hot new writing course for budding authors. September sizzlers incoming!
Everything you need to know about TV’s American Gigolo reboot42 years after a topless Richard Gere swaggered into his walk-in wardrobe to prep for a hot night seducing clients, American Gigolo returns.
22 things to see in London this monthWe've cherry-picked the best in theatre, music, arts and more for some capital nights out in the Big Smoke this autumn. Are you in?
Ride of your life! Make like it’s Montana on a UK horseriding holidayTime to channel your inner cowgirl, grab your stetson and go! Here's Muddy's pick of best places in the UK for a ranching and roaming horseback adventure.
Iced Chai latte? Yes please! Win £500 to spend at Gail's BakeryCan you smell the coffee? We've teamed up with chic bakery GAIL's to give two Muddy readers a £250 gift card each to spend on food, drinks and treats.
Kate & Wills: insider intel on their new Windsor lifeIt's official! Team Cambridge have moved to Windsor. To help Kate, William and the kids settle into their new home, here's our in-the-know intel on life in the Berkshire 'hood.
Review: Lambrook School, Winkfield RowA wholesome co-ed prep for ages 3-13 set in 52 acres of Berkshire countryside. It has a phenomenal reputation for sport, extra-curricular activities and feeds into the top schools. Get on the waiting list, parents love it.
Kelly Reilly (and 5 Brit actresses winning Hollywood)Please tell me I'm not the only one obsessed with Kelly Reilly as the feisty female lead in Yellowstone? Okay, good. Read on for how she's leading a crack team of UK actresses kicking US ass in 2022.
5 reasons to binge-watch Yellowstone nowYee-ha! Kevin Costner's ranch drama is the most-watched U.S. TV show ever. 
A constellation of local stars in the Great Taste AwardsAward-winning local food and drink, you say? Hot off the press, the latest Great Taste Award winners have just been crowned. Take a look at the line-up of Berkshire producers
Game on! Muddy goes crazy at Clip n ClimbKids climbing the walls? Save your home and your sanity, head to Reading's brand new Clip N Climb centre – one the coolest, craziest things we've ever done
Awesome August! 50+ things to to do this monthNew month, new marvellous Muddy guide to the best of Berkshire. Family festivals, lashings of outdoor theatre, inflatables, wellbeing wanders and more. Get stuck in.
The perfect picnic spot: Basildon Park, BerksLooking for somewhere for your blanket and wicker basket? Basildon Park is ideal for families and film fans with 400 acres of woodland and parkland to explore.
Muddy Insider Guide to the West MidlandsIf you're heading to the Commonwealth Games this week, then you'll be needing Muddy's brand new, bang-up-to-date insider guide to the West Midlands
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Summer shelfie! 12 of the best holiday readsNeed a new read to bring to the beach (or, y’know, to keep on the bedside table)? The literary brains at Hungerford Bookshop have rounded up the best new novels to add to your TBR pile. And relax.
Beat the heat: 5 places to keep your coolIt's getting hot here… rather than take off all your clothes and stand in front of the fan (think of the neighbours) go in search of air con and ice cream
Feeling hot hot hot? 35 places to keep your coolHey hot stuff! Bit sweaty? Here's Muddy's pick of the best outdoor pools, river spots and aqua parks to cool down in. Just add sun lotion.
Review: Goat On The Roof, NewburySmall plates are where it’s at in the restaurant world, so we trip trapped over to Bridge Street in Newbury to eat at Goat On The Roof – a new British tapas restaurant and wine bar, showcasing the very best UK produce.
Smell the roses: 10 gorgeous summer gardens to visitNeed some glorious garden inspo or just an indulgent day out? Here's your check list of must-see National Trust rose gardens, with art, photography, poetry and plenty of cake along the way.
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How to nail the perfect picnicThe sun's out - quick, grab the wicker basket! If you're partial to a picnic (I mean, who isn't?) here's some inspo on how to pimp up your al fresco feast - including £500 of free Ocado deliveries (well hello M&S Deli range).
