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Headline walks for half-termFancy shaking off the cobwebs? Me too! Take your pick from these stunning headline walks to energise and soothe. Whether it's an elegant town walk or a bracing beach stomp, there's something here for everyone.
What's on this week: 26 Oct - 1st NovWoohoo! Come on let's get a teeny bit excited shall we? There's no escaping it, half term and Halloween are here so let's get out for some fun and frolics.
Is it time to start your own business?2020 has forced many of us to radically rethink our careers, goals and dreams. Muddy meets four inspiring women who took control and started their own businesses during Covid. Are you ready to take the leap, too?
Half-term day tripsBored of the same four walls and fancy escaping for a day trip over half-term? You're not alone. Here's something to keep the sprogs amused, plus a couple for the grown-ups, too.
What's on this week: 19 - 25 OctoberHola! Here's your week ahead guide to Muddy fun across the county, from exhibitions to literature and pumpkins, of course.

Well, hello!

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

Gotta Have It

Think pink! 11 buys to support Breast Cancer Awareness

Add these feel-good limited edition buys to your basket ASAP to look gorgeous and support breast cancer charities this October. Two birds, one stone - yes please.

It’s all about the staycay! Our handpicked selection of the hippest hotels, pubs, restaurants and cottages to help you book that well-deserved break

Little Black Book

Want to support local? Our curated pick of the most creative, unique and brilliant businesses near you.

Bruce Bramfield Home & Gifts

Become a Master Gin Distiller

Imagine SPA day package

Richard Hughes Cookery School

No.Twenty9

Eric & Dolly's, Burnham Market

Congham Hall Hotel and Spa

Dipple & Conway

Farmyard, Norwich

The Dial House, Reepham

Brasted's Restaurant

Hodge Podge Gifts & Accessories, Hethersett

Eat View more
Six of the best vegan restaurants

Looking for an out of the ordinary vegan restaurant? Here’s my round-up of six of the best across the county, from glam to bistro.
- FARMYARD: from field to fork
  
  Looking for a vibrant neighourhood restaurant with an impressive wine list in the coolest bit of Norwich? Say hello to the latest in bistronomy.
- Caffeine boost! 40 of the best indie coffee roasters
  
  Can't function without your morning brew? Try one of these delicious artisan blends, from indie coffee roasters across the Muddy counties, to kickstart your day with a caffeine boost.
- Autumn Recipe win lunch for two at The Dial House
  
  Head Chef Joe Walker shares his recipe for this gorgeous autumn warming dish of cod and mussels. Can you replicate this at home to snag a Dial House lunch for two?
- Muddy’s best quirky local café finds
  
  Double macchiato, you say? From lush jungle to bus stops, sustainable living to pit stops on the bike trail - feel the buzz with our pick of the coolest places for your caffeine hit.

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$Rise and grind! Supercharge your morning by trying one of these delicious #artisan blends from #indie #coffee #roasters across the Muddy counties, as well as Norfolk's own @kofracoffee and @greysealcoffee. Head over to Muddy Norfolk for the full feature$

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Boo! 14 Halloween films for kids

Halloween films that will scare not scar your kids for life, including brand new release The Witches, starring Anne Hathaway – available to stream right now.
- Watch these this week! 8 new TV shows and films
  
  From psychological thrillers to cosy wildlife docs, there's something for everyone in this week's Muddy TV guide. Nab the best spot on the sofa and settle in.
- Fright night FOMO? Here’s 25 Halloween films
  
  Halloween parties are off, but don’t let that stop you from embracing fright night with a movie marathon that’ll require popcorn, a stiff drink, and a pillow to hide behind.
- Sofa surfer! 7 new TV shows and films
  
  Anyone up for movie night? Here are six new feature-length flicks landing on the box this week, as well as a brand new Netflix mini-series you'll love.
- And now, something to cheer us all up…
  
  In need of a little light relief? Lordy, aren't we all? Here are three 'celebrity' Instagram accounts that have been making us laugh this week that we think might tickle your fancy too.

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- Think your village or town is the best place to live?
  
