Spotlight

What's on this week in Cornwall?There are spooks, scares and ghoulish happenings aplenty this week plus a whole raft of excellent local exhibitions.
Muddy Reviews: Haegue Yang Strange Attractors, Tate St IvesGloriously fun and chaotic, Haegue Yang's exploration of the domestic, cultural and spiritual responses to the natural world is a definite conversation starter.
Is it time to start your own business?2020 has forced many of us to radically rethink our careers, goals and dreams. Muddy meets four inspiring women who took control and started their own businesses during Covid. Are you ready to take the leap, too?
October Half Term SavioursHalf term's upon us but don't be afraid, we've sorted the fun with 20 brilliant things to do in Cornwall and beyond to keep the little people entertained.
Fancy a Weekend Escape?Well, you're in the right place! Check out brand new, brilliant guide to help you find the perfect break - from a relaxed family hotel to countryside self-catering, easy day trip or a special occasion space. Now go forth and staycay!

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I'm Rachel, editor of Muddy Cornwall, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

Gotta Have It

Think pink! 11 buys to support Breast Cancer Awareness

Add these feel-good limited edition buys to your basket ASAP to look gorgeous and support breast cancer charities this October. Two birds, one stone - yes please.

It’s all about the staycay! Our handpicked selection of the hippest hotels, pubs, restaurants and cottages to help you book that well-deserved break

Little Black Book

Want to support local? Our curated pick of the most creative, unique and brilliant businesses near you.

Sands Resort, Hotel & Spa, Porth

The Beach House Company

The Alverton Hotel, Truro

The Water's Edge, Falmouth

The Working Boat, Falmouth

The Greenbank Hotel, Falmouth

Luxury Coastal

St. Eval Candles

Marzipan Hair, Truro

The Byre Gallery, Millbrook, Torpoint

The Bowgie Inn, Crantock

Outset Cornwall – The business start-up experts

Eat View more
Muddy Makes: Botelet’s Beetroot and Apple Overnight Oats

This breakfast recipe celebrates fresh autumn ingredients – apples and beetroot – that can be found in abundance in Cornwall, and it packs it’s plant-powered punch offering a vibrant, nutritious start to the day.
- Caffeine boost! 40 of the best indie coffee roasters
  
  Can't function without your morning brew? Try one of these delicious artisan blends, from indie coffee roasters across the Muddy counties, to kickstart your day with a caffeine boost.
- Muddy Eats: Lula, Hayle
  
  Don't be fooled by the casual vibes at this beach-side shack - the setting may be laid back but the east coast American-style seafood and ribs pack a serious foodie punch.
- Bakeries we love in honour of GBBO
  
  Bake Off is back on TV so time to drag out the food mixer. Can't be bothered? No, quite right. Here are some brilliant bakeries instead.
- Cornish Mocktails
  
  Whether you're doing Sober October, being designated driver or just don't fancy a drink, we've rounded up three of the best mocktails Cornwall has to offer.

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Boo! 14 Halloween films for kids

Halloween films that will scare not scar your kids for life, including brand new release The Witches, starring Anne Hathaway – available to stream right now.
- Watch these this week! 8 new TV shows and films
  
  From psychological thrillers to cosy wildlife docs, there's something for everyone in this week's Muddy TV guide. Nab the best spot on the sofa and settle in.
- Fright night FOMO? Here’s 25 Halloween films
  
  Halloween parties are off, but don’t let that stop you from embracing fright night with a movie marathon that’ll require popcorn, a stiff drink, and a pillow to hide behind.
- Sofa surfer! 7 new TV shows and films
  
  Anyone up for movie night? Here are six new feature-length flicks landing on the box this week, as well as a brand new Netflix mini-series you'll love.
- And now, something to cheer us all up…
  
  In need of a little light relief? Lordy, aren't we all? Here are three 'celebrity' Instagram accounts that have been making us laugh this week that we think might tickle your fancy too.

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- Think your village or town is the best place to live?
  
