Things to Do
Stilettos on but nowhere to go? Ah, I can help with that! Muddy Stilettos is your go-to regional guide for the cool, quirky, new and unmissable happening in your ‘hood. Check out our Weekend, Weekly and Monthly What’s On guides to find out the insider info on everything from pop-ups, pubs and theatre to kids events, live music, new openings and shopping in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Out you go and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do…
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Stonor’s jousting weekend leads the charge
Stonor's medieval event on May 22 & 23 includes access to the stonking new adventure playground and the gardens, as well as street food and theatre. Visors down, let's do this!
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Muddy’s 2021 Festival Guide: Oxon, Bucks & beyond
Are you ready to make some noise?! From opera weekends to 80s throwbacks to thumping chart-toppers, these are the festivals you need to know about this summer.
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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.
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Country house gardens + boutique shopping + great food = happy times
The Humble Country Summer Fayre in Bucks is ticking all our boxes - independent stalls selling fabulous homeware and gifts, plus coffee, good food and tipples
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What’s on in Bucks and Oxon this May
Yes, you read that right: real life is bloody well back on. We've got exhibitions, comedy nights, movie screenings, garden snoopings, and so much more happing across Bucks & Oxon this May.
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Superflashy newsflash: What’s the local goss?
Movers, groovers and gossipers, listen up! From fine-dining pop-ups to a certain high-end department store opening in Milton Keynes here's all the hot goss from this week.
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Day at the beach, anyone?
The sun's making an appearance this weekend (at long last) so we're thinking impromptu, socially-distanced daytrip to the coast. Who's in?
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The best local bluebell walks
Blooming 'eck! Bluebells are popping up in their thousands across Bucks and Oxon. Here's where to find the best of them on your sprightly springtime walk.
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Man the forts! The best castles within 90 minutes
Ready for a right royal day out? We've rounded up 9 of the coolest castles in Bucks, Oxon and beyond that are open for business. Tiara at the ready, let's go!
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Superflashy newsflash: foodie special
Heard on the grapevine! From a revamped Cotswolds gastropub to the coolest new local openings (I spy a micro-winery), here's my foodie superflashy special.
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Meeting outdoors? Try these local activities
There's been so much walking. There's been so much mud. But now, finally, it's time to embrace other outdoor activities that don't involve dragging children around a boggy field. Rejoice!
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Bring the bar to you: how to have a virtual night out
Counting down the days until that chilly pub garden come April? God, us too. Here's the next best thing: bar-quality cocktails, perfect ambience, and a whole lot of glam.
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Half-term hack: the best online courses for kids
Run out of ways to entertain the kiddos? Check out Muddy's list of the best online classes and workshops that you can do from anywhere across the country, just in time for half-term.
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Boredom begone: online courses & classes to do right now
Bored at home? No longer! Muddy's been hard at work finding you the very best online class to do in your county. From computer coding to nipple tassels, we've got it all.
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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.
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What’s in this week
Staying in again this week? You'll be needing our curated Muddy guide to the best things to stream from home then!
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Your #Joulesautumnwalks photos
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Your ultimate Autumn Walks guide
Grab your kids, your besties, your dog and anyone else who is free to join you on our first Autumn Walks initiative with Joules - and win coats and wellies for the whole family!
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7 perfect days of summer – just add gin!
Ableforth's Bathtub gin looks cool, tastes even better and will rev you up for a summer of fun. Here, win a case (yup, six bottles of it!) and find out for yourself.