Spotlight

Snowdrop special! 5 lovely local walksThey're coming out! Here's our top snowdrop hotspots in your 'hood so you can catch these beautiful blooms as they spring up across Kent over the next few weeks.
The Arts, Culture & Events Planner 2022Roll up, roll up, 2022 is looking HOT! Want to know what to put on your radar? We've rounded up the best things to do in Kent, from big hitter shows to music festivals and more.
Superflashy newsflash!Tasty new restaurants, gorgeous new shops plus a stunning new staycation destination - here's all the curated, cool and quirky news you need to know this month.
Interiors: Sofa so good!Refresh your home for the year ahead with a brand new sofa for less, thanks January sales! Here's our edit...
Ding dong! Where to get wed!Popped the question over the festive period? Muddy Wedding planners to the rescue! Here's 15 of the most magical venues in Kent to tie the knot.

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

Update and reinvent your space fresh for 2022! Here's our 10 top sale picks from Lenleys, Kent’s brilliant independent department store.

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

Veganuary! Where to eat vegan-friendly in Kent

Giving veganuary a go? Look no further than our vegan foodie list which packs a plant-based punch into all it’s food…
- Review: Heritage Garden Kitchen, Biddenden
  
  An oasis of rural cool and quirky charm set in the Kentish countryside with all-day brunch, nourishing lunches, tasty supper clubs, Sunday Roasts, and a lovely organic farm shop. Need you ask for more?
- Muddy Reviews: The Granville, Canterbury
  
  We delved into Steak Tuesday at The Granville, a gastro pub just outside Canterbury, where it was brimming with happy and well-fed people…

Culture’s calling! What to see in London in 2022

Thrilling theatre, exhilarating art, fantastic festivals – these are the tickets you need to book now. Settle in for a capital city culture hitlist, and a jam-packed 2022.
- The 7 best things to watch on TV this week
  
  From the winner of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival to Stanley Tucci’s new series about the legal fallout of sunken gold, we’ve got a stonking good line-up of shiny TV to watch this week.
- The 7 best things on TV this week
  
  We’ve got highbrow; lowbrow; cutting-edge starts; triumphant returns. All the TV worth watching — from the final series of Ricky Gervais’ After Life to a sweeping Shakespeare adaptation — is right here.
- 9 unmissable things to watch on TV this week
  
  Banish any back-to-work blues with a tip-top week of brand new telly. We’re talking the return of The Apprentice, sizzling new dramas, critically acclaimed films to stream, and more!
- Period drama hotties coming in 2022
  
  Ladies, loosen that corset lest you faint dead away! Here’s a sneak peak at the upcoming period drama men getting us hot under the collar in 2022, plus 11 more historical hotties to drool over.

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

Hotting up! Best new hotels for 2022

Introducing the hottest new hotel openings around the world. Warning: contains images of sexy bedrooms, turquoise seas and infinity pools.
- The must-read Muddy skiing guide
  
  Want to book a ski holiday this year but not sure where to go? Snow problem! Whether you’re a family with beginners, hitting the après ski with friends or want an extreme mountain peak adventure, read on.
- Green for go! 10 sustainable holidays
  
  Want to do your bit for the environment while enjoying your hols? Check out these eco-friendly hot spots which are clean, green and keen on a bit of luxury too.

Property Flirt! 5 bedroom house in Deal

Snoop around Sun Villa, situated in one of the most sought after coastal locations in SE Kent. How much would it cost me? Think you know? Play the game and comment below!
- Flexible living in Sevenoaks
  
  It’s one of the most sought-after commutable towns and at the same time these apartments are perfectly designed for WFH living. Read on for the best of both worlds…
- House swap – what will £850k get you?
  
  Considering a move or just need a bit of escapism from the same four walls? We’ve popped £850k in the fantasy property pot, but what does that buy you across the Muddy counties?
Wellbeing
- Considering separation? Read this 7 Step Guide…
  
  When is the right time to file for divorce, and what should you do before you start proceedings? We asked our favourite, friendly family lawyer, Carys Mason, for advice.
- Me time: at Flow, Tunbridge Wells
  
  Existing in the moment should be the most natural thing in the world, but isn’t always as easy as you think. That’s why FLOW yoga studio are doing their best to make meditation mainstream…

Trend barometer! What’s hot (or not) for 2022

Pinterest has released its predictions for the biggest (and most bonkers) trends in 2022 – but what do you think? Let’s head to the Muddy trend-o-meter to find out…
Kids
- Sevenoaks Prep School
  
  For first-class facilities and a great all-rounder education, we had a nosey round this co-ed prep – and this is what we found…
- Kids party? Sorted!
  
  If you’re looking for a teepee party or boutique bell tent hire – then look no further than these magical, memorable events – where the fun is all set up for you!

Witness the fitness! Best sportswear to buy now

There’s loads of gorgeous new sportswear in the shops and online at the moment. Hop, skip and jump this way for the Muddy edit.
- Gotta have it! Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2022
  
  Pantone, the ultimate colour authority has spoken, and 2022’s official shade is ‘Very Peri’ (aka, purple!). Here are little ways to get the look, all under £40.
- Keep calm and carry on! 7 stylish totes for shopping
  
  With luxury designer Anya Hindmarch launching a bag for the big supermarkets, it’s time to raise your shopper game. Check out these seven beauties.
Beauty
- Hair trends 2022: the new styles to try this year
  
  Is this the year to shake up your style? From the French bob to buttermilk balayage, awesome award-winning salon group Haringtons give the lowdown on 22’s most coveted looks.
- Hair transformation: mumsy mane, begone!
  
  Stuck in a hair rut? See Muddy Berkshire editor Rachel’s chic style update here – the third video in our series with the fabulous Haringtons salons

Grace Regan: My Favourite Places

Introducing the awesomely cool, gorgeous and talented chef Grace Regan – owner of critically acclaimed London curry house, Spicebox, who lives in Margate. To celebrate her delicious vegan cookbook we got Grace to tell us her fave places to hang out locally.
- Muddy talks parenting with Lorraine Candy
  
  “All teenage girls think their mums are a bit rubbish”. Journalist and mother of four Lorraine Candy talks parenting, moody teens and motherhood with Muddy.
- Meet the makers part two: your local Indie Store heroes
  
  As we step back into the real world, it’s more important than ever to support local. In the second part of our Meet the Maker series, we talk to eight of our Indie Store businesses to find out what makes them special.