Win four tickets to see Craig David at Newbury RacesGiddy up and get your summer of fun sorted! Don't miss your chance to win four premier enclosure tickets to see legendary Craig David at Newbury Racecourse.
A right Royal knees up! 47 things to do this weekendBunting's up, Pimms is on ice and you're dressed head to toe in red, white and blue (or not). Here's 47 unmissable events to fill your four days with fun.
What’s on locally this May half term? We knowWill the region's children be bored senseless, running circles around the kitchen table? Not on our watch! We've got festivals, Jubilee celebrations and outdoor fun galore for teens and tots alike.
Gota Have It! A Right Royal Shopping SpreeTo mark HRH's Platinum Jubilee, we're celebrating in the best way we know how - a shopping spree! Lizzie would approve.
Walkies! 25 lovely dog walks with pubby pitstopsThe sun's out - time to grab the lead and treat Fido to one of these stellar local walks, all with dog-friendly watering holes along the way.
Win £500 towards a stay at a stunning National Trust holiday cottage!Fancy waking up in an idyllic cottage in some of the most glorious countryside the UK has to offer? Of course you do! Lucky for you, the National Trust is at hand - and it's giving you the chance to win a stay worth £500!
25 pubs garden for al fresco lunchingThe sun is out, the sky is blue, it's time to pour a rosé or two! From snazzy gastropubs to rustic inns, we've got your Berkshire summer hit list right here...
Win £2,000 VIP glamping tickets to the last ever Cornbury Festival!Wellies and glitter at the ready! To celebrate the last ever Cornbury Festival, we're giving away the Ultimate Cornbury VIP experience – 4 x Weekend VIP tickets with bell tent glamping for 3 nights & VIP parking.
Gotta have it! KITRI’s first interiors collectionPalm Springs calling! Mega-chic fash brand KITRI has launched its first homeware collection, and it's giving us major retro vibes. We love.
Yes you May! What’s on locally this monthCulture vultures, unite! We've got new exhibitions, comedy shows, thumping good theatre, garden snoops, and so much more happening across Berkshire this May.
The 8 best places to see blossom this springSpring has sprung and it’s time to get outdoors! Read on for our guide on which local National Trust gardens to visit with friends and family to enjoy this season’s most spectacular blooms.
Your kids’ summer wardrobe sortedTrying to save the planet? We're doing it for the kids! If you're looking for sustainable, ethical kids fashion, shop the Muddy new season edit. Well, it is Earth Day after all
Why ‘happy’ is haute couture for homesForget trends, according to Meg Springgay of The Hive Interior Design Studio, dopamine decor is the key to stylish and sustainable home design.
Do it this week: Basildon Parks Easter TrailNeed to blow away the cobwebs (or, er, work off the chocolate eggs)? Head to Basildon Park with the fam pronto for its scenic rural Easter trail
Stonor Park’s egg-cellent Easter trailStonor Park and its fab playground Tumblestone Hollow are perfect for keeping the kids entertained this Easter - come see what Muddy thought of the new trail here!
Best bluebell walks in BerkshireBlooming 'eck! Nature's rolling out the blue carpet for spring and we know all the best places to see the little blue fellas. Here are 16 stunning local bluebell walks across Berkshire. 
Weekend EscapesForget the spring clean, at the top of our to-do list this week is booking a gorgeous staycation to look forward to - who's with us?!
Try the Peloton of pilates! Win a £465 Heba Pilates studio passTry the Peloton of pilates! Heba Pilates is kitted out with state of the art reformer machines fully loaded with Peloton and Netflix style tech for a personalised on demand workout. We have a three month studio pass, worth £465, up for grabs.
27 fabulous Mother’s Day gift ideasThe countdown to Mother's Day is on. Breathe deep, we've got gorgeous gifts (including loads of local buys) for cool mamas. Or call it inspiration for yourself. Hint hint!
