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Need a seaside fix? Six great beach daytrips in under 3 hours
No plans for a sunny day? Get thee to the beach - it's nearer than you think. Here are our six favourites, all doable from landlocked Oxon and Bucks. Just don't forget the sunscreen, lobster face!
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Park life! Muddy’s favourite green spaces
School's out and it's National Parks Week, so here at Muddy we're celebrating the best green spaces in our neck of the woods. Grab a blanket, a ball and some kids (well, they're optional) and breathe in that lovely fresh air.
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How to tame your teen
Teenage kids. Who’d have ‘em? And how the heck do you parent them? There’s certainly much agonizing about this subject around the watercooler (OK, tap) at Muddy HQ of a Monday morning. Which is why we’re currently all fighting over the dog-eared office copy of Ian Williamson’s excellent new book We Need To Talk: A […]
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Summer hols saviours!
Desperately seeking summer holiday activities for your little darlings? The good news is there's loads going on and you're not too late. Sporty, arty or just plain feral, we've got something to suit all tastes.
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Oooh, hello David Lloyd summer courses!
Trying to find something sporty for your kids to do this summer? I've just found out you don't to be a member of the fab David Lloyd Oxford's to boot them into multisport camp!
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Summer’s best outdoor theatre
From Shakespeare to Dickens to Austen and beyond, there's an al fresco production for everyone this season. Bring your brolly, a sense of humour and a sneaky bottle of Pimm's and enjoy.
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7 fab local music festivals
Hey music lover! Load up with pear cider (leave the wellies at home, you won't be needing them), and check out the best local summer music festivals. See you down the front...
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The best lidos and splashparks
Hey hot stuff! Bit sweaty? What you need is an outdoor pool or riverside spot - here are the Muddy picks of the best local spots to cool off this summer.
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Two fab outdoor sports courses
Two brilliant Activity Courses for kids to whet their appetite for the summer holidays
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Summer Fields School, Oxford
Muddy says: A top prep day and boarding school in Oxford with small pupil numbers and whopper facilities, hidden away in 70 stunning acres leading to the Cherwell River.
