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We're going on a virtual Cornish holidayMissing the Cornwall landscape? Escape to the Duchy, virtually of course, with our roundup of some Cornish classics from the big and small screen.
10 ways to keep the kids occupiedAlready wondering how you're going to keep juggling work and home school? Internet to the rescue! We've rounded up Cornwall's most loved kids activities, from museums to theatre and wildlife, that are now available online, to boost your kids' creativity and keep them engaged.
15 Cornish kid's booksLocal Cornish authors and stories about Cornwall that your kids will love - packed with pirates, mermaids, fishermen, singing cats and selkies.
Is your sex life suffering in lockdown?Is lockdown 3.0 wrecking your sex life and pushing your relationship to the limits? We hear you. Read on for our expert guide on how to Covid-proof your love life.
Is that who I think it is…?! Our favourite music video cameosIn need of some light-hearted fun? Er, hell yeah! Here, check out Harry Styles and Phoebe Waller-Bridge dancing around in sparkly suits (plus five more brilliant music video cameos).

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

Half way through Dry January or just looking for something different to drink, why not try one of these Cornish mocktails?

The UK’s most creative and unique independent shops, makers and producers local to you.

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

Eat View more
Fast and filling recipes for an easier January

No time/energy to cook (let alone make it healthy)? Don’t worry, we’ve got you. Here are two low-effort, speedy suppers under 500 calories to feel good about.
- Cornish Mocktails
  
  Half way through Dry January or just looking for something different to drink, why not try one of these Cornish mocktails?
- Muddy Makes: Oyster Mignonette Sauces
  
  Indulged over the festive season but still craving the restaurant experience? Get your hands on some Cornish oysters and try them with one of these mignonette sauces from Philleigh Way Cookery School.
- Cornish Food Deliveries
  
  Locally reared meat, freshly caught fish and veg that's been dug up just a few miles away. Switch your supermarket shop for packages of local goodness.
- Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s winter warmers
  
  Spent all of December scoffing crisps and mince pies? Whip up a veg-packed soup or hot pot from Hugh's new cookbook, 'Eat Better Forever: 7 Ways to Transform Your Diet'

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We’re going on a virtual Cornish holiday

Missing the Cornwall landscape? Escape to the Duchy, virtually of course, with our roundup of some Cornish classics from the big and small screen.
- TV Saviours! What to watch this week
  
  Another week, another seven days to roll around the house, eat crisps, pretend to homeschool and daydream about the return of double-figure temperatures. Here's some fun TV to make it *slightly* more interesting.
- Is that who I think it is…?! Our favourite music video cameos
  
  In need of some light-hearted fun? Er, hell yeah! Here, check out Harry Styles and Phoebe Waller-Bridge dancing around in sparkly suits (plus five more brilliant music video cameos).

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- The Simple Life: pared-back properties in nature
  
  Looking to get away from it all? Try one of these dreamy pared-back properties for a taste of pastoral living. From projects crying out for TLC to sprawling listed mansions, we’ve got it all.
Wellbeing
- Fast and filling recipes for an easier January
  
  No time/energy to cook (let alone make it healthy)? Don't worry, we've got you. Here are two low-effort, speedy suppers under 500 calories to feel good about.
- Best new fitness tech for 2021
  
  Need something to help those workouts along? Itching for some new tech in the new year? Read on for the Muddy edit of the best flashy fitness buys of 2021.

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5 ways to see Cornwall virtually this lockdown

Dreaming of your Cornwall escape? Soon, we hope. In the meantime, you’ll have to be content with getting your Cornwall fix virtually – here’s some suggestions to keep you going for a few weeks.
- Coastal cures! 10 walks to blow away the cobwebs
  
  Looking for a coastal stomp to welcome in 2021? Here are some of our favourites around the Cornish Coast Path.
- Sip and stroll! Get your caffeine fix with a winter Cornish walk
  
  Grab your bestie and your walking boots - we're taking you on the most gorgeous walks around Cornwall, many with sea air and some even with a cup of coffee en route.

Work View more
New year, new business?

There’s no time like the new year to get moving with a new project. Got a side hustle that you want to turn into a profitable business?
Kids
- Stop fussing! And other lockdown lessons
  
  Parenting can be a little fraught when you're essentially under siege in your own house. So we decided to talk to our young people to find out what they think we could be doing better.
- 10 ways to keep the kids occupied
  
  Already wondering how you're going to keep juggling work and home school? Internet to the rescue! We've rounded up Cornwall's most loved kids activities, from museums to theatre and wildlife, that are now available online, to boost your kids' creativity and keep them engaged.

Fashion View more
Best fitness gear for 2021

New year, new fitness routine? We’re with you! Here’s the Muddy edit of stylish sportswear and accessories that’ll have you in tip-top form in no time.
- 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.
- Fur baby! Cosy coats for winter
  
  'Tis the season for wrapping up warm and a new fur coat is on our wish list. Here are six cosy options to buy now from the brilliant shops on The Indie Store.

People View more
My fave places: Thomas Thrussell

Thomas Thrussell lives and works deep in the heart of Bodmin Moor, creating large scale metal sculptures, many of which sit in unexpected Cornish locations. So naturally we were curious as to his favourite places in Cornwall – but where shall we go first?
- How to run well by a pro marathon runner
  
  Need some work-out motivation? You’re in the right place. Muddy talks to endurance athlete Nick Butter about how to motivate yourself out the door and onto an exercise regime.
- My fave places: Tia Tamblyn, Botelet
  
  Tia Tamblyn, writer, foodie, masseuse and all round wellness and sustainable living aficionado shares her favourite places across Cornwall. Where shall we go first?