The urban guide to the countryside -

Well, hello!

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

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FEBRUARY

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

31 Below, Marylebone

Out in London? You can keep Oxford, Bond and Kensington – it’s Marylebone High Street and its new watering hole, 31 Below, all the way for me!
- Best cheap eats
  
  If you caned the credit card at Christmas swanky dinner dates are probably off the menu this...
- On the Waterfront
  
  The Encore overlooking the River Avon in historic Stratford-upon-Avon has just reopened after a swish complete makeover.
- Bye bye gin, we have a new favourite drink!
  
  Yes, it's hard to believe but we've benched the G&Ts for a super-cool exciting new tipple. Wanna know what it is? 'Course you do.
- The Castle at Edgehill
  
  Muddy goes all 'Rapunzel' and checks into an impressive 15th Century folly for the night with panoramic views over a famous Civil War battlefield.

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Chewton Glen, Hampshire

Here’s what you need to know about this coastal classic spa and 5-star hotel destination. Muddy’s ed-in-chief checks into one of their 14 amaaaaazing treehouses.
- Out-of-Season Scilly with Kids
  
  Cornwall meets the Caribbean on this unspoilt archipelago just 28 miles from Land's End. Here are Muddy Cornwall editor Sophie's top tips for visiting with the family in 2019.
- Your 2019 holiday inspo
  
  Going anywhere nice on your holidays? Don't answer that until you've read Muddy's guide to the coolest travel trends for the year ahead.

Hey fancy pants!

Need some new undies? We’ve hunted down the sexiest, slinkiest new lingerie around. Bridget Jones enormo-pants, be gone!
- Say bonjour to Sézane
  
  Want to know about our magnifique new favourite French fashion brand? Click this way and I'll tell you more, ma cherie.
- Cool Brit brand Madeleine Thompson
  
  It's expensive, it bobbles and you can't machine wash it. But cashmere, I just can't quit you. Snuggle up and let me spin you a yarn about my new favourite label.

REVIEW: The House on Cold Hill

Scare yourself silly watching Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House? Well, you’ll love this new stage adaptation of Peter James’ spine-tingling ghostly thriller! Coventry University journalism student and horror fan, Cally Brooks, reviews it for Muddy…
- Feb’s best new books
  
  February's must-read tomes, as chosen by Muddy's books editor Kerry Potter.
- Day in the Life of…Max Westwell
  
  *The* iconic modern male dancing role is the Swan in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake - so what does it take to make it? Max Westwell reveals all.
- Your unmissable 2019 culture planner
  
  Want to make the most of 2019? Muddy's culture vulture Kerry Potter has curated the best new TV, music, theatre, film, books and art of the year. Get yer diary out!
- Close Shave
  
  Gillette's new ad campaign is ruffling a few feathers. What do you think?

Co-working: 5 reasons to do it

Are you tired of working from home? Sick of setting up in coffee shops? Maybe you’re over the rigidity of long-term office leases? Then it’s time to consider co-working.
Kids
- Half-term Ahoy!
  
  There's lots more for families to do in Birmingham these days with the launch of the new Legoland Discovery Centre and the National SEA LIFE Centre's £1.1 refurb. We went on a little day-trip to explore.
- Review: Emily Brown and the Thing
  
  A really lovely funny, seasonal show for very young children at Birmingham Hippodrome’s Patrick Studio until Sun Jan 6.

Muddy Meets Tom Kerridge

…and talks Warwick’s Pub in the Park, his favourite eateries and work life balance issues – yup, he has them too!
- Are you sober curious?
  
  Muddy chats with New York-based wellbeing journalist Ruby Warrington, author of Sober Curious.
- We Got Mail!
  
  The 50 most inspirational women in the UK - including Keeley Hawes, Dina Asher-Smith, Jacqueline Wilson, Thomasina Miers and Muddy's very own *digital pioneer* Hero Brown.
- Muddy Meets…a local RSC star
  
  Kathryn Hunter is about to lead Simon Godwin's gender-bending Timon of Athens in the Swan. The charming former Warwick School pupil and RADA graduate Ralph Davis, gives us the lowdown.
- ‘It’s a real action-hero, ‘Marvel’-like play’
  
  Super-stylish rising RSC talent Amber James on Gregory Doran's Mad-Max-style futuristic dystopian Troilus and Cressida.