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

Gotta Have It

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

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It's panto time!It's what you've all been waiting for. Oh no it isn't! Oh yes it is! Oh no.... OK, enough! Here are 14 of the perkiest pantos in Kent and beyond. You ready, Widow Twanky?
Pig & StyOink Oink, listen up - The Pig & Sty, part of the Elite Pub group has just opened its doors and so we took our trotters down there to check it out...
Wellesley House, BroadstairsA small, family-run prep school by the sea that makes the most of its location on Kent's coastline.
Hot gossip!Your resident gossip here with all the juicy happenings across Kent - here's 10 nuggets of news for November!

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The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

The Red Lion, Stodmarsh

You may have seen it given a favourable review by restaurant critic Marina O’Loughlin in this weekend’s Sunday Times, well here at Muddy we have our finger on the (pudding) pulse too. We’ve also just been down there ourselves, napkins tucked in and pens poised. Read on to find out if we were equally impressed…
- The Milk House
  
  This stylish eatery offers mouth-watering roasts and fab boutique summer festival. Stay in one of its beautiful bedrooms and explore Sissinghurst Castle.
- Is your favourite local restaurant on the list?
  
  The list of Michelin star winners, that is. The prestigious 2020 awards have just been announced - with new entries including a Kent seaside hotspot.
- The Dove, Dargate
  
  Muddy checks out this popular country pub that's had a fresh injection of life - with a new team and swish refurb - so what did we think? Napkins at the ready!
- Review: The Dog, Wingham
  
  A friendly, stylish, foodie pub - ideal for romantic walkers or family fun at Wingham Wildlife Park. Oh and it just scooped Best Food prize at the Great British Pub Awards. BOOK A STAY AND GET 50% OFF!

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.

The 37 coolest party palaces

Got a big birthday celebration looming? Or fancy a weekend away with your squad? We’ve sniffed out the 37 dreamiest party palaces across the land, available for exclusive hire. Grab your gang and let’s go!
- South Africa: your next family holiday destination
  
  Inspired by Harry and Meghan's recent visit? Here's 8 reasons why we're thinking of swapping our sofa for South Africa over the next few months - and your own EXCLUSIVE MUDDY discount!
- Goodnestone Park
  
  I need to tell you about a truly gorgeous, hidden gem that I have discovered - and if you're going away with the gang it could quite be one of the best options in Kent AND Muddy readers get 25% off...

Ready to wrap up?

Brrrrrrr! It’s got a bit chilly hasn’t it? Come warm yourself with these 10 stylish woolies and coats from the ever-brilliant hush, starting with this elegant ribbed, frill-necked beauty.
- Pyjama Time!
  
  It's suddenly dark, cold and wet outside - let's hunker down and cheer ourselves up with some chic new pyjamas (yes, such things do actually exist).
- Totes Amazeballs
  
  Need a new tote for Autumn? Course you do! Choose from our Top 5 edit of the season's hottest cross-body bags and work your look from the accessories up.

Christmas rapping

Watch out John Lewis! IKEA’s and M&S’s Christmas adverts are bonkers and brilliant! Watch, laugh and tell us your favourite.
- The 10 dreamiest coffee table books of the year
  
  Clear space on your coffee table! Muddy’s books editor Kerry Potter has 10 sexy, shiny visual feasts for your delectation.
- Are you watching the best show on TV?
  
  Because no one else in the Muddy office is, except for Kerry Potter. So she'd like to talk to you about it instead. Ready to become totally obsessed?
- Need a juicy new read?
  
  Muddy's bookworm Kerry Potter has glorious celeb gossip, literary big-hitters and a must-read on relationships this month. Read all about her October picks!
- Your awesome autumn culture planner
  
  It's all going on! Behold, your cheat-sheet to the season's best art, theatre, TV, books and film in the UK, as curated by Muddy's extremely cultural Kerry Potter.

Sexy Stationery

Stationery is one of my specialist subjects. And – whoop! – it’s National Stationery Week. Check out this sexy lot. Hubba bubba!
Kids
- Amchella Events & Sleepovers
  
  In need of inspiration for your next party? Then look no further than Amchella Events and Sleepovers who will make sure that your kids (and even the inner child lurking in you) will have a night to remember!
- Spring Grove
  
  Spring Grove, an independent school looking after children from 2- 11, positioned just outside the pretty village of Wye.

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...
- How to flex your life
  
  Is life an exhausting loop of sleep, work, chores, repeat? Yep. Need to make a change but now sure what or how? Er, yes. Read our interview with hot new self-help author Annie Auerbach. She has the answers!