Things to Do

6 of the best waterside walks in Essex

Can’t book a waterside pub for love nor money? Muddy to the rescue with six of our county’s most scenic waterside walks – just grab a picnic, a blanket and head on out!
Man the forts! The best castles within 90 minutes

Ready for a right royal day out? Let's admire some moats! We've rounded up 6 of the coolest castles in Essex and beyond that are open for business. Tiara at the ready, let's go!
23 best things to do within 2 hours of home

Are you ready to (gasp) leave your local area? From safari parks and city skylines to a hotspot for water sports, here are the 23 best outdoors things to do within 2 hours of Essex.
Bring the bar to you: how to have a virtual night out

Counting down the days until that chilly pub garden come April? God, us too. Here's the next best thing: bar-quality cocktails, perfect ambience, and a whole lot of glam.
Half-term hack: the best online courses for kids

Run out of ways to entertain the kiddos? Check out Muddy's list of the best online classes and workshops that you can do from anywhere across the country, just in time for half-term.
Superflashy newsflash!

Not getting out much? Read on for the local lowdown – from hot new takeout menus courtesy of your favourite foodie haunts to cultural exhibitions and property porn, we've got you and the county covered.
Boredom begone: online courses & classes to do right now

Bored at home? No longer! Muddy's been hard at work finding you the very best online class to do in your county. From computer coding to nipple tassels, we've got it all.
Top takeaway spots for your pre- and post-walk refuel

From indie pop-ups to ambitious artisan takeout menus, we've scoured the county for the best walk-friendly pit stops foodies will love
11 things to do in Essex this December

Jingle all the way to Christmas Day and beyond with ice skating, drive-in pantos and festive afternoon teas.
Sip and stroll! Get your caffeine fix at these Essex beauty spots

Grab your bestie and your walking boots - we're taking you on the most gorgeous walks around the county with top-notch cup of (takeaway) coffees en route.
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.
Hip and happening: what’s new near you this week

Meet this week’s movers-and-shakers' guide to the hottest news, openings and upcoming events (spoilers, incoming)
Why ours is a county of cyclists

With its quiet stretches of countryside and labyrinth of forgotten-village lanes, Essex is a region best explored on two wheels. Here, we hit Harlow for a leisurely spin – and select three more scenic cycle routes for intrepid trailblazers
What’s on in Essex and beyond this August

Summer is saved! There’s a whole month of outdoor festivities ahead of us, from fun on the farm and drive-in-cinema date nights, to pop-up exhibitions and family theatre – we've got the inside track on what's hot and happening right now
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.
Staying in? The best of what’s on

Virtual beauty masterclasses, hot new Netflix releases, high brow theatre (and low brow Love Island) - it's all going on online this week. Stream if you wanna go faster!
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.