Things To Do

Stilettos on but nowhere to go? Ah, I can help with that! Muddy Stilettos is your go-to regional guide for the cool, quirky, new and unmissable happening in your ‘hood. Check out our Weekend, Weekly and Monthly What’s On guides to find out the insider info on everything from pop-ups, pubs and theatre to kids events, live music, new openings and shopping in Hampshire. Out you go and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do…

December is on – and we’ve found the hottest tickets in town

Jingle all the way to Christmas Day with illuminations, celebs, skating, panto dames and special appearances from the guy in red
Deck the Halls: Wonderful wreath-making workshops

Crackers about Christmas crafting? Here’s our pick of some of the best fabulously festive workshops around Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
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Festive fun is officially back – we’re spruced up and ready to be merry with Wyldes Trees, festive bakes and a fresh batch of panto dames
The best gardens in Hampshire for Autumn leaf peeping

Make the most of the harmonious pinnacle in the natural calendar and catch the last of the autumn colour at a garden near you this November.
6 family-friendly walks to explore this half term

Short of fresh air and vitamin D since the clocks went back? Round-up the little (and big) ones and give it some welly with these child-friendly walks around the county
The Great Half-Term Escape: 10 top day trips

Filled with fear at the thought of having to entertain the kids this Halloween half term? Book a ticket and hit the road with our top picks for a family-friendly day out around the Muddy counties
Into London: the capital reopens

With the tourist count at an all-time low, now is the time to swerve the endless queues and enjoy London's cultural bounty.
What’s on: October

Hello October, old friend. On the roster this month we have lit fests, live shows and plenty of Halloween antics. You ready? Let's go!
8 autumn bike rides with pub pit-stops

Fancy freewheelin’ down a country lane in the sunshine before a well-deserved pub lunch? Dust off that cycling helmet, don your trainers and hit the trails this autumn.
18 Muddy-approved attractions in Hants and IoW

From the big-beast tourist destinations to our cool insider alternatives, read on for our pick of 18 unmissable attractions in the area.
12 local arboretums and forests to visit this autumn

Now the seasons are shifting, it’s time for a change of scene, right? Tug on those wellies, grab the dog lead and head out to one of these arboretums and forests in Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
What’s in: 10 new things to watch this week

Lazy day in front of the telly? Yes please! Here are the hottest new films and TV shows for you to sink your teeth into. Just add popcorn.
The staying in boredom buster

It's a bit nippy for the sunlounger this week so head for the sofa instead - and get stuck into this week's best new at-home culture picks.
What’s in – your guide to fun at home

Why the long face Gillian? There are heaps of cultural delights online this week from world-class theatre and film to virtual exhibition tours and concerts in your living room.
What’s in – the ultimate guide to fun at home

Sticking to your sofa this week? Step this way for my curated guide to the best streams, theatre, shows, festivals and kids activities to ramp up the fun.
What’s in this week

Staying in again this week? You'll be needing our curated Muddy guide to the best things to stream from home then!
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Your ultimate Autumn Walks guide

Grab your kids, your besties, your dog and anyone else who is free to join you on our first Autumn Walks initiative with Joules - and win coats and wellies for the whole family!
7 perfect days of summer – just add gin!

Ableforth's Bathtub gin looks cool, tastes even better and will rev you up for a summer of fun. Here, win a case (yup, six bottles of it!) and find out for yourself.