The urban guide to the countryside -

Well, hello!

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

Gotta Have It

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

Darkest Star launches #LoversUniteMuddy talks to Hitchin's Sam D'Cruze of Darkest Star about her new charity capsule collection.
Ideas to keep everyone happy in the school holidaysA long hot summer and no school. Relax! Here's our guide for kids.
Standalone FarmThere's fun to be had down on the farm.
Consilio Interiors, BerkhamstedCharlotte and Jamie Hearn are a design and build dream team who understand how we live.
SUPERFLASHY NEWSFLASH!Dylans at George Street, St Albans is now at The Plough at Sleapshyde. It's bound to be good.

FRI 10 – SUN 12 AUG

MON 13 – SUN 19 AUG

AUGUST 2018

SUPERFLASHY NEWSFLASH!

The Plough by Dylans at Sleapshyde is open for business. It’s looking – and tasting – pretty good!
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats
  
  The Farmhouse at Redcoats is a delightful destination.
- The loveliest pubs with rooms
  
  Fancy a weekend away in the countryside?
- The Fleetville Larder
  
  A knowledgeable cheesemonger, excellent coffee and delicious food. The Fleetville Larder is a very good place indeed.
- Fantinel at Sopwell House
  
  The One & Only prosecco, stunning and delicious food - welcome to the Italian gourmet dinner at Sopwell House!

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Standalone Farm

School’s out and down on the farm there’s a full programme of summer holiday fun.
- Holiday with Poldark
  
  The BBC bodice-ripper is back, yippee! Fancy hanging out in Poldark Land this summer? We've hunted down the best Cornish coastal cottages, villas and grand design rentals.
- The Berko Loop
  
  The Berko Loop is a delightful walk, cycle ride and read around some of the quirkiest and most beautiful countryside spots near Berkhamsted.

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Darkest Star launches #LoversUnite

#LoversUnite is a British made charity capsule collection from Hitchin’s Darkest Star
- We have a winner! £500 to spend at The Women’s Society Boutique!
  
  We have a winner! Caroline McElhatton, will you please step forward and claim your prize!
- Perfect Holiday Packing
  
  Lisa Montague, founder of Blackfish Swimwear in Hitchin, helps us to shop local and pack for our holidays.

Meraki is back!

Meraki festival is back, with All Saints, Pixie Lott and Nik Kershaw taking centre stage.
- Folk by the Oak family ticket giveaway!
  
  Sing along to your favourite folk songs and learn some new ones under the old oak tree at Hatfield House.
- Seeking literary inspo?
  
  Well, you're in the right place. Muddy's pro bookworm Kerry Potter picks the best June reads for you.
- Record Store Day at David’s Music
  
  I talk to Ashlie, at David's Music in Letchworth, about this year's Record Store Day on Sat 21 April.
- Herts’ best summer festivals 2018
  
  A peek at just some of the festivals we can look forward to this summer - and we will have a summer! - in Herts.

Imposter Syndrome

Do you ever get the feeling that you’re going to be found out? I talk to life coach Jessica Wall about Imposter Syndrome.
Kids
- 32 brilliant days out with the kids
- Ideas to keep everyone happy in the school holidays
  
  Courses, camps, crafts and more. Some ideas to nail summer holiday heaven.

My Favourite Places: 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 with Muddy’s Kerry Potter.
- My fave places
  
  Travel memories and fragrances inspired Suzanne Taylor to create Taylor Benfield, the luxury perfumed candle brand.
- Amanda Thomson, Skinny Prosecco
  
  Amanda Thomson's lightbulb moment is guaranteed to bring joy to all.