The urban guide to the countryside -

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I'm Sandra, editor of Muddy Hertfordshire, 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 26 - Sun 28 Oct

Mon 22 - Sun 28 Oct 2018

October 2018

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Just in! New Michelin star restaurant rankings in our ‘hood

It’s the accolade that all chefs want – so who’s reached for the stars in Bucks, Oxon and beyond in this year’s ratings?
- Is this the Chilterns’ best inn?
  
  Very rare that I gush, but The Mash Inn is getting it with two barrels for its fantastic offering for grown-ups in rolling Chiltern countryside. Hop over the border into Radnage - you'll love it.
- First look at The Plough!
  
  New opening alert! This charming pub by Dylans at Sleapshyde is doing great business. Wanna see what the fuss is about?
- The Farmhouse at Redcoats
  
  Looking for stylish eating, sleeping and partying in a converted barn? Oh hello The Farmhouse at Redcoats, the pleasure is all ours.
- 36 perfect pubs with rooms
  
  Fancy a weekend away in the countryside? The Muddy editors across 19 counties know the best spots for an overnighter. Eat, drink, RELAX!

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Need a romantic weekend away?

We make a break for the border, with Muddy’s Sophie checking in to the recently refurbed Woburn Hotel in Beds for a romantic weekend. Ooh la la!
- Insider Guide to St Albans
  
  Probably the most urban location in Herts, St Albans is home to the first saint and the first hot cross bun, and it's full of contemporary independent places to eat, drink and shop!
- Fun on the Farm
  
  Standalone Farm won Best Family Attraction in the Muddy Awards this year so it didn't take much persuading to get my cousin Jacqueline, her friend and two kids to check it out on a sunny day this August.

New season, new shoes

Do you need any encouragement to buy new shoes? Does anyone?! Clear some space on the shoe rack – I’ve rounded up my Top 15 footwear favourites for autumn, from elegant ankle boots to the super-cool sneakers.
- Darkest Star launches #LoversUnite
  
  Muddy talks to Hitchin's Sam D'Cruze of Darkest Star about her new charity capsule collection.
- Perfect Holiday Packing
  
  Lisa Montague, founder of Blackfish Swimwear in Hitchin, helps us to shop local and pack for our holidays.

Much Ado About Nothing, Watford Palace Theatre

Much Ado About Nothing in the 1940s, complete with sandbags, Gin and It, and an all-female cast.
- Read these! October’s best books
  
  Clear space on your Kindle! Muddy's pro bookworm, Kerry Potter, has some literary inspiration for you.
- Need a new read?
  
  We've finally dragged Muddy's books editor Kerry Potter off her sun lounger - she's baaack, baby, with September's finest new tomes.

Who do you think you are anyway?

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
- Muddy meets… Horrible Histories!
  
  The family favourite tour reaches Wycombe on 6-7 Nov. Muddy spoke to co-director Neal Foster about what grisly goings-on are in store (clue: severed heads involved).
- A-list alumni – from a local school!
  
  Tring Park School for the Performing Arts churns out constellations of new generation stars - wanna see the latest batch of A-listers?

Muddy meets… Craig Revel-Horwood

Want the hot goss from the BBC ballroom? Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood dishes the dirt on this year’s show.
- Muddy meets… Horrible Histories!
  
  The family favourite tour reaches Wycombe on 6-7 Nov. Muddy spoke to co-director Neal Foster about what grisly goings-on are in store (clue: severed heads involved).
- A-list alumni – from a local school!
  
  Tring Park School for the Performing Arts churns out constellations of new generation stars - wanna see the latest batch of A-listers?