Spotlight

What's On: AugustIt's not our usual bumper crop but here's a sampling of 13 cool things to do this month.
Body anxiety post lockdownWorried about meeting up with friends because you've put on a few pounds? We chatted to The Mindful Cook for advice.
10 Pubs With Gorgeous GardensPraise be, the pubs are opening – and just in time for summer weather! Here are 10 of the best pub gardens to enjoy a socially-distanced sip in across Norfolk. Cheers!
Best Summer dresses!Need the perfect summer dress for your socialy distanced soirée? Here's our pick of the best from our local Norfolk boutiques.
Let's go OUT OUT!I've been chatting to lots of people about their reopening plans and here are a few of my local recommends to get you safely started. #INLOVEWITHLOCAL.

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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

The body warmer or gilet (pronounced “Gee-Lay”) hasn't really had much innovaton since my Budgie riding days. But all that might be about to change - say hello to the HUFFUR!

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Little Black Book

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Brasted's Restaurant

Hodge Podge Gifts & Accessories, Hethersett

Woods Interiors, Norwich

Two Magpies Bakery

The Dog House, Hempton

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

The Hoste

Hickling Campsite

Angelina's Curtains & Blinds

The Last Wine Bar & Restaurant

The Penthouse, Hunstanton

Dawn Rees Ceremonies

Eat View more
10 Pubs With Gorgeous Gardens

Praise be, the pubs are opening – and just in time for summer weather! Here are 10 of the best pub gardens to enjoy a socially-distanced sip in across Norfolk. Cheers!
- Recipe inspiration, courtesy of Giffords Circus (yes, really!)
  
  Roll up, roll up! ... Put some razzle-dazzle back into mealtime monotony with a double whammy of scrumptious, summery dishes from Giffords Circus' new cookbook.
- The rosé revolution
  
  Once dismissed as "lady petrol" (ugh), it's now officially the drink of the summer. Read on for top tips on buying the best bottles and how to stay hangover free?
- Arghhhh I can’t stop eating!!!
  
  None of my summer shorts fit and I still can't stop stuffing my face. Thankfully The Mindful Cook is on hand with these 3 easy emotional eating tips.
- 20 food & drink takeaways
  
  Miss eating out? We hear you - check out our Muddy favourite foodies and their splendiferous menu of dine at home experiences.

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What’s in: what to watch this week

Got a hot date with your sofa? Here are this week’s best new film and TV releases to spice up your evenings
- What’s On: August
  
  It's not our usual bumper crop but here's a sampling of 13 cool things to do this month.
- What’s in: 10 new things to watch this week
  
  Lazy day in front of the telly? Yes please! Here are the hottest new films and TV shows for you to sink your teeth into. Just add popcorn.
- Live from your sofa this week
  
  Your weekly boredom buster is here with all the best and brand spanking new TV, film, music and theatre to keep you entertained from the sofa.
- 10 best books for tweens
  
  Are your kids are too old for picture books, but not quite into the teenager genre yet? Here are 10 great books for children aged between 8 and 12, as suggested by The Cobham Bookshop.

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- Lockdown garden stunners
  
  Entered Muddy’s Lockdown Gardens in Bloom yet? Stake out your competition here and snap your space to win part of our £1000 prize pot to spend at Olive & Sage.
Wellbeing
- Body anxiety post lockdown
  
  Worried about meeting up with friends because you've put on a few pounds? It's a post lockdown thing. We chatted to The Mindful Cook for advice.
- 7 steps to better sleep
  
  Shoved your 900th sheep over a gate - but still can't get to sleep? Time to pandemic-proof your sleep with our guide to getting some Z's during lockdown.

Work View more
Desk delights

Pimp up your workstation with the loveliest stationery and desk accessories.
Kids
- Is it time to try an online school?
  
  With many children struggling to study at home and doubts over September start dates, ‘virtual’ schools are gaining traction - but what do they offer that’s different?
- Parent ‘Lockdown learning’ survey – the results
  
  We asked and you talked! Read the results of our exclusive parent survey into how lockdown learning is affecting our children, and what we can do to help them.

Fashion View more
Best Summer dresses!

Need the perfect summer dress for your socialy distanced soirée? Here’s our pick of the best from our local Norfolk boutiques.
- Wear the rainbow (and find gold)
  
  The weather's been pants, but we're giving Joseph and his technicolour dream coat a run for his money with the best rainbow brights. Prepare to be dazzled.
- Gotta Have It
  
  The body warmer or gilet (pronounced “Gee-Lay”) hasn't really had much innovaton since my Budgie riding days. But all that might be about to change - say hello to the HUFFUR!

Beauty View more
- 5 glow-getting tinted moisturisers
  
  Coming out of lockdown with a healthy glow but haven't worn make up on yonks? Ditch the foundation for a lightweight tinted moisturiser. Here's 5 on the Muddy radar.
- 5 of the best hair masks to buy now
  
  Split ends up to your ears? We've found five quick-fixes for treating neglected locks - and to stop your hair stylist from screaming when salons finally reopen!

People View more
What I’ve learnt in lockdown

Love it or loathe it, lockdown has given us time to learn new skills but has it taught us something deeper? Muddy tapped five busy writers and presenters, juggling careers, babies and even a tumour, to tell all.
- Muddy meets: Shlomo, beatboxer
  
  He's worked with Ed Sheeran, Lily Allen, and Rudimental, and now record-breaking beatboxer Shlomo has a new project on his hands - raising money for the NHS in association with theatres like The North Wall. Tell us about it, Shlo!
- The 6 funniest people on social media
  
  Fancy a giggle? These Instagram and Twitter accounts are happy to oblige.
- Muddy meets… Melissa Hemsley
  
  It turns out the healthy cooking queen has culinary disasters too! Melissa spills the beans (then whips them up into a tasty frittata) on burnt pans, how to waste less food and keeping an endless supply of cookie dough in the freezer.
- Muddy meets Shazia Mirza
  
  The Brummy comedian on why she's not scared to shake things up, her new tour Coconut and where all the real eyebrows have gone.

School Reviews

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

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Fun Finder

Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.

The insider’s guide to the Top 200 places to live outside London

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Travel View more
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.
- The Muddy insider guide to Norfolk
  
  Summer holidays incoming! Read our brand new and brilliant curated guide to Norfolk, with luxe SPF brand Saltee, and start planning your staycation (PLUS enter our sexy £2,888 summer giveaway!).