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Well, hello!

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

Our curated A-Z of the very best local businesses near you

Fri 21 - Sun 23 July

Mon 17 - Sun 23 July

July

The Black Horse

The newly refurbished Black Horse in Reigate is creating quite a stir locally, not least because of its Michelin starred ties. Muddy has the lowdown
- The March Hare
  
  Like Alice's adventure down the rabbit hole, The March Hare in central Guildford is a delight. I can't recommend it enough
- London eats… with kids
  
  Heading to the big smoke this half-term? Check out our top places to chow down with the kids
- Giggling Squid
  
  This small restaurant chain claims to produce staggeringly good Thai food. But does Giggling Squid live up to its own hype?
- Tapas at the top bar
  
  A mix of urban cool and relaxed piano bar, the new tapas bar at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is perfect for a pre-show supper

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In the name of love

Looking to rekindle the fires? Or, er, just sleep for 14 hours solid? Here are the most romantic stays across 16 counties
- Holiday Glamping
  
  This bijou glamping site on the Surrey-Sussex border is the perfect place enjoy the natural charms of the English countryside
- Shepherd’s delight
  
  Glamping just got more glamorous for Mary, our Muddy Hampshire editor, in the North Wessex Downs

The joy of the jumpsuit

It’s been about five years since jumpsuits boinged back onto fashion’s radar. So why the hell should you invest?
- Bags of style
  
  This brilliant tote comes with a clutch and a purse too, taking you from daytime to playtime.
- Superluxe trainers
  
  Practical, cool and stylish, these Rose Rankin trainers are top of my SS17 shopping list. Now which to choose?

Muddy books club! Beach reads bonanza

Sunglasses on, sunlounger primed, children gagged – it’s Muddy’s best holiday books!
- Fun at the Fringe
  
  Guilford Fringe Festival is celebrating its fifth birthday loud and proud with 130 events at 12 venues throughout July. Festival director, Nick Wyschna, joins us for a chat
- Let’s stick together
  
  The Hampton Court Palace Festival is in full swing after an opening night with British icon Bryan Ferry... Philippa Hennessy was there
- Muddy book club
  
  Feel the need, the need to read? You’re in luck – walk this way for the Muddy Book Club, featuring June’s best literary offerings. Fire up the Kindle!
- This woman rocks!
  
  Muddy meets Jo Bartlett, founder of the mega successful Green Man Festival and the woman in charge of the Camberley International Festival

Pillow talk

Join the sleep revolution! The best night’s sleep is a click away. Draper London’s a stylish bedlinen brand bringing you super-soft couture for your bed
- Goat’s cheese frittata
  
  Step away from that tin of baked beans lady, here's a Speedy Supper for tonight courtesy of The Food Medic
- Clerkenwell Design Week
  
  We've just returned from the hottest interior design show in London, and we've got you covered with all the latest looks
Wellbeing
- Magic hands & yoga glow
  
  At Mary Ann Weeks Aveda Salon and Spa in Guildford, you can book for a massage then truly recharge your batteries at a yoga class
- Shape up
  
  Want to get fit? Start now with this advice from Field of Fitness in Guildford and you'll be healthier (and bikini-bod ready) by summer

Fix your career crisis

Work driving you nuts? Stop sitting at your desk dreaming of greener grass. We’re here to help with five ace new self-help books
- Work-life ‘blending’
  
  The 'work life balance' (or lack of) is over. It's all about 'blending' – but can you mix business with pleasure?
- Be happier at work
  
  We spend a third of our lives working, so it's important to enjoy it. This feature might just change your life!
Kids
- 50 things to do with kids
  
  Don’t panic, stay strong, the summer holidays will be a doddle with your must-read Muddy Guide
- Surviving the summer
  
  If the thought of six long weeks with the nippers has you reaching for the gin at 10am, don't worry. Children's life coach Lisa Parkes is here to help

Completely pickled

From her first sale at a local fair to the shelves of Harrods and John Lewis, 25 years on, curry sauce queen Anila Vaghela has every reason to celebrate, writes Philippa Hennessy
- Here come’s the bride
  
  If your invite got lost in the post, grab your hat because we're going. Here's the gawpers guide to James and Pippa's big day
- Chat with Mr Rockefeller
  
  Jonathan Rockefeller is the writer, director, and the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, coming to the Rose Theatre. Muddy caught up to, er, chew things over
- The boys who created ‘Junkyard’
  
  The writer of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child teamed up with top London director and award-winning composer to produce a play that's very personal
- Muddy meets Mr and Mrs Twit
  
  When Mr and Mrs Twit came to Kingston, Muddy was first in line to meet them and fire a few questions their way