The urban guide to the countryside -

Well, hello!

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

Gotta Have It

Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.

FRI 19 OCT - SUN 21 OCT 2018

MON 15 OCT - FRI 19 OCT 2018

OCTOBER 2018

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Muddy’s fave new hangout, The Priory

After a stylish gastro pub for lunch or dinner? We’ve found just the joint.
- Small plates, big flavour at Pesto
  
  If you lurrrve Italian food but always get food envy from your partner's dish (guilty) then...
- Modern Indian fare at Lilu’s
  
  Lilu's restaurant is a fine dining-esque restaurant with posh Indian food at the heart. Muddy tucks in.
- The Wheatsheaf Inn
  
  This traditional, family-run pub is quite possibly one of the prettiest pubs I've ever visited...
- Say Kon’nichiwa to Fish Tank Sushi
  
  The food at relaxed restaurant, Fish Tank Sushi is best described as Asian soul food and will...

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Winter boltholes

Pack that overnighter and give yourself the break you deserve, with 37 curated cosy breaks across the Muddy counties.
- Girls’ weekend getaways
  
  Try these 31 awesome spas, inns, bars and retreats across the Muddy counties and reconnect...
- Already thinking about your next holiday?
  
  Well, if you go down to the woods, you'll be sure of a big surprise. In a good way, mind. Luxury...

The really wild show

On the prowl for this season’s hottest print? Leopard is a cult classic given an AW18 reboot. Enter the fashion jungle for Muddy purrrfect picks.
- Hear me roaaarrrrr!
  
  If you want to stay warm and chic this season, get your mits on this brilliantly bold new season Marc Cain jumper. Grrrrr!
- Best foot forward
  
  15 ways to rock your footwear this month, from garden parties and weddings to the ultimate...

Read these! October’s best books

Clear space on your Kindle! We’ve got some literary inspiration for you.
- Muddy’s Autumn cultural picks
  
  Just because Autumn is here doesn't mean we have to stay in! There's some brilliant events and theatre shows coming to our neck of the woods.
- More sex please, we’re British!
  
  There’s a lot of rumpy-pumpy on TV right now. And cheeringly not everyone involved resembles...
- NEED A NEW READ? MUDDY MONTHLY BOOK CLUB
  
  We're back baby, with September’s finest new tomes. Read all about them here!
- Heading to Edinburgh Fringe?
  
  Don't get too frazzled if you're heading to Edinburgh Fringe. Here are the show's that have made Muddy must-see list in 2018.

SPEEDY SUPPER

Mix up your Monday night dinner with this simple but tasty Mediterranean-style orzo and kale dish on World Vegetarian Day 2018
- Drink me
  
  When you drink as much caffeine as I do, a decent mug collection is a must. Pop the kettle on, love, and I'll show you my new season favourites.
- Cook Slow by Dean Edwards
  
  Back to work and in need of a speedy supper? Masterchef finalist and TV chef Dean Edwards' Caprese Chicken Melt will do nicely, thank you.
Wellbeing
- When wellbeing meets wine
  
  We’re into health and fitness but we also love a Chablis or three. Sound familiar? We...
- It’s National Spa Week 2018
  
  You'll feel completely zen after spending a few hours in one of these amazing spas. Annnnd...

Wanna work for Muddy?

Muddy Leicestershire and Rutland 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
- Bonfire Bonanza
  
  Remember, remember...it's not too late to join in with all the Bonfire festivities. Here are the best in Leicestershire and Rutland.
- OCTOBER HALF TERM GUIDE
  
  From spooky goings-on to fun workshops and events, there's plenty to keep the kids busy during the hols and beyond.

Meet Kirsteen Thomson, from Sky’s Landscape Artist of the Year 2018

Wild card on Sky’s Landscape Artist of the Year 2018, artist Kirsteen Thomson tells us about some fabulous places she’s stumbled on locally and during her painting travels.
- Muddy makes the glossies!
  
  Our ed-in-chief Hero Brown on being a centre-fold pin-up in Psychologies magazine - alongside Thor star Chris Hemsworth!
- Meet Leicester’s most stylish lady
  
  When it comes to fashion, Sukhina Garcia has got it nailed. She runs ladies boutique, Betty Brown which grabbed the gong for Best Women's Store in the Muddy Stiletto Awards 2018.
- On the lash with Tim Henman
  
  Tim Henman, party animal - who'd have thought it? Ahead of Wimbledon, the British tennis legend...
- My Favourite Places
  
  Cliveden House is one of Meghan Markle's favourite places - she spent her pre-wedding night...