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Warwickshire

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

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Gotta Have It

I've got my eye on this gorgeous graphic cushion, part of Habitat's new collaboration with supercool artist Quentin Jones. Wanna see more?

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

The Muddy Winners Drinks!Fizz, gin tasting, gourmet canapes, live music and CAKE! We had fun at the Muddy Award winners' drinks.
The Kingsley School, Leamington SpaMuddy says: A small, vibrant and family-orientated day school for girls aged 3 – 18; and boys from 3 – 11 in Leamington Spa, celebrating 135 years this September.
Tree steps to heaven!Down on the farm, near historic Henley in Arden, step up the glam-factor a notch and plump for a quirky tree pod on stilts, complete with hot tub – hello bubbles under the stars!
NEWSFLASH!!So much hot cultural goss across Warwickshire you'll need a lashing of SPF. If only it would just stop raining...
The 30 best local artisan ginsThe 30 best artisan gins across the Muddy counties - rack them up, throw in some Juniper berries and rosemary, and let's get drinking!
Wonderful weddingsPlanning a wedding? Don't do anything until you've consulted our comprehensive wedding guide for all 21 Muddy counties. The dreamiest venues, florists, jewellery-designers and more!

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Stratford upon Avon Topiary Gin Festival, Sun July 7

Shakespeare Distillery and Billesley Manor Hotel team up for this glorious annual gin-fest celebrating the best regional tipples on Sun July 7. Make mine a double, ta.
- Spirit-ed Away!
  
  The ultimate experience for gin lovers, this Stratford upon Avon-based masterclass by the award-winning Shakespeare Distillery includes tasting, gin history and the chance to craft your own bespoke spirit.
- No 44 on the Waterside, The Arden
  
  Muddy heads for a working lunch of sharing small plates at the recently refurbished brasserie of this boutique hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon with river views.
- Bottoms up!
  
  The Muddy Award-winning Fizzy Moon Brewhouse has a new monthly Gin Club with tastings by artisan distillers. Muddy popped along for a tipple or two.
- The Langton Arms, near Market Harborough
  
  Muddy Leics pops into this village local in Church Langton which has had a complete refurb. Gone is the dated pub and in its place is something seriously stylish.

School Reviews

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

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Fun Finder

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

40 Quirky Stays for Summer

Fancy an escape that’s a leetle bit different? From yurts to lodges, shepherd’s huts to helicopters (not even joking!), the Muddy editors have pulled together the most charming, unusual escapes across 21 counties. Book in once you’ve taken your jaw off the floor.
- St Ives – the dreamiest staycation in the UK
  
  As I was going to St Ives, I met a man with seven wives. OK, not really. What I did meet with though was a whole lot of FUN! Here's six reasons why you should take a trip to the Cornish coast this summer.
- A cool Cornish hotel – without the crowds
  
  The Polurrian on the Lizard has had a style makeover - and then some. Fancy winning a 3 night £1800 stay at Cornwall's best kept secret?

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First time fashion

Ready for an adventure? Us too! At Muddy we’ve committed to new experiences this summer (both cultural and clothes related, natch). Read on for inspo – and win a sizzling £400 hush wardrobe while you’re at it!
- Excellent, dude!
  
  How has Keanu Reeves not aged in 30 years?! The laconic Hollywood star is back in a fashion campaign that's got social media a-swooning. Shall we examine the evidence?
- Put a Ring on it!
  
  Warwickshire jewellery designer Tara Osborne is one of the few who can lay claim to actually putting a ring on Beyonce's finger (apart from Jay Z, obviously...)

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- Incoming: Summer Beauty Stash
  
  The brilliant new Saltee sunscreen is among our top picks to refresh your summer beauty routine. Summer, we're gunning for you.
- Clean Beauty
  
  Natural beauty products used to be worthy but not that effective. Well, not any more! Meet your new favourite no-nasties brands.

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Autumn 2019 highlights – Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

With the Spring 2019 season drawing to a close the Belgrade Theatre Coventry is already getting ready for an exciting new season. Here’s our Autumn/Winter round-up to wet your whistle…
- REVIEW: (Un)leashed
  
  Birmingham Royal Ballet's stunning new all-female programme is performing at Birmingham Hippodrome (until Sat June 15) and Sadler’s Wells, London (Tue June 25 &26).
- The books you MUST read this summer
  
  June's best new books are a corking bunch, including Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert's breathtaking new novel. Check out Kerry Potter's reviews...
- WIN 2 pairs of tickets to see Jason Manford in Rugby!
  
  This fantastic comedy one-nighter, on Tue June 25, in aid of Cancer Research UK, is part of Rugby School's Festival on the Close 2019 (June 24 - 27).
- Need a brilliant new read?
  
  A stunning debut novel, a futuristic thriller and an exquisite memoir are among books editor Kerry Potter’s marvellous May picks

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- Gotta Have It
  
  I've got my eye on this gorgeous graphic cushion, part of Habitat's new collaboration with supercool artist Quentin Jones. Wanna see more?
- Are you vegan curious?
  
  If you're toying with ditching meat and dairy, try out this vegan recipe for dinner this week - aubergine schnitzel with magic "cheese". Ooh, clever!
Wellbeing
- How to flex your life
  
  Is life an exhausting loop of sleep, work, chores, repeat? Yep. Need to make a change but now sure what or how? Er, yes. Read our interview with hot new self-help author Annie Auerbach. She has the answers!
- Run for the hills!
  
  Actually don't just yet - let me tell about these brilliantly inspiring running books first.

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Sexy Stationary

Stationery is one of my specialist subjects. And – whoop! – it’s National Stationery Week. Check out this sexy lot. Hubba bubba!
- 5 killer tips for better work/life balance
  
  The juggle is real - and not going anywhere - so how the hell can we to get it right?! Let's ask the work/life balance experts for some help.
- 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...
Kids
- The Kingsley School, Leamington Spa
  
  Muddy says: "A small, vibrant and family-orientated day school for girls aged 3 – 18; and boys from 3 – 11 in the heart of Leamington Spa, celebrating its 135th birthday in September.
- May Half Term sorted!
  
  It feels like Easter was only yesterday! Don't worry, Muddy has you covered with the best family-friendly things to do in Warwickshire, Coventry and beyond.

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Everyone’s talking about… The Guilty Feminist

Love the podcast? Good news – its creator is coming to Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, this Friday (May 24). We grabbed super-talented comedian Deborah Francis-White for a chinwag.
- Muddy Meets Terry
  
  Eighties skankers The Specials are back with a brilliant new album, sell-out gigs and a headline slot at Cornbury festival. We nabbed Terry Hall to talk shopping, selfies and his career as a barber.
- Diary of a Showgirl
  
  Muddy meets Melissa James, who stars as sultry showgirl Dora Chance, in Emma Rice's racy, "life-enhancing" adaptation of Angela Carter's Wise Children.
- Girls on Top!
  
  Muddy meets the super-talented Warwickshire actor Amelia Donkor who's making her RSC debut as a gay shepherdess and a badly-behaved female suitor in two gender-swapping comedies.
- 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!