Bridgerton filming locations you can visit IRLRemember being obsessed with Bridgerton? Well, Netflix’s hit show (82 million viewers and counting) is back on 25 March, and Muddy’s already buying in the popcorn and keen to visit all the season two locations!
Ted BakerThe new season's here and, to celebrate, we have a delicious £1500 for you to spend at Ted Baker.
REVIEW: HURLEY HOUSE, HURLEYFound! A foodie destination that juggles the needs of all the family. Hurley House has an international menu, superb wine list and an epic roast.
No parents allowed! Why kids love holiday camp14 Mar 2022
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It's official! Kids love holiday camp. Could they be the killer combo of fun, new friends and affordable childcare? Muddy's cub reporter puts Camp Beaumont to the test.
Win Ascot Spring Family Raceday tickets and lunch for four, worth £556Mother's Day sorted! Treating your mum? Hope to be treated yourself? Make this year really special – we've got four tickets to Ascot's Spring Family Raceday including a slap up two-course lunch for four, worth £556.
Muddy goes wild at Beale ParkA brilliantly bijou wildlife park by the river in West Berkshire that's all about fresh air, fun and getting up close to the furry and feathered friends.
Feeling fruity? Life is sweet at Plum CottagesFancy playing weekend escape bingo? Five star style, foodie, fresh air and open fires. HOUSE! We've found just the place and it's new. Muddy checks in at Plum Cottages in Bray.
Mad March! 40+ things to do this monthCue fun klaxon! This March there's lashings of theatre, brilliant comedy, eye-popping exhibitions, a Who Do You Think Your Are? supper and more more more.
Flippin’ fabulous! Where to eat out this Pancake DayCan't think of anything worse than flour, eggs and globs of Nutella plastered all over the kitchen (including the ceiling)? Drop the spatula and make a reservation at one of these eateries instead.
Spa struck at Coworth ParkA five star hotel so fab you'll never want to leave. Pack your bags, and canter towards Coworth Park for fun, fresh air, food and a heavenly spa. Ahhh that's better.
Win a two night stay at The Stag on the River in Surrey with dinner and fizz, worth £635!Hey, you! Fancy an ultra-relaxing two-night stay in a cosy country inn? We're giving our Muddy readers a chance to stay at The Stag on the River in Surrey with £200 in food credit and a bottle of bubbly.
The new local Michelin star winners for 2022Award-winning local cuisine, you say? Hot off the press, the latest Michelin star winners have just been announced. Take a look at the full line-up for Berks and beyond.
Best Places To Live 2022: Have your sayThe battle for the Best Places to Live 2022 is go! VOTE NOW to crown your area as the most liveable location in Berkshire and be in with a chance of winning a whopping £1000 to spend on whatever you like at John Lewis, courtesy of our fabulous partner Strutt & Parker.
WIN £1000 to spend at Bicester Village!Since we’re so thoughtful and amazing and altruistic, we’re giving one lucky Muddy reader a gift card worth a delicious £900 PLUS a £100 lunch for two at any of the Bicester Village restaurants
Best Places to Live 2022Muddy’s curated the Top 200 best places to live in 2022 and now it’s time to have your say!
Vibrator necklace!? Celebs selling the wackiest thingsVibrator necklaces, shoes that look like plastic aliens... Muddy raises an eyebrow at the most popular celebrity brands of the past year, and what they're harking.
Muddy stays: The Great House, SonningFancy spending the night with George Clooney? OK, so he won't actually be in the same room, but he's within flashing distance of The Great House in Sonning – a fun, funky, riverside hotel.
Top 50 Gastropubs 2022 revealedThe Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs have been revealed – and Berkshire’s triple cooked chips stacked up very nicely with FOUR foodie pubs shortlisted.
Best vegan & veggie eats in BerksVegan or vegetarian curious? Get your local plant-based fix at one of these 10 foodie joints that put veggies front and centre and deliver on flavour
Property flirt! A period hottie in SulhampsteadAfter a fresh start in 2022? This 6-bed period hottie in West Berkshire is sexier than than a Bridgerton wedding night. But can you guess the price?
