The urban guide to the countryside -

Well, hello!

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.

FRI 14 - SUN 16 DEC 2018

MON 10 - SUN 16 DEC 2018

DECEMBER 2018

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

20 Sunday Roasts! But not all at once…

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…
- 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

Kids in chaaaarge!

Let my kids pick our family holiday? Errr, really? Call me a cynic, but this, I had to put to the test…Read on to see the result!
- 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...

Gift guide for her

Aunts, mums, grandmas, sisters and your girl posse all covered for Crimbo, or spot-on suggestions for gifts to self. Ho ho ho.
- Wrist Action
  
  Obsessed with the time since the clocks went back? Then you'll appreciate our round up the coolest watches for all the family. Christmas inspo incoming!
- 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?

The best books of 2018

Attention bookworms! Put this little lot on your Christmas list and you can thank us later. Muddy’s books editor Kerry Potter choose her top 10 tomes of 2018. Has your favourite made the cut?
- The new John Lewis Xmas Ad
  
  It's here! The John Lewis Christmas ad has launched with the Rocket Man as its secret weapon for 2018 - but has it hit orbit or crash landed? You decide!
- The Muddy Stilettos Panto Guide 2018!
  
  It’s what you’ve all been waiting for. Oh no it isn’t! Oh yes it is! Oh no…. OK, enough! Here are our picks of the perkiest pantos in Kent and beyond.
- London stand up in 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...?

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
- Gift guide for littlies
  
  Treat the little people! Gorgeous young children's pressies for Christmas, with brands you won't find everywhere else.
- Get your skates on! The best ice rinks in Kent and beyond
  
  Ice ice baby! Nothing like a whizz around a rink to make you feel festive (followed by a mulled wine obvs). We've rounded up the best ones for your skating pleasure.

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