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

Gotta Have It

Vote for the local businesses you love!

The Muddy Awards 2018 are Live!!Nominate for the most unique, quirky and utterly brilliant businesses in Norfolk in our prestigious Awards until Sun 6 May
Top 5 Blue Bell Beauty SpotsPlus some cheeky pits stops nearby!
Best Cookery CoursesGrab and glass on wine and a bag of something salty and check out the best cookery courses across the country!
Super-special spa breaksWe all love a spa break; now you have sufficient spa inspiration - all over the Muddy country!
A stay at The Chequers Inn, ThornhamA whitewashed pub and restaurant with rooms in the quaint North Norfolk village of Thornham

FRI 20 - SUN 22 APRIL 2018

MON 23 - SUN 29 APRIL 2018

APRIL 2018

Hidden Gem

Escape the North Norfolk crowds to this great cosy pub set in the marshes!
- How to get out of your wine rut
  
  Bored of the same old vino choices? Try these delicious alternatives, including a Lambrusco and a sparkling red - seriously!
- A Muddy Must
  
  A pub with rooms in a deer park? It doesn't get any better
- Smugglers Delight
  
  The Lodge Old Hunstanton - Smuggler, Soldiers and great food to boot
- Top 5 Veggie/Vegan Eats
  
  Get your chops around (excuse the pun) the best places in Norfolk.

Top 5 Blue Bell Beauty Spots

We’re so lucky to have the most incredible number of bluebell woods in our area, so here are my top 5 and nearby cheeky pit stops to grab and drink and a bite.
- Muddy Insider Guides
  
  On your travels? Pack our in-the-know local guides to the cool, quirky and unmissable towns and cities across the Muddy counties.
- Muddy Stays: Cinder Cottage, Rinstead
  
  In need of some TLC? This stone-clad cottage in the pretty hamlet of Rinstead will do nicely...

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Gotta Have It

Monica Vinader bridges the gap between Tiffany and Accessorise with her affordable bohemian luxe pieces.
- It’s a hold up
  
  Heist Studios are the coolest new name in hosiery, with yoga-stretch technology, celeb endorsements galore and in sizes 4-24.
- Let it pour
  
  Perk up dull days with Insane In The Rain's oversized, waterproof, fun-all-over jackets - made entirely of recycled plastics.

A Google Doodle masterpiece

This Google Doodle honouring Maya Angelou on her 90th birthday is a masterpiece. Watch and be inspired. What a woman!
- Seeking new book inspo?
  
  Do yourself a favour and make it one of Muddy pro-bookworm's Kerry's perfect picks for March. Clear space on your Kindle!
- Rebel rebel
  
  We adore this illustrated children's book about kick-ass women. Nab a copy and your daughter will love you forever.
- Say ‘hi’ to Samantha Baines
  
  The actress and pun-tastic comedian comes to Oxford this month with her sell-out Edinburgh show on women and science. We've nobbled her in her lab coat to tell all.
- Norfolk Cook Book
  
  The best of Norfolk's scram and quoff in one b-e-autiful book - buy it now!

Your careers advisor will see you now…

Job driving you mental? We put your work dilemmas to our clever new careers coach. Here’s what she had to say.
- The future’s AllBright
  
  Want to start your own business? Need funding to get to the next stage? Female entrepreneurs, meet your new best friends.
- Work driving you nuts?
  
  Whatever your career dilemma, there's a book for that! Here's our pick of the most super-useful new tomes.
Kids
- Sixth form swappers
  
  If your teen might benefit from a new start for A levels, here's some expert advice on what you should consider.
- Get your skates on
  
  It’s that time again folks – whether you’re staying local or heading...