Hair transformation: mumsy mane, begone!Stuck in a hair rut? See Muddy Berkshire editor Rachel's chic style update here - the third video in our series with the fabulous Haringtons salons
Joyous Jan! What's on in Berks this monthBanish the January blues with this culture-buster list of things to do in Berkshire this month. From beautiful ballet to gothic puppetry and Kevin Clifton's cod liver oiled hips, here's Muddy's hit list.
Get guest ready… without losing your mindGoing big and staying home this Christmas? Getting guest ready pushes stress levels into code red territory. Survive with Muddy's top tips to hosting with style.
It’s Christmaaas! What’s on from now to NYEFestive film nights, twinkly lights, pantos, parties and paddling - Berkshire is going into full Christmas overdrive. Here's where to find the fun.
Review: Beauty & The Beast at The HexagonBeauty or Beastly? You decide when you see CBeebies star Justin Fletcher and Dame Paul Morse in ballet tights, wrestling a balloon. Grrrrrrr.
Muddy x Haringtons HairdressingFor the second video in our transformation series with the brilliant Haringtons hair salons, Muddy Dorset/Somerset editor Sue sits in the salon chair for a frizz-busting Kérastase treatment 
Party season essentials to add to your beauty bagIt's Christmaaaaas! Treat yourself to some festive glam, and pick up some some gorgeous stocking fillers in one fell swoop at Next Beauty & Home's shopping event (11-12 Dec).
16 Days of ChristmasHo ho ho! The 16 Days of Muddy Christmas Reader Treats is here (because, hey, why stop at 12?!) with a whopping £7000 of luxury gifts and experiences 
Cool Yule! 20 fun things to do this weekNo more bah humbug! Crank up Mariah, grab a mince pie and plan a week of festive fun. We've got pantos, a nose at the Royal decs, Christmas fairs and more.
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8 things to watch this week on the big and small screenWhat to watch this week, you cry? From Lady Gaga serving looks in her murderously glam new movie to tension in the tent with the Bake Off 2021 final, here are your eight must-watches.
6 reasons to watch The Colour RoomA period drama with real punch and passion, here's why you need to make time in your diary or on your sofa to watch it.
Psst! All the latest news and hot gossA stunning new super spa, celeb news, festive fun and a cocktail bar that'll leave you shaken and stirred - here's all the curated, cool and quirky news you need to know this week.
18 lovely light trails near youYou glow, girl! At least, you will at one of these fabulously festive light trails to visit – all doable in less than 90 minutes from Berkshire. Scarf on, boots strapped: let's admire some twinkling.
6 new releases to watch this weekendDid someone say telly binge? Get that kettle on! There's a boatload of great content to watch this weekend, including Sky Original's brand new film The Colour Room, on Sky Cinema, starring Phoebe Dynevor.
Exclusive interview: The Colour Room’s Phoebe Dynevor & Kerry Fox
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The hottest British actress on the block and the queen of indie film come together for Sky Cinema's new Sky Original biopic on Clarice Cliff. 
13 lovely Autumn pub walks in BerksSunny, crisp days and 50 shades of autumn palette. It's the best time for a seasonal stroll before collapsing in front of a cosy fire with wine. Here's Muddy's fave pub walks.
Christmas wreath-making workshops in BerksThere's nothing like a wreath-making workshop to let off some creative steam and get into the festive mood. Before you say it's too early, they're selling out already, sweetie! Grab your tickets now.
John Lewis and M&S Christmas ads are here – which is your favourite?It's that time of year again folks! Our two high street favourites are back with their festive telly offerings for 2021 - but which gets your vote?
How to nail the perfect script, by The Colour Room’s Claire PeateWe talk to its brilliant writer Claire Peate about pottery, writing tips - and how we should all channel a bit of Clarice
Clarice Cliff-inspired interiorsPhoebe Dynevor stars as pioneering 1920s ceramicist Clarice Cliff in The Colour Room, a new Sky Original film on Sky Cinema, from 12 Nov. But if you can’t wait until then (nope, us neither), channel her bold, playful designs with our pick of this season’s best Cliff-inspired interiors.
