The urban guide to the countryside -

Well, hello!

I'm Helen, editor of Muddy Norfolk, 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.

12 Pubs With Fab GardensGoogle maps at the ready, time to start planning your summer day trips around our favourite beer gardens.
Cambridge Cocktail WeekendMuddy Cambs have bagged a fab 25% discount on tickets for this year's Cambridge Cocktail Weekender. Sounds like the perfect bank holiday to me!
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!
And breathe ...Feel at your best on the beach this summer in a super flattering high-waisted bikini. Suits you!

FRI 17 - SUN 19 AUG 2018

MON 13 - SUN 19 AUG 2018

AUGUST 2018

The Victoria Inn

A muddy must visit for North Norfolk, perfectly situated for exploring the coast and Holkham estate with great food and drink to boot!
- The Marsham Arms
  
  Timeless classics on the menu but it’s the experimental Specials Menu which makes this family run pub a 'Muddy Must'visit.
- Hidden Gem
  
  Escape the North Norfolk crowds to this great cosy pub set on the edge of Stiffkey marshes. Great pub grub and local ale!
- The Gunton Arms
  
  Set in a thousand acre deer farm, this is a meat eaters paradise and the art will certainly raise a few eyebrows!
- Smugglers Delight
  
  The Lodge Old Hunstanton - Smuggler, Soldiers and great food to boot

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Holiday with Poldark!

Fancy hanging out in Poldark Land this summer? We’ve hunted down the best Cornish coastal cottages, villas and grand design rentals.
- Glamp Rock
  
  Staycation this summer - head for the glorious West Country! Big thanks to Muddy Somerset who have pulled together this amazing guide to the pick of the campsites and glampsites in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.
- 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.

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Best foot forward

15 ways to rock your footwear this month, from garden parties and weddings to the ultimate girls’ night out.
- And breathe …
  
  Feel at your best on the beach this summer in a super flattering high-waisted bikini. Suits you!
- All of a Buzz
  
  We're all of a buzz for Lisa Angels new Bee range and now in-store at Top Shop our Muddy Award winner is flying high.

In need of a good sun-lounger book?

Still undecided on which books to cram into your suitcase (or onto your Kindle). The Muddy crew have some super summer suggestions for you.
- Happy 40th Birthday Grease!
  
  The Theatre Royal Norwich Youth Company brings a brand-new version of the show to the stage this month.
- Gotta Have It
  
  These cool maps are pride of place in our little Muddy office. We reckon they'd look rocking in your sitting room too!
- Divorced – Beheaded – Survived!
  
  Cheeky, sassy, funny and a little bit rude - Six is THE girl power story of the last 500 years.
- Rebel rebel
  
  We adore this illustrated children's book about kick-ass women. Nab a copy and your daughter will love you forever.

Fancy a Zen Career Change?

If you’re looking for a career that is flexible, social, rewarding and a little bit ZEN – let me introduce you to the wonderful world of ZenMuma!
- 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.
Kids
- 32 brilliant days out with the kids
  
  The weather's divine, a staycation is on the cards, and the children need occupying. Oh hello Muddy Stilettos!
- The Uni American Dream
  
  Lots of sweating happening in the exam halls – but what's the next step? Is your offspring considering Uni stateside?

My Favourite places: Tim Henman

Tim Henman, party animal – who’d have thought it? It’s Wimbledon season and the British tennis legend talks wine, his local hangouts and, er, more wine with Muddy’s Kerry Potter.
- Muddy Meets Man v Baby
  
  Man 'v' Baby aka Matt Coyne kindly shared with us Muddy Mums some of his top parenting tips!
- World Cup Wonders
  
  Far be it from us to objectify the World Cup's hottest footballers. Instead we've found you the smartest. Seriously!
- Prof Robert Winston
  
  The most famous moustache in modern medicine knows how to improve your learning!
- Muddy meets Clara Amfo
  
  Winning TV quiz Pointless, playing basketball with Justin Bieber, crying over Oprah Winfrey - it's all in a day's work!