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City slickin': what's on in London this summerLondon's shaking off the lockdown cobwebs with a host of awesome events planned at museums, theatres and the like. Bag yourself the best tickets now with our guide to what's on in the capital.
Best Summer Beaches in NorfolkSummer's coming (no, really, it is!) so we've got the inside scoop on the best Norfolk beaches for all tastes. Buckets at the ready! Just add ice and champagne. Well what else is that bucket for?!
Super Flashy Newsflash!17th century house turned 21st century gallery, shopping with soul, trailblazing rock stars, film crews wherever you look and TOWIE on the beach - it's all going on in Norfolk!
What's On This Month in NorfolkSpring is sprung and there's a whole lot of good stuff coming into flower! We've cherry picked the best of what's on around Norfolk in the merry, merry month of May!
Best pub gardens in NorfolkOK people, time to renew our gin membership! Social drinking is back and we're taking it outside. Well what did you think going out, out meant? Pints and prosecco a go-go! So where are we meeting?

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

Gotta Have It

15 must-have accessories for outdoor dining in style

Out with the scratched melamine, in with stylish cups, cocktail shakers, candelabra, and cutlery. Here's our guide to the wow accessories that will make your alfresco meal sparkle

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TV’s Georgina Burnett on decor do’s and don’ts

Why she’ll never hang CDs from the ceiling again, plus how to get it right with colour and where to start if you’ve just bought a new property
- THE PIG’s sizzling BBQ burger
  
  BBQ season is upon us and we have just the recipe (with up to 63% off perfectly paired wines) to get the party started, courtesy of Muddy favourites THE PIG and Naked Wines.
- Tom Kitchin’s Salmon and Spinach Lasagne
  
  Need a new mid-week meal? This Scandi salmon take on a lasagne (with 63% off Muddy recommended wine pairings) can be prepared in advance and is totally delicious.
Wellbeing
- Easy! Buy these, and sleep better
  
  Having trouble sleeping? Us and half the world right now! Here's what the Muddy team have in their shopping baskets to help with some much-needed shut-eye.
- Five ways to become more Zen
  
  Whether it's social anxiety about lockdown ending, or panic that it's not coming soon enough, a new book claims the ancient art of Zen will see us through. Ready to try it?

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Shazia Mirza is back in town

She’s an ex-science teacher – “I hated them, they hated me” – yet former student Dizzee Rascal still calls her Miss. This fierce comedian pulls no punches – we catch up with Shazia Mirza as she heads to Norwich.
- City slickin’: what’s on in London this summer
  
  London's shaking off the lockdown cobwebs with a host of awesome events planned at museums, theatres and the like. Bag yourself the best tickets now with our guide to what's on in the capital.
- Clear the schedule! TV worth watching this week
  
  Still not quite warm enough to hang around outside all evening without a sheepskin coat, is it? So, get yourself indoors, sneakily hitch up the heating and watch one of these fab shows instead.

Little Black Book

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

Re.Source General Store and Café, Norwich

The Dun Cow, Salthouse

Rooftop Gardens, Norwich

Warwick Street Social, Norwich

Heydon Village Tea Room

The Unthank Arms, Norwich

Gyre & Gimble, Norwich

Glide Surf School, Cromer

The Gangway, Cromer

Wiveton Hall Café, Shop & Fruit Farm

The White Horse, Brancaster

Biddy's Tearoom, Aylsham and Norwich

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Best pub gardens in Norfolk

OK people, time to renew our gin membership! Social drinking is back and we’re taking it outside. Well what did you think going out, out meant?Pints and prosecco a go-go! So where are we meeting?
- Top 50 gastropubs 2021 revealed
  
  What better week for the reveal of the country's best gastropubs than the start of lockdown easing? Here are the 5 winners in and around Norfolk - phones at the ready to bag your table.
- Try this light but warming spring supper
  
  Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall's healthy take on this Scottish fish soup makes for a quick and hearty but healthy supper that's perfect for cool spring evenings.

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Ideas to get your finances into shape for 2021

The beginning of the year is always about renewal, resolutions and healthy regimes. But the fallout from Covid has shown how financial wellbeing is also vital – and too often overlooked. Muddy limbers up for a money MOT.
Kids
- It’s Children’s Book Week! Check out May’s top releases for little bookbugs.
  
  To celebrate Children's Book Week we asked our friends Leanne and Dan at Norwich's Bookbugs & Dragon Tales to recommend their top pick of this month's new releases for the young and young at heart.
- The 7 questions everyone asks about online schools
  
  Where does the social side, sport and extra-curricular come in to virtual education, and what about a timetable and exams? We tackle the big questions about online schools

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Green age kicks! eco-cool trainers

There’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.
- Word up! Slogan sweats to buy now
  
  Can't find the words to say it yourself? Say it with a sweater! Here are eight cool slogan jumpers we're coveting right now, all from indie shops and brands.
- 2021 fashion collabs you need to know
  
  When high fashion met high street. Here are the new season fashion collabs we're lusting after this month (with surprisingly affordable price tags).

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- Get ready to go outside: SPFs for every skin type
  
  The sun is (just) starting to make itself felt and while that brings happiness, joy and vitamin D, it also means more time outdoors. Get prepped with the best facial SPFs.
- Skincare SOS – your winter essentials
  
  Zoom close-ups making you wince? Cold winter days and dry central heating are playing havoc with our skin. Try these hero products for a dose of much-needed hydration.

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My Favourite Places: Salt Interior Design’s Holly Pagani

Muddy catches up with interior designer Holly on her top spots across the county – from hidden gastro gems to Alpaca walking.
- Six lockdown heroines to celebrate IWD
  
  It’s been a bit of a year so to mark International Women’s Day 2021, we thought we’d big up six women who have impressed, delighted and inspired us over the past 12 months.
- The talented locals behind The Indie Store
  
  We're all about supporting local. Let's meet the people behind the brands and find out what inspired them to make it happen.

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Top places to stop on your way to Cornwall and the South West

Driving down to your staycation and need somewhere to have lunch, walk the dog, let the kids run or even take a nap? We’ve sniffed out the best places to stop near the south-west’s major routes.
- City slickin’: what’s on in London this summer
  
  London's shaking off the lockdown cobwebs with a host of awesome events planned at museums, theatres and the like. Bag yourself the best tickets now with our guide to what's on in the capital.
- Nine divine holiday rentals to book now for an autumn break
  
  If you didn't have sharp enough elbows to get your summer holiday staycation nailed, fear not. Here are the holiday rentals to book now for an autumn weekend escape