Flock & Awe: 5 of the best villagesFancy knowing everyone in a one-mile radius? On a first-name basis? Then village life is for you. We've found five of the best Berkshire villages to start your search.
Kaboom! 13 fab fireworks displaysLight 'em up, baby! See in bonfire night in style with our pick of the best family-friendly fireworks displays in Berkshire.
Top places to live in Berkshire – TwyfordHello Crossrail! Village life with commuter convenience, excellent schools and foodie hotspots, Twyford is the location if your want your cake and eat it. Part of our Top 200 Places to Live series.
Half Term: Spooky Stonor Park for kidsA spooky outdoor treasure trail, pumpkin carving and stone-baked Halloween pizzas? Mini Muddies will be screaming for all the right reasons thanks to Stonor Park's half term offering.
House beautiful! Win £500 to spend at Brewers Decorator CentresBored of your own four walls? Time for an interiors revamp. Win £500 to spend online and in-store at DIY diamond Brewers Decorator Centres.
Win one of two Cricketers Gin Gift BoxesNothing beats a gin and tonic, particularly when it’s by artisan producers Cricketers Gin. And now we have a brilliant competition that will keep two of you in gin until at least New Year. Cheers!
Best Places To Live 2022Planning a move? With our unique insider knowledge of the loveliest towns, villages, schools, shops and pubs outside London, there’s no better place to discover the Top 200 places to live in 2022.
Win five bottles of award-winning Berkshire Botanical ginFancy winning a year's supply of award-winning gin? We've teamed up with small batch gin brand Berkshire Botanical to offer one reader the chance to win its entire collection. That's five delicious flavour combos. Stagger this way to enter.
There's a lion in the linen department…… and other bonkers tales from the history books of Camp Hopson – a department store celebrating 100 years and have pretty much seen it all.
Win a luxury igloo dining experienceAin't no party like a Muddy party… especially when it gives you the chance to win a Blooming Fabulous Flowers luxury igloo dining pod to host your next bash.
The boutique fitness boom reaches BerksLost your fitness mojo? Slip into your Lycra, were off to try boutique gym The Movement Barn. No intimidating machines, just small, friendly classes who tolerate my wheezing.
Seriously stylish nursery essentialsHaving kids doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your style. This award-winning Berkshire business has taken nursery essentials to the next level - gorgeous.
Ain’t no party like a Muddy winners’ partyThe best local businesses came, saw and partied at The Post Barn in Donnington last week. Wanna see the mischief that ensued?
New TV alert! 6 shiny things dropping this weekWe're getting into prime autumn telly season, with three — count them, three! — hotly-awaited series returns this week. Read all about them (as well as the other shiny new releases) here...
Win £150 to spend on cool kit from Another Epic Day
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!
Muddy eats: The Carnarvon Arms, HighclereThe Carnarvon Arms in Highclere is one of Berkshire's loveliest pubs – good food, an interiors makeover and a brand new Muddy review!
Feel Good Back To School GearTake some of the anxiety out of back to school with cool kit for tiddlers to teens that'll keep their anxiety in check, save the planet and raise a smile.
September hit list! What’s on this monthSexy September! 40 brilliant things to do in Berkshire this month including cinema, comedy, theatre, festivals, exhibitions and more. Out you go.
Bicester Village Summer EveningsIf you love shopping, eating out, movies, live music and, um, possibly more shopping, you're in luck sister! Check out the outdoor shopping destination's Summer Evenings programme.
Win dinner for two at Monkey Island EstateWin a night out at the exclusive Monkey Island Estate in Bray. Up for grabs is a three-course meal for two, with wine an river views. Don't mind if I do.
