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

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FRI 25 - SUN 27 AUG 2017

MON 21 - SUN 27 AUG 2017

AUGUST 2017

20 coolest, cutest cafés

Whether quirky, cute or cool, all these Kent cafés offer relaxed charm, quality home-made food and a friendly smile
- Sevenoaks’ cool new eatery
  
  With its laid back vibe, top food and drink offering and a cool working space - Fego is the new place to be
- The Poet at Matfield
  
  Try this unique Braai (South African-style BBQ) - it's the holy grail of a hot summer's day...
- Cute Café of curiosities
  
  Decent coffee, home-made food AND gorgeous gifts... let me introduce you to a charming new rural eaterie
- 5 bluebell walk/pub combos!
  
  Walk amongst carpets of colour with my guide to 5 of the prettiest local bluebell landscapes...

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Island escapes

A French-influenced break without the Euro exchange rate? Think Jersey and Guernsey
- Alpine adventure calling!
  
  Done Paris and Prague? Love the great outdoors or family adventure? Here's 5 reasons you'll love a mountain holiday (and it's not just for winter!)
- Romantic getaway
  
  We've scoured 16 counties for the most gorgeous romantic couples stays, so you can put some oh-la-la into your leisure time.

Bikini vs swimsuit? The great Muddy debate

Bikini or swimsuit? Don’t go anywhere near a sun lounger this summer until you’ve read this.
- Rockin’ this scarf
  
  A Kate Moss-approved scarf you can wear in the summer on your neck, head or wrist? Cult brand Rockins sure rocks our world.
- Fashion’s Comeback Kids
  
  You know those shops you never bother with when you hit the high street? You might be missing out. Here's four to revisit.

Fix your career crisis

Summer hols over and suffering from back-to-work blues? Sitting at your desk dreaming of greener grass? We’re here to help with five ace new self-help books
Kids
- Muddy’s Drusillas discount offer!
  
  Snaffle half price kids' tickets this summer at the popular family park
- Muddy Bumper Guide
  
  We have hunted high and low for the best family fun to be had in Kent and just a little further afield.

Meet the author

Trying to teach your kids some good habits? New author Tina Stubbs can help with her children’s book series Life’s Little Bugs
- 10 funky ‘Favourite Places’
  
  When you're young and hip and the new organisers of Kent's funkiest, family festival this summer where do you hang out in your down-time?
- Lee Mead: My Favourite Places
  
  After years living locally, actor Lee Mead recently moved back to his hometown in Essex. But not before getting to know some of the best bits our fair county has to offer...