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60 amazing afternoon teas to book nowIt's Afternoon Tea Week (8-14 Aug) and we've found the 60 best places across the Muddy counties to get your fix. But you'd better book 'em fast — here today, scone tomorrow.
15 family-friendly things to do in CornwallWant some fresh inspo for where to go in Cornwall this summer? Make a beeline for our picks of the best of the fun stuff to do over the summer for you and the fam.
Amazing August! 30+ things to do locally this monthNew month, new marvellous Muddy guide to the best of Cornwall. Family festivals, lashings of outdoor theatre, fabulous foodie events, countryside antics and more. Get stuck in.
Muddy Insider Guide to the West MidlandsThe Commonwealth Games has shone a spotlight on Birmingham but there's far more to the West Midlands than its prime city. Read on for everything you need for a stay in the beating heart of England.
8 easy ways to protect yourself against sun ageingHeatwave incoming! (yes, again). Here's the lowdown on everything you need to know about staying safe in the sun, with a little help from the experts at Healthily.

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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

Biggest fan! 10 funky hand fans to buy now

The mercury's rising once again, but we have just the thing! Beat the heat in style with one of these pretty yet practical fans.

Gotta have it

What’s on this month

Fancy doing something fun? Er, always! Read on for our curated picks of the best things happening near you right now

See What's On

Eat

A constellation of local stars in the Great Taste Awards

Award-winning local food and drink, you say? Hot off the press, the latest Great Taste Award winners have just been crowned. Take a look at the line-up of Cornish producers.
- 60 amazing afternoon teas to book now
  
  It’s Afternoon Tea Week (8-14 Aug) and we’ve found the 60 best places across the Muddy counties to get your fix. But you’d better book ’em fast — here today, scone tomorrow.
- Cornwall’s Best Afternoon Teas
  
  Let me count the ways to induldge in an afternoon tea. Local favourites as chosen by Muddy and friends… jam first, obvs.

Culture

Tune in! 6 best things to watch on TV this week

Struggling to fill that Succession-shaped void? We’ve got you covered with Kevin Costner’s epic Yellowstone (AKA your new TV obsession) and more.
- TV Time! 6 best new things to watch this week
  
  Remotes at the ready! From the latest unmissable BBC drama starring Nicola Walker and Sean Bean, to a gripping Netflix true crime documentary here’s Muddy’s weekly rundown.
- Watch these! 6 hot new shows out this week
  
  Get set for a week of great telly from the latest fantasy DC comic adaptation to Disney Pixar’s Lightyear and the latest remake of Father of the Bride.
- Tune in! 6 of the best things to watch this week
  
  Stream your way through tears with Olivia Colman, a gritty true crime drama with Daisy Edgar Jones and the latest Apple TV miniseries from the director of I May Destroy You
- Remote at the ready! 6 of the best things on TV this week
  
  Get set for the next seven days of telly with James May’s adventures in Italy, the hotly anticipated Ryan Gosling thriller, Renee Zellweger’s new true crime series.

Little Black Book

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

Mullion Cove Spa

Mannings, Truro

ARC, Padstow

Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa, Newquay

Charlie Bears, The Bearhouse Shop & Gallery, Launceston

Tremaine Manor & Country Cottages, Nr Looe

The Esplanade Hotel, Newquay

Whyfield, Truro

Kernowine, Falmouth

Lewinnick Lodge, Newquay

The Plume of Feathers, Mitchell, Nr Newquay

Cornish Holiday Cottages

Travel

Review: Luxe holiday rental at ARC Padstow

Looking for a Cornish escape for the whole crew with serious wow-factor? It doesn’t come much more stylish or slick than this reimagined country house in St Issey.
- 11 ways to have fun on your Summer Cornish stay-cation
  
  Forget about the chaos of short haul flights and cramming everything into your hand luggage. Head west instead. Here’s some fun things to do and places to stay with last min availability.
- Muddy Reviews: Fistral Hotel and Spa
  
  In need of a bit of time with a pal or your partner? This elegant, adults-only hotel that overlooks the UK’s best surf beach is just the ticket – and I’ve tried it out for you!

Home

Travel in style: your Cornwall holiday kit list

Hello heatwave! Live your best staycation life. We round up the essential ingredients for a fuss-free, fabulous Cornwall holiday – with lots of options from cool local businesses.
- How to fill your home with summer scents
  
  You don’t need to step into a garden to enjoy summer’s heady fragrances – here are 15 ways to enjoy your favourite flower and herb aromas in your living spaces. Breathe it in!
- 7 of the best bistro sets to buy now
  
  The faintest whiff of summer sun and you’ll find us out in the garden, sunnies on and chilled spritz in hand. And to sit at? One of these seven totally chic bistro sets, darling!
Wellbeing
- Spa of the Month: Lefay Resort & Spa, Lake Garda
  
  Fancy being buffed, massaged, tweaked and primped? Welcome to the first in our new monthly tried-and-tested guides to the world’s best spas. See you pool side, sister!
- Muddy Reviews: Fistral Hotel and Spa
  
  In need of a bit of time with a pal or your partner? This elegant, adults-only hotel that overlooks the UK’s best surf beach is just the ticket – and I’ve tried it out for you!

Life

Time to split? How to do it, from the break-up queen

She’s got a podcast, comedy show, award-winning books and celeb following – Rosie Wilby is the one to listen to if you’re breaking up
Kids
- 15 family-friendly things to do in Cornwall
  
  Want some fresh inspo for where to go in Cornwall this summer? Make a beeline for our picks of the best of the fun stuff to do over the summer for you and the fam.
- 36+ things to do on a rainy day in Cornwall
  
  Don’t let rain stop play. One option is just to get in the waves regardless but if you don’t fancy that, here are 36+ activities to keep you busy on a rainy day in Cornwall.

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Fashion

Biggest fan! 10 funky hand fans to buy now

The mercury’s rising once again, but we have just the thing! Beat the heat in style with one of these pretty yet practical fans.
- Hot specs: seven sexy sunglasses for Cornish summers
  
  Sunshine incoming! Protect those baby blues with a chic new pair of sunnies including from local stores and boutiques – the bigger, the better, we say.
- 8 summer dresses for Cornish sunshine
  
  Hello heatwave! The best summer dresses are comfortable, chic and cooling. Here’s our pick of the best – from local boutiques natch, so you can head in-store and pick them up too if you can’t wait for delivery.
Beauty
- Freshen up! 40 best ‘tweakment’ salons
  
  Fancy glowing skin, a sculpted jawline or a tighter bum? No need to go under the knife – we’ve scoured the Muddy counties for the best non-invasive treatments in top-rated salons.
- Pretty pop-ups! New beauty to shop this summer
  
  Fancy a new lippie, liner or luxe shampoo? Ready your makeup bags (and your credit card) – we’ve scoured the country for the best new beauty shops and pop-ups this summer

People

What’s Cooking? Jack Stein

In this Muddy regular, our favourite chefs spill all about their work, lives, and top tips. Dishing it this week: Jack Stein.
- Can these 7 celebs pull off a moustache?
  
  It takes a certain kind of man to pull off a moustache, and Miles Teller’s Rooster in the new Top Gun has got our surprised seal of approval. Time for a game: TO ‘TACHE, OR NOT TO ‘TACHE? Let us know if you agree in the comments!
- Muddy Meets: Artist, Jordan Amy Lee
  
  Jordan Amy Lee’s work is bold and minimal with a graphic feel. As artist in residence at Una St Ives, she tells Muddy about her inspirations, processes and career highlights.