£3000 VIP day up for grabs at Bicester Village!Gorgeous Oxfordshire designer outlet destination Bicester Village is giving Muddy readers £3000 smackaroos to play with
WIN a year of haircuts with Haringtons & haircare bundle (including GHDs), worth £1,130Swore you'd never go back to your lockdown tresses (*shudders*). Here, this should help: a whole year of FREE haircuts from award-winning Haringtons, plus a hamper of haircare goodies.
Don’t miss Stonor’s magical festival of funFrazzled parents, listen up! Read the Muddy verdict on Stonor's Sparkle Bright Flower Festival of Fun at Tumblestone Hollow – it's fun, free range and affordable! If this doesn't tire out your kids, nothing will.
Meet The Muddy Awards 2021 winnersYour votes have been counted and - drumroll please - the results are in! Here are your Muddy Awards 2021 winners. Go say hi, they're local you know.
Muddy Best Schools GuideNo boring fusty reviews here! Our ‘insider’ guides give a genuine insight into each school we visit, with informal, super-useful advice from our editors – parents, just like you.
Stuff to do with kids of all ages this summerNailed it! We've found activities for every age, from toddlers to teens. Read on for the best of art, sport, festivals, music and inflatables in Berkshire in July and August 2021
Weekend EscapesMake your free time count with Weekend Escapes – our carefully-curated guide to the most unique and chic hotels, pubs, bars, restaurants, cafés, cottages and spa breaks across England.
Feeling hot hot hot? 25 places to keep your coolHey hot stuff! Bit sweaty? Here's Muddy's pick of the best outdoor pools, river spots and aqua parks to cool down in. Just add sun lotion.
Hello July! What’s on this month in BerksIt's the final countdown (we hope) to Freedom Day! Fill your diary with fun this July – we've got wacky theatre, magical circus, live music and aerial yoga.
Win two VIP tickets to see Olly Murs at Newbury RacesGet your mitts this summer's hottest tickets and join Olly Murs for a Party In The Paddock at Newbury Racecourse. The winners' enclosure is this way…
Summery strawberry tiramisuNothing says summer like strawberries and cream. This delicious tiramisu with Savoiardi biscuits and soft Mascarpone cream is the perfect seasonal serve.
Berkshire homes fit for a Duke and DuchessPsst! Kate and Willliam have been searching for schools in Berkshire – and *gasp* could be eyeing a move to the royal county too. To help their house hunt, here are five homes fit for a future king.
Glug! Vineyards in the Berkshire ‘hoodEnglish wine is officially having a moment – and what better time to try it than in English Wine Week (19-27 June)? Top up your glass with a drop from one of these local Berkshire vineyards.
Chicken and mango salad with chilli lime dressingBalmy summer days call for quick, easy and light lunches like this chicken and mango salad, ready in just 20 minutes. Pair with Naked Wines at 63% off
Tickled pink! Five rocking rosésEverything's coming up rosé! When the sun shines the nation is bathing in the pink stuff. So let's keep hangovers at bay and drink these blush beauties picked by Berkshire's Grape & Nectar.
Win Afternoon tea for six + a magnum of fizzPop the cork and poke out your pinkie, because we're in the mood to celebrate – don't miss your chance to win afternoon tea for you and five favourites + bubbles at The Carnarvon Arms in the heart of Downton Abbey country.
Lunch with a view: 19 fab waterside eatsWater, water everywhere and there's more than a drop to drink (thank god!). Watch the world float by at Muddy's fave waterside spots to eat and drink.
Cook this speedy summery recipe tonight!From River Cottage king HFW, this Moroccan spiced lamb and tabbouleh dish is fragrant, herby and perfect for summer scoffing PLUS pair with Naked Wines at 63% off.
Win a tasty two-course meal for four from The Funghi ClubCan't get an al fresco restaurant booking for love nor money. Or it's just too damn cold. Here's your chance to to win a french and fancy two course meal for four from The Funghi Club. Enter, order and it'll be delivered to your door.
What's hot happening in JuneIt's officially summer, 21 June is in our sights, and we've got a jam-packed month to celebrate. From wacky circus theatre to arty exhibitions and the West End in the Woods, it's all happening in Berks.
