Spotlight

Is it time to start your own business?2020 has forced many of us to radically rethink our careers, goals and dreams. Muddy meets four inspiring women who took control and started their own businesses during Covid. Are you ready to take the leap, too?
Review: The Old Bank, WesterhamThe Old Bank is cooking up a storm in the picturesque village of Westerham with fine dining and cocktails in uber-stylish surroundings.
Love the latest bedroom trend?No, not that kind of bedroom trend, naughty! More than ever, freestanding tubs are being installed in bedrooms where they take pride of place. What do you think? Oui or non?
Superflashy Newsflash! The latest local gossPiping hot news, coming atcha! This week: new openings, hot events, panto and even luxury dining pods (yes really!)
19 October half term saviours!Half term's looming but don't be afraid, we've sorted the fun with 19 brilliant things to do in Kent and beyond to keep the little people entertained.

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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

Lighting is everything in a home. Not only is it visually a central feature and a really impactful way to make a statement - it can be a work of art. Check out this limited edition rainbow piece!

It’s all about the staycay! Our handpicked selection of the hippest hotels, pubs, restaurants and cottages to help you book that well-deserved break

Little Black Book

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

Lilford Gallery

The Spring Rooms, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells

Heart Smart Arts

Caraway & Rye

Alice & The Hatter, Herne Bay

The Cooking Apple

Beautellies

The Red Lion Stodmarsh, Canterbury

The Dog at Wingham, Wingham

The Chair

Squerryes

Macknade Fine Foods

Eat View more
Caffeine boost! 40 of the best indie coffee roasters

Can’t function without your morning brew? Try one of these delicious artisan blends, from indie coffee roasters across the Muddy counties, to kickstart your day with a caffeine boost.
- Exclusive: 15% OFF YOUR ENTIRE FOOD SHOP!
  
  Love Chapel Down Wine? Fancy fruit and veg that’s seasonal and fresh? Enjoy a huge selection of the very best food and drink AND support local when you order from this family-run, KENT food delivery company!
- Bowley’s Restaurant at The Plough, Trottiscliffe
  
  It never takes long for a new foodie gem to pop up on our radar – step this way please...
- 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.
- Macknade Elwick Place, Ashford
  
  Macknade opened its new premises in Ashford in February, a foodie destination to stop by for a very tasty meal.

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Sofa surfer! 7 new TV shows and films to watch this week

Anyone up for movie night? Here are six new feature-length flicks landing on the box this week, as well as a brand new Netflix mini-series you’ll love.
- NEWS: Panto is back!
  
  Christmas is saved! Book tickets for this pop-up panto in Assembly Hall Tunbridge Wells at our favourite local theatre.
- Watch this! 10 new films and TV shows landing this week
  
  Bored? Us too! Drop the box set re-runs and settle down with this week’s Muddy-curated guide to the best of the small screen.

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- Hot property
  
  Moving within Kent – or even to Kent from out of county or down from London? Then you’ll want to know about these brand new – still being built actually – beautifully crafted houses in the Kent countryside. Here’s the inside intel!
Wellbeing
- 6 steps to better wellbeing this October
  
  Lockdown, curfews, general panic - the last few months have been stressful to say the least, so we're pegging October to focus on our wellbeing, starting with these six simple steps.
- 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!

Travel View more
Staycation alert!

Are you after a staycation? For the first time, you can book a luxury hotel-type stay at Elmley’s gorgeous Georgian farmhouse and get an exclusive 15% discount for Muddy readers!
- 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.
- Country escape: Romney Marsh Shepherd Huts
  
  Escape everyday life, unplug and stay in a cosy Shepherd's Hut for a night or three! The perfect romantic escape.

Work View more
Is it time to start your own business?

2020 has forced many of us to radically rethink our careers, goals and dreams. Muddy meets four inspiring women who took control and started their own businesses during Covid. Is it time we joined them?
Kids
- Schools: Making wellbeing part of every day life
  
  Dulwich Prep Cranbrook made wellbeing a central focus for the entire school long before Covid cast its shadow. So how do they do it?
- Spring Grove School, Wye
  
  Read our updated review of this nurturing, independent school looking after children from 2- 11, positioned just outside the pretty village of Wye.

Fashion View more
Trend alert! White-hot boots to buy now

Forget your usual black and brown, there’s a new colour on the block when it comes to winter boots and we’re loving it. Here are seven white pairs to add to basket.
- 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.

Beauty View more
- The Chair Hair & Beauty, Canterbury
  
  The Chair in Canterbury has just opened a new Beauty Salon and it's the only salon in the Canterbury area to offer Decleor facials. Step this way to hear more...
- The essential no make-up kit
  
  It’s a trend that’s not going away anytime soon; make-up so subtle that it just makes you look like a brighter and better version of yourself. Here’s the Muddy guide.

People View more
“I want to be Goop, but for normal women!” Muddy meets Meg Mathews

Primrose Hill party queen turned wellness guru? Stranger things have happened! Muddy chats to the always glamorous Meg Mathews about her new book, the menopause and, er, vagina facials.
- 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!