The urban guide to the countryside -
Kids
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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?
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32 brilliant days out with the kids
The weather's divine, a staycation is on the cards, and the children need occupying. Oh hello Muddy Stilettos!
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Review: Crealy Meadows
Looking for the ultimate family-friendly glamping experience over the summer hols? Crealy called, Muddy went. Here's the lowdown.
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Blundells School, Tiverton, Devon
Muddy says: A co-ed prep and senior school set in 90 acres, with a distinguished 400 year history steeped in trad values and modern teaching; the Blundells blend works.
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Trinity School, Teignmouth, South Devon
Muddy says: A warm, friendly, family-oriented school, highly rated for its individual approach. A bit of a hidden gem in South Devon.
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Wellington School, Wellington
Muddy says: An academic curriculum, an innovative approach to sport and fitness, ace art and music – makes for a genuinely good all-rounder independent school for 2–18 year olds
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Millfield Prep, Glastonbury
Muddy says: this famously sporty school isn't only for future Olympians but if you have the potential, the opportunities are there for the taking. Whatever your talent, the school aims to winkle it out and help it flourish
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Perrott Hill Prep, nr Crewkerne
Muddy says: this is a small co-ed prep school with stonking views, trad prep values and a 21st century outlook, deep in the Somerset countryside
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Autism, ADD, anxiety, dyslexia…
Are kids in crisis? Psychologist Sarah Warley believes neuroscience can help. Muddy gets a crash course.
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The genius solution for entertaining on-the-go kids
These ace activity books for creative littlies, from Devon-based brand Pipity are the cutest.