A brilliantly bonkers Alice in WonderlandIt's late, it's late… but better late than never! South Hill Park's, bright and bold Alice in Wonderland has finally opened. Disappear down a rabbit hole and get the Muddy verdict.
Vivek Singh’s lentil and basmati kichriDesperately seeking dinner inspiration? We've got a delicious modern-Indian dish for you from celeb chef Vivek Singh, plus 63% off perfectly paired wines.
Royal Ascot 2021: It’ll be a vintage yearAnd we're off… to the charity shop for a stylish and sustainable Royal Ascot. This year's all about second-hand style, so here's where to buy and rent the chicest outfits.
Take a walk on the wild sideFive months later than planned, but finally we get to prowl around the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at The Base. Practice your best Attenborough voice, we're going in.
Private Dining Rooms for a Glittering ReunionGet someone else to do the cooking, but have the place to yourselves... it's the best of both worlds. These Berkshire pubs and restaurants have the ideal room for a special meal with family, friends or work mates
BBQ monkfish tail with sauce bourguignonneThis seafood take on a classic French dish is a dead-cert crowd pleaser (especially when you pair it with wines from £4.17 a bottle in our curated Naked Wines cases).
THE PIG’s sizzling BBQ burgerBBQ season is upon us and we have just the recipe (with perfectly paired wines) to get the party started, courtesy of Muddy favourites THE PIG and Naked Wines.
Win a three-course meal and stay for two in a Shepherd's Hut in HenleyHands up if you need a night away. .... Oh, everyone? We want to reward you hard-working souls with a luxe night off including a three course meal (with wine) and a magical overnight stay in a Shepherd's Hut.
Save your favouritesSeen somewhere you like on Muddy’s Weekend Escapes? Of course you have! To create a Favourites lists of must-visit venues and experiences simply sign in to your Muddy account and hit the heart icon to curate your own personal collection. #HelloFreedom! 
Tom Kitchin’s Salmon and Spinach LasagneNeed a new mid-week meal? This Scandi salmon take on a lasagne (with Muddy recommended wine pairings) can be prepared in advance and is totally delicious.
We all scream for ice cream!This sunny griddled pineapple with vanilla and cinnamon ice cream should brighten up your day
Hello social life! What’s on in MayYes, you read that right: real life is bloody well back on. We've got exhibitions, comedy nights, movie screenings, garden snoopings, and so much more happing in Berks this May.
Jason Atherton’s Spanish Chicken CasseroleLooking for a dead cert crowd-pleaser for dinner? This delicious Spanish dish from Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton should do the trick PLUS save up to 63% on Naked Wines we’ve paired with it
Two lunches for four, worth £300 each, up for grabs at one of The Pigs!To celebrate the launch of our new and improved Weekend Escapes, we've teamed up with Muddy favourite THE PIG to give away TWO lunches for four people at one of the THE PIG venues.
This year’s 12 must-see Oscar moviesCinemas are shut, popcorn consumption is dangerously low but the Oscar noms are in. We have the skinny on what, where and when you can watch this year's best in show.
The best pubs for a sundownerSo, as we’re all now free to roam (a little), it’s time to search out the best pubs in Berkshire that have the added benefit of a scenic view. Aperol Spritz (and Instagram) at the ready.
Green age kicks! 8 eco-cool trainersThere’s nothing like box fresh white trainers to put a spring in your step. The good news for the planet, is that this lot tick the stylish and sustainable box too – just in time for Earth Day.
Hello social lifeWe can meet friends outside, sink a G&T in a pub garden, and the cherry on top? The weather's staying in double figures for the foreseeable! 
Weekend EscapesMuddy's new and improved Weekend Escapes — the inside line on the latest openings and the coolest, unique places to eat, drink, stay and play, to help you make the smartest 360° decision on where to spend your free time
Waffles for breakfast? Yes please!What do you get when you cross a chocolate brownie, a waffle maker and a handful of strawberries? Heaven on a plate! Sate your sweet tooth with this delicious recipe.