  Prove it! Take a photo of your local area for Instagram to win a family portrait shoot with award-winning Lifestyle & Location Portrait Photographer of the Year Paul Wilkinson.
Wellbeing
- J’adore / J’abhor – Daylight Saving Hours
  
  The clocks went back this week and the nights truly are closing in. Two Muddy staffers battle out the pros and the cons.
- Reclaim your nights with 7 steps to better sleep
  
  Shoved your 900th sheep over a gate - but still can't get to sleep? It's time to pandemic-proof your sleep with our guide to getting some uninterrupted zzzs.

Travel View more
20 Muddy-approved attractions in Norfolk

From the big-beast tourist destinations to our cool insider alternatives, read on for our pick of 20 unmissable attractions in the county
- Muddy’s Insider Guide to the Isle of Wight
  
  This sunny little Island may be small in stature but it's packed to the brim with amazing things to check out. We've got the top tips on how to discover the real Isle of Wight.
- Mini break anyone? The best hotel deals to book now
  
  If you're hankering for a few days away from your own four walls, then you'll need these mini break deals from hotels across the Muddy counties. Race you to check in.

Work View more
Is it time to start your own business?

2020 has forced many of us to radically rethink our careers, goals and dreams. Muddy meets four inspiring women who took control and started their own businesses during Covid. Is it time we joined them?
- Back-to-school for grown-ups
  
  The kids may be going back to school but why should they get all the new gear? We all deserve shiny winter boots and bags too. Here's our pick for back-to-school style.
- Which entrepreneur won Tide’s £2000 helping hand?
  
  Thanks for asking! Say hello to Jade and her delicious bakery business and find out how the money has helped her boost her business to the next level.
Kids
- Get outta that house! October Half-Term fun
  
  Wot, no trick or treat? The sugar frenzy might be off for 2020 but don't worry, there's tons of stuff to keep the little people entertained this half term. Read on for the good stuff.
- How to manage back-to-school anxiety
  
  With the nation’s schoolchildren poised to go back to school, it’s a tense time for everyone. So, how, as parents, should we control our fears? Muddy finds out.

Fashion View more
Designer vs dead ringer: the leather edit

Leather is top of the trends this season but the real deal can be a *leetle* unfriendly when it comes to your credit card. Cue our edit of the best dupes for the hottest designer pieces.
- Trend alert! White-hot boots to buy now
  
  Forget your usual black and brown, there's a new colour on the block when it comes to winter boots and we're loving it. Here are eight white pairs to add to basket.
- Sustainable fashion gets sexy
  
  Ethical, eco and everywhere - with the likes of Selfridges now pushing a new sustainable outlook, here's where you can rewear, repair and renew your wardrobe in style.

Beauty View more
- New nail polish colours for Autumn
  
  Ditch the neon brights and pretty pastels and get dark and daring for the change in season. Here are the brand new nail polishes we'll be picking up for our at-home mani.
- Want big natural lashes? Flutter your way to NBR
  
  Long, lustrous lashes ahoy! If your'e looking for natural additions that will last up to three weeks, read my review on Nouveaux at Norfolk Beauty Rooms.

People View more
What’s cooking? Calum Franklin, The Pie Room

Fresh from the launch of his mouth-watering new cookbook, we caught up with the London Pie King himself to talk Scotch eggs, the Breville toastie masker and cooking for Axl Rose.
- Yes, people, this is Meg Mathews!
  
  Primrose Hill party queen turned wellness guru? Stranger things have happened! Muddy chats to the always glamorous Meg Mathews about her new book, self-care and, er, vagina facials.
- Why Stephen Fry calls Norfolk home
  
  From sea and sky views to antique bookshops and country pubs, the legendary actor and author lets us in on the secret places he most loves in the county.
- My favourite places: novelist Raffaella Barker
  
  Author of nine novels, daughter of poet George Barker and lover of all things Norfolk, Raffaella Barker shares some of her favourite places with Muddy.
- What what the celebs learnt in lockdown
  
  Lockdown has given us time to learn new skills but has it taught us something deeper? Muddy tapped five women juggling careers, babies and even a tumour, to tell all.