The urban guide to the countryside -

Well, hello!

I'm Amy, editor of Muddy Cambridgeshire, 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.

Red to toe this AW17 seasonRed is officially the colour of autumn and Cambridge has it covered. Check out the top picks spotted on the high street.
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.

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The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

The Plough, Great Chesterford

This village pub is set become a hot ticket; fun events, a versatile space and a surprisingly diverse menu, Muddy reviews The Plough, Great Chesterford.
- The Ivy Brasserie, central Cambridge
  
  Spirit of the Speakeasy amidst the cobbles - Muddy reviews the Ivy in Cambridge. Er, can move in please?
- The Three Horseshoes, Madingley
  
  Foodie? Then make sure you don't miss a visit to this Cambridge classic; mocktails, a gorgeous garden and some serious nosh.
- The Red Lion, Grantchester
  
  Yet another great reason to visit Grantchester - Muddy reviews this stylish pub in the iconic village outside Cambridge.
- Shall I be mum?
  
  Another macaroon? Don't mind if I do! The 33 best afternoon teas as chosen by our in-the-know editors.

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Already thinking about your next holiday?

Well, if you go down to the woods, you’ll be sure of a big surprise. In a good way, mind. Luxury log forest cabin with extra treats for Muddy readers? Let’s go.
- Already thinking about your next holiday?
  
  Well, if you go down to the woods, you'll be sure of a big surprise. In a good way, mind. Luxury log forest cabin with extra treats for Muddy readers? Let's go.
- Super-special spa breaks
  
  Whether you're going with your romantic other, bezzie mates or gloriously solo, here's our curated pick of the very best day-or-stay spas near you.

New season, new shoes

Do you need any encouragement to buy new shoes? Does anyone?! Clear some space on the shoe rack – I’ve rounded up my Top 15 footwear favourites for autumn, from elegant ankle boots to the super-cool sneakers.
- Win £500 of new season hush fashion!
  
  If your autumn wardrobe is looking a bit meh, listen up! There's a whole collection of super-chic hush clothing up for grabs in our stonking new £500 giveaway. Er, wanna win?
- The hottest fashion label around
  
  Molly Molloy, former designer at Marni, has just launched the supercool label Colville. She talks fashion mistakes (she's made a few), art inspo, and how to nail your personal style.

More sex please, we’re British!

There’s a lot of rumpy-pumpy on TV right now. And cheeringly not everyone involved resembles a 20something supermodel. It’s a yes, yes, YES! from us.
- Need a new read? Muddy Book Club returns!
  
  We've finally dragged Muddy's books editor Kerry Potter off her sun lounger - she's baaack, baby, with September's finest new tomes. Read all about them - and win the lot too!
- Need a new book?
  
  Well, you're in the right place. Muddy's pro bookworm Kerry Potter has a bumper selection of May's rave reads.

Your careers advisor will see you now…

Job driving you mental? We put your work dilemmas to our clever new careers coach. Here’s what she had to say.
Kids
- Gotta Have It
  
  Never mind Mandarin, the language most useful to children in the future is most likely coding. Say hello to this cute coding bot from Learning Resources.
- West End Kids
  
  Heading to the big smoke this summer hols? Keep the Mudlets entertained with our pick of the best kids' theatre in town.

Interview: Art 4 Africa Exhibition, Private Viewing Weds 5 Sep

Art4Africa is an art exhibition in a private home that raises funds for children in Africa and features local and national artists. And the best bit is, you’re invited!
- World Cup Wonders
  
  Far be it from us to objectify the World Cup's hottest footballers. Instead we've found you the smartest. Seriously!
- 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.