Best bluebell walks in BerksBlooming 'eck! The bluebells are breaking cover in Berkshire. Here's where to find the best of them on your sprightly springtime walk.
Tweakment curious? Read this firstThe Zoom boom has seen a rise in cosmetic surgery and aesthetics enquiries. In a largely unregulated industry these are the questions you need to ask first.
Win a luxury hot tub break in an Exmoor cottage, worth £750This Reader Treat is a real sweetie: a three-night stay for up to eight people in The Old Sweet Shop, a 17th century chocolate box cottage with hot tub on the edge of Exmoor.
Top 50 Gastropubs 2021 revealedWhat better week for the reveal of the country's best gastropubs than the start of lockdown easing? Here are the four winners in Berkshire - phones at the ready to bag your table.
Cook this lamb feast on Easter Sunday!Sit back and relax (that’s what Sundays are for, right?) with this melt-in-the-mouth, low-effort lamb and polenta chips lunch, slow cooked for five hours 
hat’s on locally this Easter? We knowSlowly, slowly things are opening up. Here’s where to take the family locally over the holidays for a very welcome change of scene.
The Marist School, SunninghillAn academically strong day school for girls with co-ed nursery, The Marist School, Ascot balances intellectual firepower with kindness and community.
Freedom! 20 garden dining hotspotsPraise be, pubs and restaurants are opening on 12 April - and just in time for spring weather! So book you table now at Berkshire's finest outdoor dining spots.
Spring watch! Where to see Berks blossomSpring has sprung and it’s blooming lovely. Check out Berkshire's top spots to enjoy the Japanese Hanami tradition of blossom watching.
Keep it fresh! Win a food box and flowers, worth £125Food glorious food… and it doesn't get fresher than this. We've got a bumper box of quality fruit, veg and dairy from CA Belcher & Son worth £125, up for grabs that can be delivered to your door.
Nine inspirational heroines to celebrate IWD 2021It’s been a bit of a year so to mark International Women’s Day 2021, we thought we’d big up five women who have impressed, delighted and inspired us over the past 12 months.
Get social! 10 perfect picnic spots (plus food)From 8 March picnics are THE hottest social event. Dig out your hamper and waterproof blanket, and order a bite before you find a bench with your besties.
School review: St John’s Beaumont, Old WindsorAn under the radar prep that's laser focussed on the softer skills and academic firepower to produce well-rounded socially intelligent boys.
Win a £695 weekend Hot Tub Heaven stay at Homewood Hotel and SpaThis luxury stay for two at the Homewood Hotel & Spa near Bath – hot tub suite, dinner at the Olio restaurant, use of the spa facilities, bottle of champagne – has your name written ALL over it.
20 of the best family walksIf your house starting to resemble an obstacle course, it's time to force everyone outside. Here are our favourite Muddy walks in Berkshire.
Newsflash! Hot goss incomingIf it's hot and happening in Berkshire you can be damn sure I'll know about it! From a new shoppable hotel and a stately TV star, here's this week's goss.
Five fixer uppers on the market right nowNo more compromise, sieze the opportunity to design your home exactly how you want it. From self build grand designs to chapel conversions we've got just the property project for you.
Muddy reviews: Roasted by Jack and ScottBlumenthal's boil-in-the-bag roast! Not Heston but his son Jack who is delivering posh Sunday Roasts to your door. Spoiler alert! They're delicious.
Roll out the white carpet! Lovely snowdrop walksThe carpets of white are coming! Here are the loveliest places to catch winter snowdrops in Berkshire over the next few weeks.
The new local Michelin star winners for 2021It’s the gong all chefs want (especially after the battering they've suffered over the last 12 months), so whose wish upon a Michelin star came true in? Let's meet the gastro glitterati.
Hotly-anticipated books out in 2021New books coming in hot. Make room on bedside table or clear your Kindle, Hungerford Bookshop shares its pick of page-turning new titles out in 2021.
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