Spotlight

Cool new happenings in KentExtra, extra! We've got the latest gossip in Kent this month on new restaurant openings, hot offers, vintage shopping masterclasses and the opening of a Crab Museum (yes really!).
The King's School, CanterburyIt may be the oldest school in the UK, but how does this boarding and day school, located within the esteemed surroundings of Canterbury Cathedral, measure up to its fellow counterparts? Muddy took a nose around on your behalf…
25 October half term saviours!Half term's looming but don't be afraid, we've sorted the fun with 20+ brilliant things to do in Kent and beyond to keep the little people entertained.
Where are the Best Places to Live 2022?Our obsession with upping sticks and moving shows no sign of abating. Lucky then that for our new intake of Best Places to Live we've partnered with Strutt & Parker estate agents!
4 simple, stylish ways to revamp your home'Tis the season to make your house beautiful - so kickstart your dream project with our tips on what's trending right now, PLUS £500 to spend at the brilliant Brewers Decorator Centres

Well, hello!

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

Nail your autumn/winter style this year, check out these hero new season pieces all from award-winning Cranbrook boutique Odyl.

Fancy doing something fun? Er, always! Read on for our curated picks of the best things happening near you right now

Muddy Reviews: SMOQE

Stop. Press. We have discovered the Best Burgers in Kent – and they are in Rochester. Smokey, authentic and side-steppin’, lip-smackin’ good – you need to get your chops around one of them PDQ.
- Insta-worthy places to eat in Kent
  
  Be the envy of your followers at these photogenic local hotspots where the backdrop is as good as the food! Thank us later.
- Muddy Reviews: The Rose Inn, Wickhambreaux
  
  We may have found our new favourite pub in Kent with quintessential English vibes set in a picture-perfect location deep in the Kentish countryside. Shall we?

7 unmissable things to watch on TV this week

Why scroll through the Radio Times when we know exactly what’s good this week? From Succession’s bold new series to a saucy dating / dancing reality mashup, here’s what to watch.
- Six things you’ll want to watch this week
  
  Roll up, roll up! It’s the cream of the TV crop. From THAT Netflix stalker show to star-studded fundraisers and spooky horror specials, we know exactly what to watch this week.
- City slickin’: what’s on in London this autumn
  
  London’s heading into the cooler months with a host of unmissable cultural highlights. Bag yourself the best tickets now with our guide to what’s worth seeing in the big smoke.

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

Muddy reviews: Feuerstein Nature Family Resort, Italy

Looking for an easy to reach, hassle-free, action-packed family getaway? This South Tyrol playground ticks all the boxes for a year-round Muddy escape.
- Top five family travel trends
  
  From far-flung adventures to amazing festivals and multi-generational getaways, here’s the definitive Muddy Travels guide of where to head next with your brood.
- A taste of Valletta
  
  Malta’s capital has a food scene on fire right now so we just had to sample it on a whirlwind city break, enjoying the amazing architecture, culture and buzzy bars along the way.

Where are the Best Places to Live 2022?

Our obsession with upping sticks and moving shows no sign of abating. Lucky then that for our new intake of Best Places to Live we’ve partnered with Strutt & Parker estate agents!
- Shutters: Hot Home Trend (quite literally)
  
  Did you know that shutters can reduce heat loss through a window by more than 50%? Plus they add that sleek finishing touch. What’s not to love?
- Wow house: how to style (and shoot) your home like a pro
  
  We scrolled through the fabulous portfolio of photographer Ellie Walpole to glean her top tips and tricks for making your interiors stand out.
Wellbeing
- Water fun with Paddle Cabin!
  
  Calling all explorers! Tick this off your summer bucket list and try a SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) session with new watersport venture, Paddle Cabin in East Peckham.
- Spa Day: Green Farm
  
  In need of some me-time, spa treatments or a luxury break away? Say hello, how are you and pass me that fluffy towel to Green Farm Kent.

Back in the office? We’re here to help!

Feeling unprepared to head back to the office after a year WFH? Muddy to the rescue with eight essential Do’s and Don’ts (and yes, you will have to change out of sweatpants).
Kids
- Sutton Valence Prep School, Chart Sutton
  
  A good all-rounder, co-educational day prep school that offers genuine warmth and friendliness.
- St Lawrence College, Ramsgate
  
  Supportive and caring co-educational day and boarding school, situated in the seaside town of Ramsgate. St Lawrence College is the latest to go under the Muddy microscope…

A new leaf: your autumn wardrobe essentials

Bright knits, checks, big handbags, even bigger boots. We’ve got your autumn/winter 2021 fashion fix sorted.
- Stack it up!
  
  Why settle with one ring, when you can have three? Feast your eyes on these stacking rings from contemporary Kent jeweller The Diamond Setter.
- All that glitters! Bonkers sequin tote bags
  
  Time to get some sparkle back in our lives. First step: this Anya Hindmarch bag. Even if it’s just to salivate over…
Beauty
- Our pick of the best beauty advent calendars 2021
  
  This month the Liberty beauty advent calendar launches along with the John Lewis and M&S versions… you’ve gotta snap them up now before they sell out (yes, really!)
- Bye Bye Wrinkles…
  
  Fancy taking 10 years off your face? I reckon I may have found just the person to do it. Enter skin expert extraordinaire, Ellie Hoskin, and her team from Skin & Beauty Clinic in Tenterden…

Grace Regan: My Favourite Places

Introducing the awesomely cool, gorgeous and talented chef Grace Regan – owner of critically acclaimed London curry house, Spicebox, who lives in Margate. To celebrate her delicious vegan cookbook we got Grace to tell us her fave places to hang out locally.
- Muddy talks parenting with Lorraine Candy
  
  “All teenage girls think their mums are a bit rubbish”. Journalist and mother of four Lorraine Candy talks parenting, moody teens and motherhood with Muddy.
- Meet the makers part two: your local Indie Store heroes
  
  As we step back into the real world, it’s more important than ever to support local. In the second part of our Meet the Maker series, we talk to eight of our Indie Store businesses to find out what makes them special.