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 Hertfordshire. Out you go and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do…

42 of the best things to do within 2 hours of home

Are you ready to (gasp) leave your local area? From safari parks to Europe’s tallest high ropes, here are 42 of the best day trips, all within two hours of Herts & Beds.
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.
7 fun things to do in the garden with kids

Make a mini golf course, plant a jam jar garden and measure a tree with your bum! Cabin fever begone with these brilliant gardening ideas kids will dig.
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.
The best places to spot snowdrops

Drop everything, people – the snowdrops are coming out, meaning spring is on its way! Here’s our round-up of the loveliest local places to catch these winter buds.
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.
10 of the best local walks (with pubs on’t way)

Rallying the troops for a bracing trek might not come easy, but oh the rewards! These beautiful walks will put the fizz back into frazzled spirits – especially if you pop into one of these cosy pubs on the way (government guidelines allowing)…
Muddy’s best winter walks

Wrap up warm, grab your walking boots and go in search of your own winter wonderland! Here's where we'll be striding out over the coming months.
42 things to do in Herts & Beds this December

Jingle all the way to Christmas Day and beyond, with festive afternoon teas, plenty of pantos, live comedy nights and more more more!
13 Christmas wreath making workshops to book now

Deck your door with boughs of holly! These local festive craft classes are hugely popular so be sure to book now.
The great half term escape: 10 top day trips

Filled with fear at the thought of having to entertain the kids this October half term? Book a ticket, bundle them in the car and hit the road with our top picks for a family-friendly day out.
Into London: the capital reopens

With the tourist count at an all-time low, now is the time to swerve the endless queues and enjoy London's cultural bounty.
What’s On: October 2020

EXHIBITION: In Our Time: triptych and other artworks by Sylvia Molloy (1914-2008), North Hertfordshire Museum, Hitchin, Until 1 Nov Former Letchworth resident, Sylvia Molloy, was an adventurous and unusual (although well established) British artist. This daredevil traveller escaped numerous invasions/coups and travelled and lived in Burma(Myanmar), South Africa and India. She often painted the people […]
What’s On This Week

So the rules and regs have changed a little, but there's still loads to do across Herts & Beds this week. Enjoy!
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.
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 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!
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.