Spotlight

Talking headsMeet Nik Pears, St Michael's Prep new Headteacher. What are the 5 key features he's looking to build on?
SOON LAUNCHING: SPN SevenoaksIf you haven’t heard of SPN where have you been? It’s only Tunbridge Wells’ brilliant fitness boutique and it’s launching a sister studio in Sevenoaks! Bringing big city fitness and wellness to the suburbs...
Yum yum: Foodie's Emporium!This aptly named café, bakery and food store is a one-stop-shop for all your gourmand needs.
What’s on this week in KentMon 21 - Sun 27 Sep: Ready to dive into the week? There's immersive theatre from GOOMs, cinema, date night inspo and more in my curated guide.
Let's All Live Here!Thinking about upping sticks? In our regular report, we snoop around one of the hidden secret property hotspots in the Muddy 'hood to get the local lowdown. Next up: Horsmonden!

Well, hello!

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

Splash about as much as you like. These super cool cowboy boots are actually wellies. Yee-haw!

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Eat View more
Kent’s best Supper Clubs

If you’re looking for a unique dining experience then look no further than these Kent Supper Clubs! Date night with a difference? You are welcome.
- Top 10 foodie finds
  
  Have you discovered these yet? Check out these fab foodie finds that are off the grid, hidden away or popping up near you...
- Lunch with a view: 11 top waterside eats
  
  Ahh, is there anything better than a stroll along a water's edge? Actually, yes - a long lazy lunch with some stonking views across Kent! Come on landlubbers, let's tuck in.
- Eat out to help out! Where to get a discount in Kent
  
  Sick of cooking? Good news - a few of our favourites have EXTENDED the 50% discount. So here are the pubs and restaurants to make your reservation at.
- 21 gorgeous pub gardens
  
  Fancy a pint? Hell yes! While there are new rules to navigate, when the sun shines, you want to make sure you have a table booked in one of the best pub gardens in the county. Here are 21 to get your chops around.

Arts & Culture View more
What’s in: 7 new TV and film releases to watch this week

Sherlock Holmes spin-offs, live opera and the return of Bake Off – it’s all happening this week! Grab a cuppa, unearth the remote and stick one of these on the box.
- Your ultimate autumn culture planner 2020
  
  Culture vultures, grab your diaries. Here’s your Muddy-curated cheat sheet to the season’s best art, theatre, TV, books and film in the UK.
- Boredom begone! Here’s what to watch this week
  
  In need of something new to sink your teeth into? Muddy to the rescue! Here are the latest TV and film releases coming to a screen near you.

Home View more
- J’adore/J’abhor: Dulux’s ‘Brave Ground’
  
  Dulux’s colour of 2021 is hot off the press and majorly dividing opinions at Muddy HQ – but will you be plastering your walls in ‘Brave Ground’? Let us know in the comments!
Wellbeing
- This girl can!
  
  Juggling motherhood, jiggly bits and the barriers to exercising, This Girl Can is back with its brand new campaign for National Fitness Day and we LOVE it!
- #PREPARETOCARE
  
  Five conversations you need to have with your parents sooner rather than later.

Travel View more
22 Muddy-approved attractions in Kent

From the big-beast tourist destinations to our cool insider alternatives, read on for our pick of 20 unmissable attractions in Kent.
- 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.
- J’adore/j’abhor: camping
  
  Does the sight of a sleeping bag pique your sense of adventure, or break you out in a cold sweat? Two Muddy behemoths duke it out over camping - let's hope it doesn't get too tents (sorry).

Work View more
Back-to-school for grown-ups

The kids may be going back to school but why should they get all the new gear? We all deserve shiny winter boots and bags too. Here’s our pick for back-to-school style.
Kids
- Open Day round-up!
  
  School searching? We've done a round-up of some of the best local schools we have reviewed so far on Muddy. Single line please...
- School review: Dulwich Prep Cranbrook
  
  Three years after my first visit this popular rural prep goes back under the Muddy microscope... Class, listen up, and no talking at the back please!

Fashion View more
New season fashion trends: A/W 2020

The fashionistas have spoken! Add pieces from these five trends to your wardrobe to nail autumn/ winter style this year.
- It’s in the jeans – new season denim we love
  
  We’re staging a fashion intervention. Step away from the loungewear, it is time to get back into jeans. We’ve scoured the high street for the best of the bunch.
- Autumn’s comfiest fashion trend
  
  No need for a coat in this weather, but luckily cardigans have never been cooler. Here are seven of our favourite online buys to add to your autumn wardrobe.

People View more
Muddy meets… Melissa Hemsley

It turns out the healthy cooking queen has culinary disasters too! Melissa spills the beans (then whips them up into a tasty frittata) on burnt pans, how to waste less food and keeping an endless supply of cookie dough in the freezer.
- Remember this face – watch this space!
  
  Meet 18-year-old Katie K - a homegrown, hard-working, young, music star-in-the-making. If you like her story and sound as much as we do then, go spread the word! She's going to be BIG news!
- All about Gok
  
  The fashion guru hits the decks at Lingfield Park Racecourse later this month, as well as presenting the Best Dressed award to the most stylish lady of the day. Here's 10 things you may not have known about Gok...