  Prove it! Take a photo of your local area for Instagram to win a family portrait shoot with award-winning Lifestyle & Location Portrait Photographer of the Year Paul Wilkinson.
Wellbeing
- J’adore / J’abhor – Daylight Saving Hours
  
  The clocks went back this week and the nights truly are closing in. Two Muddy staffers battle out the pros and the cons.
- 8 steps to better wellbeing this October
  
  Lockdown, curfews, general panic - the last few months have been stressful to say the least, so we're pegging October to focus on our wellbeing, starting with these eight simple steps.

Travel View more
22 Muddy-approved attractions in Cornwall

From the big-beast tourist destinations to our cool insider alternatives, read on for our pick of unmissable attractions in Cornwall.
- 5 Accessible Autumn Walks
  
  Love the outdoors? Us too, and we think everyone should be able to enjoy the gorgeous Cornish countryside, so we've rounded up some accessible walks, perfect for autumn.
- Top 5 beaches for bellyboarding in Cornwall
  
  Fancy a spot of bellyboarding? We asked Jamie Johnston of Dick Pearce Bellyboards to give us the inside line on his favourite beaches.

Work View more
Is it time to start your own business?

2020 has forced many of us to radically rethink our careers, goals and dreams. Muddy meets four inspiring women who took control and started their own businesses during Covid. Is it time we joined them?
Kids
- 10 of the best subscription boxes for kids
  
  Running on empty when it comes to entertaining the kids? Royal Mail comes up trumps with these brilliant subscription boxes – time to sit with a gin and wait for the postman.
- Where to pick your own pumpkins
  
  Big 'uns, little 'uns, warty ones and pale ghostly ones. Here's Muddy's pick of the pumpkin patches for your witches and wizards to get carving.

Fashion View more
Designer vs dead ringer: the leather edit

Leather is top of the trends this season but the real deal can be a *leetle* unfriendly when it comes to your credit card. Cue our edit of the best dupes for the hottest designer pieces.
- Sustainable fashion gets sexy
  
  Ethical, eco and everywhere - with the likes of Selfridges now pushing a new sustainable outlook, here's where you can rewear, repair and renew your wardrobe in style.
- New season fashion trends: A/W 2020
  
  The fashion mavens spoken and, yes please, we'll take that excuse for new clothes and run with it! Here are the five top trends to help you nail autumn/ winter style this year.

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- The essential no make-up make-up kit
  
  It’s a trend that’s not going away anytime soon; make-up so subtle that it just makes you look like a brighter and better version of yourself. Here’s the Muddy guide.
- Hello tootsies! The best at-home pedi kits
  
  It's starting to feel a lot like peak summer and with the mercury knocking 25 degrees on a regular basis, it means it's also time to expose The Feet. Ready, set, attack!

People View more
What’s cooking? Calum Franklin, The Pie Room

Fresh from the launch of his mouth-watering new cookbook, we caught up with the London Pie King himself to talk Scotch eggs, the Breville toastie masker and cooking for Axl Rose.
- My fave places: Dr Laura Varnam’s Du Maurier Country
  
  Daphne du Maurier was one of Cornwall's best known writers and her books are pretty much synonymous with the Duchy. As the new film adaption Rebecca drops this week Dr Laura Varnam picks her fave Du Maurier inspired places - ready? Let's go.
- Yes, people, this is Meg Mathews!
  
  Primrose Hill party queen turned wellness guru? Stranger things have happened! Muddy chats to the always glamorous Meg Mathews about her new book, self-care and, er, vagina facials.
- What’s cooking? Ben Tunniciffe and Matt Smith, The Packet
  
  In this new Muddy regular, our favourite chefs spill all about their work, lives and top tips. Dishing it this week: Ben Tunnicliffe and Matt Smith, The Packet near Prussia Cove and The Tolcarne Inn in Newlyn.
- Raynor Winn: My fave places
  
  Writer and long distance walker Raynor Winn shares her favourite places across Cornwall. Where shall we go first?