The urban guide to the countryside -

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I'm Keya, editor of Muddy Leics & Rutland, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

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Don’t leave it to chance! Choose from our handpicked selection of the best businesses near you.

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Say Kon’nichiwa to Fish Tank Sushi

The food at relaxed restaurant, Fish Tank Sushi is best described as Asian soul food and will really delight your tastebuds if you’re willing to get out of your foodie comfort zone.
- Muddy goes vegan
  
  Move over limp lettuce leaves and dry chickpea burgers and make way for some seriously delicious...
- The loveliest pubs with rooms
  
  Fancy a weekend away in the countryside? The Muddy editors across 19 counties know all the...
- EAT HERE: THE PANTRY
  
  Eat your fill at this super stylish vegan cafe/deli which serves fresh and healthy food as...
- Muddy Eats: The Bradgate
  
  This family-friendly country pub is perfectly located on the doorstep of Bradgate Park

Muddy’s Guide to Camping Essentials

Forgo the luxury of a hotel room and pull up to your campsite fully prepped for your outdoor adventure with Muddy’s camping guide.
- Glamping Medieval-style
  
  Take a peek inside the new Avenue of Kings premium glamping tents as Muddy spends the night...
- Make a dash for the seaside
  
  You don’t have to hop on a plane to enjoy a little beach time this summer. Here are 8 stylish...

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

How to rock that summer wardrobe

C’mon, let’s get it nailed before everything sells out and you end up having to wear that crap sarong you bought in 1989. Muddy shows you how.
- Sweat it out in style!
  
  We've tested out the best sportswear around, just in time for your January fitness regime.
- Charles & Keith handbags
  
  These designer bags from Charles and Keith come with a price that won't stretch the purse strings.

West End Kids

Heading to London for the day? Take the kids with you and book one of these fab theatre show which will keep ’em entertained few a few hours!
- Muddy heads to Britain’s Forest Fest
  
  Midnight gigs, campfire storytelling, outdoor theatre, laughing yoga, fascinating forest talks...
- Sun lounger reads
  
  Never mind the holiday wardrobe, let's sort out your holiday reading. Here's the Muddy top...
- Alfresco cultural events to book
  
  It may not feel like it, but summer is here and we’re in for a real treat with a shed load...
- Seeking literary inspo?
  
  Well, you’re in the right place. Ready for your June installment of unmissable future...

Try this: Tomato bulgar salad

You’ll love this vibrant summer tomato bulgar salad bowl full of Middle Eastern flavours – and not a limp lettuce leaf in sight.
- Vegetarian Thai Salad
  
  Could we tempt you with this zesty, fresh and colourful Thai salad in celebration of National...
- Speedy Supper
  
  Desperately seeking dinner inspiration? We've got a 30 minute fab fish curry for you, courtesy...
Wellbeing
- Damn the diet – try an alternative!
  
  Fruit for breakfast, skipping dessert, saying no to takeaway Friday - been there, done it and...
- When wellbeing meets wine
  
  We’re into health and fitness but we also love a Chablis or three. Sound familiar? We...

Wanna work for Muddy?

Muddy Leicestershire is looking for a brilliant intern! Could this be you or someone you know?
- Worklife need a reboot?
  
  Job doing your head in? Or maybe it's lack of job that's the problem? Our careers agony aunt...
- Find your ideal job
  
  There's more to life than a college education, doncha know. Muddy investigates some excellent...
Kids
- West End Kids
  
  Heading to London for the day? Take the kids with you and book one of these fab theatre show...
- Summer survival kit
  
  In, out, shake it all about – 23 things to do with the kids locally and beyond over the long summer holiday! You can thank us later!

On the lash with Tim Henman

Tim Henman, party animal – who’d have thought it? Ahead of Wimbledon, the British tennis legend talks wine, his local hangouts and, er, more wine.
- My Favourite Places (Meghan Markle agrees!)
  
  Cliveden House is one of Meghan Markle's favourite places - she spent her pre-wedding night...
- Say hello to Clara Amfo
  
  Winning TV quiz Pointless, playing basketball with Justin Bieber, crying over Oprah Winfrey...
- The RSC’s new Juliet
  
  Super-modest and down-to-earth Glaswegian actress Karen Fishwick is a girl after our own hearts...
- Aromatherapy queen
  
  Founder of Penny Price Aromatherapy, Penny has lived most of her life in the market town of Hinckley and gives us the long and short of some of her fave local places.