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I'm Sharon, editor of Muddy Devon, 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.

Stuck in a Health & Fitness Rut?I hear you. September is the month to refocus, but where to start? By asking Muddy's awesome expert, of course!
32 brilliant days out with the kidsThe weather's divine, a staycation is on the cards, and the children need occupying. Oh hello Muddy Stilettos!
The Muddy Clan: Papped!We've been caught on camera by Jenny South, a photographer with a gift for teasing the best from even the most camera-shy. Wanna see more? I'll just be hiding behind a cushion while you peruse...
School's Out!If you're in Devon and in charge of a small person this summer, here's your survival guide.
Kids flying the nest? Now what?!For starters, take a (crispy, autumnal) leaf out of our wellbeing expert Sandra's book. Here's why we should all embrace September.
The loveliest pubs with roomsFancy a weekend away in the countryside? The Muddy editors across 19 counties know all the best spots for a relaxed overnighter.

FRI 17 - SUN 19 AUGUST 2018

MON 13 - SUN 19 AUGUST 2018

AUGUST 2018

Church Lane, Tavistock

Hello, handsome! Muddy popped in to this brand new, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, for a heatwave-busting combo of cocktails and ice cream. It’s going to be good, this one.
- Who fancies ice cream?
  
  Here's another reason to visit beautiful Mothecombe this summer: the brand new, stupidly tasty Surfing Cow Ice Cream.
- Eat here: The Fig Tree @ 36
  
  Muddy celebrates a wedding anniversary at this super-welcoming restaurant moments from Plymouth's waterfront.
- Muddy Hearts Harry’s
  
  If Mr Muddy could've dreamt up his ideal nosh destination, it would be this Exeter institution.
- Cheers to English Wine!
  
  Here's all you need to know (and what to drink) to celebrate our homegrown grape in style

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Stay Here: Cliff House

One of our fave luxury self-catering stays in South Devon has just re-opened after a snazzy refurb. So what’s new? Well, *that* hot tub for starters…
- Africa Calling
  
  Meet two women about to go on the most incredible journey - and find out how you can follow in their footsteps.
- Glamp rock: The best fun you can have in a field
  
  The West does it best when it comes to camping and glamping! The definitive Muddy guide to the pick of the sites in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Best Foot Forward

15 ways to rock your footwear this month, from garden parties and weddings to the ultimate girls’ night out.
- High-waisted bikinis
  
  We love a trend that's super-flattering and keeps your wobbly bits safely gathered in. Hurrah for high-waisted bikini's.
- Sunshine Soles
  
  Heatwave-proof dressing starts with the perfect summer sandals. Step this way for the best brands on the beach.

War Horse hoofs it to Devon!

Michael Morpurgo’s moving story about a young boy called Albert and his horse Joey during the First World War, comes to Plymouth at the end of August. Muddy caught up with actor Thomas Dennis who plays Albert.
- Sun-lounger reads
  
  The Muddy HQ crew have some super summer suggestions for you to sneak into your suitcase.
- Holiday reading?
  
  Never mind clothes, let's sort out your holiday reading. Here's the Muddy top 10 summer tomes.
- The Play that goes wrong
  
  And yet gets it so right! More missed cues than an Alton Towers fast pass but Muddy loves this touring production
- The Cherry Orchard
  
  Join Miracle Theatre outdoors this summer, to catch their full-of-fun take on this Chekov classic

Fancy joining Muddy?

Muddy Devon is looking for a brilliant intern & self-confessed culture vulture. Is it you, or someone you know?
Kids
- Reviewed: The Big Sheep
  
  Don't adjust your screen, that's me on a rollercoaster. But how did the small rate North Devon's Big, woolly day out?
- Review: Crealy Meadows
  
  Looking for the ultimate family-friendly glamping experience over the summer hols? Crealy called, Muddy went. Here's the lowdown.

World Cup Wonders

Far be it from us to objectify the World Cup’s hottest footballers at Muddy Stilettos. Instead we’ve gone and found you the smartest. Yes, amazingly there are some!
- 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.
- Muddy meets Clara Amfo
  
  Winning TV quiz Pointless, playing basketball with Justin Bieber, crying over Oprah Winfrey - it's all in a day's work for Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo. Muddy is enamoured with its new BFF.
- When Muddy met Jimmy
  
  ...Jimmy Carr. Not *that* one; but this one's a total rockstar in my humble opinion and here's why.
- Oh, hi Levison Wood
  
  He's trudged the Nile and dodged Honduran gangsters, now Levison Wood books in for a chat with Muddy.