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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

Don’t leave it to chance! Choose from our handpicked selection of the best businesses near you.

The loveliest pubs with roomsFancy a weekend away in the countryside? The Muddy editors across 19 counties know all the best spots for a relaxed overnighter
Black Deer FestivalIt's the festival everyone's going wild for! With just a few days to go before the big event here's all you folks need to know and where you can get the last few tickets!
Superflashy newsflash!From must-have earrings to the best new eateries...our ear is firmly to the ground and these are the rumblings we’re hearing this week…
Black Deer FestivalIt's the festival everyone's going wild for! With just a few days to go before the big event here's all you folks need to know and where you can get the last few tickets!
Gastro Heaven!30 of the best cookery courses to tantalise your tastebuds (and impress your dinner guests).
The Insider Guide to CanterburyPerfect for culture vultures, food fanatics and shoppers - here's the top 10 things to do when you visit

FRI 22 - SUN 24 JUNE 2018

MON 18 - SUN 24 JUNE 2018

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Review: Deakin’s, Canterbury

An eatery in Canterbury that is both pub and dining room, perfect for private party hire and ideal to take the kiddies – napkins at the ready!
- Review: The Three Mariners
  
  A foodie favourite near Faversham. Cue a Muddy nose-around as we hover up 3 courses for the team...
- 10 pubs with walks
  
  Get out there and make the most of the warmer weather with some of Kent's best pubs with walks
- The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells
  
  Muddy was the first in to review the brand spanking new The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells doncha know...
- Review: The Dog, Wingham
  
  Tongues and tails have been wagging about this place since it opened exactly one year ago so...

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Secret Cyprus

The north of the island is a bit newer on the touristy map – here’s 5 reasons you’ll love this part of the idyllic island
- Hello campers
  
  Thinking of heading West for some camping and glamping fun this summer? Here’s our definitive guide to the sweetest spots to pitch up in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset
- Brand new! Muddy Insider Guides
  
  On your travels? Pack our in-the-know local guides to the cool, quirky and unmissable towns and cities across the Muddy counties

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Gotta Have It

The only fashion accessory you need to update those floral frocks and add some edge to your summer blazer…enter the obi belt from Antoine et Lili
- Win wardrobe from Winser
  
  What a competition! God, we're good to you. To celebrate its 5th anniversary, Winser London is giving away £700 - yup, really! - of luxe swag.
- It’s all in the wrist
  
  Introducing this gorgeous range of cashmere wrist warmers - the fun way to finish off any look (I always walk my dog in this outfit, honest)

Seeking literary inspiration?

Well, you’re in the right place. Muddy’s pro bookworm Kerry Potter picks the best June reads for you. Sunlounger on a Sunday afternoon, here you come!
- 7 brilliant outdoor summer theatres and cinemas
  
  Pass the popcorn, top up the Pimms and pitch up for an al fresco film. Follow the usher this way, for the best pop up cinemas in Kent
- Fancy nature bathing?
  
  It's been proven that taking time to 'bathe' in nature will improve your mood and health. And this literary festival celebrates all that...pass me my loofah!
- Pub in the Park
  
  WIN 2 tickets to see the rock 'n' roll stars of the food and music world at this not-to-be-missed weekend festival taking place in Tunbridge Wells this summer
- Best recent reads
  
  Muddy's pro-bookworm Kerry Potter picks this month's best books. Ignore your family and friends, and get stuck in!

Property Flirt

Property Flirt is back! Let’s snoop around this stunning Grade II listed cottage that’s as pretty as a picture and perfectly situated. Keys please!
- Pet pop art
  
  Hey pooch lovers! It's National Pet Month and so rather fitting that I've met Mabel the latest fun, bright art print by photographers hh DESIGNS
- Property Flirt
  
  She's well positioned, with a strong connection to the horsey set. Come canter around this cottage!
Wellbeing
- NEW: cool fitness studio
  
  What's coming to Tunbridge Wells this spring? Your pert new behind, that's what!
- Be happy in 2018
  
  Choose from painting in St Ives, knitting in the Shetlands, yoga in Kent or a New Forest detox

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
- Debate: single-sex schools
  
  Got a son and wondering about schooling? We wade into an age-old debate. Is single-sex school education best? (Discuss).
- Why schools NEED music
  
  Think the core subjects are all that matter? This head teacher's words might make you rethink...(she's even got Einstein on her side)

Recipe special

Too knackered to cook a fancy supper? A stunning summer salad from award-winning food writer Diana Henry
- 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?