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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

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

Reader treats!We think you're super, so we've created a whole section on the site with local and big brand goodies for you to win, from luxury nights away to the best beauty brands. Go win!
Get your skates on!Pull on your tan tights and dust off your triple salchow – the pop-up rinks are back around Kent and beyond!
Gift guide for herAunts, mums, grandmas, sisters and your girl posse all covered for Crimbo, or simply suggestions for gifts to self. Ho ho ho.
Festive marketsTime to wrap up, grab a friend or even the kiddies and go enjoy our picks of the best Christmas Markets in Kent to get you in the festive mood.
18 Christmas Wreath WorkshopsI’m sorry people, I’ve tried, but I can’t hold off writing about it any more – Christmas is coming and Christmas Wreath workshops sell out fast so we'd better be quick...!
Winter boltholesPack that overnighter and give yourself the break you deserve, with 37 curated cosy breaks across the Muddy counties.

FRI 16 - SUN 18 NOV

MON 12 - SUN 18 NOV

NOVEMBER 2018

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

20 Sunday Roasts!

Bring on the Yorkshire puds! Where are the best spots for a weekend nosh up? Here’s our round up of our fave cosy pubs for you to try…
- Folkestone: Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
  
  Launching this November Marco Pierre White has a brand spankin' new Steakhouse Bar & Grill in Folkestone.
- 2019 Michelin star restaurants in our ‘hood
  
  It's the accolade that all chefs want - so who's reached for the stars in Kent and surrounds in this year's ratings?
- 25 Cool Cafés
  
  The Kent cafés that offer relaxed charm, quality home-made food and a friendly smile. Be rude not to work through them one-by-one, right?
- Review: Duke William
  
  Have you discovered this rural pub which boasts one of our favourite beer gardens - and the food is as good as the view?

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Fancy a weekend away… in Kent?!

No need to travel past our border for the best things in life! I’ve teamed up with Southeastern to give you the lowdown on Kent’s hidden gems. PLUS you can win a luxe hotel break in Tunny Wells worth £500! Aren’t I nice?
- The ultimate gift?
  
  There's no better Chrimbo present than an experience, right? Either for yourself, or someone...
- Northern Lights Guaranteed
  
  Always fancied aurora-chasing? Read how to up your chances of seeing something amazing...

On the hunt for cool creps

Trainers so chic that only a fool would take them near a gym are everywhere this season – including some places you wouldn’t expect. Guess where these beauties are from?
- Win a £500 Winser London wardrobe update
  
  Cosy cashmere, killer dresses and Gillian Anderson - three reasons to enter our fab giveaway pronto!
- Fashion update
  
  Lean closer, mes amis, and let me tell you about the fun night the Muddy team had at the first Antoine and Lilli V.I.P. fashion event (psst any Muddy reader can go to the next one...)

London stand up comes to the sticks

Want to win 2 tickets to a local comedy show that has taken on legend-like status? London stand up stars come to the sticks – go see!
- Escape Rooms!
  
  The escape rooms trend has hit Kent - big time and as locations go Escape In The Towers - set within Canterbury's original former city gaol is pretty hard to beat. Muddy's game if you are...?
- Read these! October’s Best Books
  
  Clear space on your Kindle! Muddy's pro bookworm, Kerry Potter, has some literary inspiration for you.
- Don’t miss this!
  
  Muddy chats to the singing star of Emerald Storm the cool, new breed of Irish dance show guaranteed to have the whole theatre on it’s feet
- Watch this: Sylvia
  
  Celebrate 100 years of votes for women by watching this seriously kick-ass, hip-hop happening musical about the women at the heart of the movement

Want to intern at Muddy?

Muddy Kent is looking for a brilliant intern and self-confessed culture vulture. Is it you, or someone you know?
Kids
- Get your skates on!
  
  Pull on your tan tights and dust off your triple salchow – the pop-up rinks are back around Kent and beyond!
- School review: The Mead
  
  This small co-ed prep school, sitting in the heart of Tunbridge Wells has recently undergone the biggest, most exciting changes to date. It's also one of the most competitively priced schools in the area. Shall we...?

Claire’s Chrimbo shape up

TV actress and Sleeping Beauty panto star, Claire Sweeney, tells Muddy her top tips for getting in shape by Christmas
- ‘It’s a real action-hero, ‘Marvel’-like play’
  
  Super-stylish rising RSC talent Amber James on Gregory Doran's Mad-Max-style futuristic dystopian vision of Troilus and Cressida.
- Love Island – yes or no?
  
  It's the talking point TV of the summer but the Muddy office is divided on Love Island. What about you? Time for a heated debate!
- World Cup Wonders
  
  Far be it from us to objectify the World Cup's hottest footballers. Instead we've found you the smartest. Seriously!
- Recipe special
  
  Too knackered to cook a fancy supper? A stunning summer salad from award-winning food writer Diana Henry