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I'm Amber, editor of Muddy Surrey, 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.

Albury tour and tastingsThis wine is fit for a Queen, served in England's top restaurants AND it's produced right here in Surrey. Keen to learn more, Muddy booked in for a touring and tasting at Albury Organic Vineyard.
How to host a summer partySummer parties are all about cool cocktails, fab food and having fun with family and friends. If you're planning a summer soirée, here are a some top tips for hosting the perfect party.
All about the wineEnglish Wine Week starts on Sat 25 May, and it's followed by the Vineyards of the Surrey Hills Festival on the weekend of 8-9 June. Here are six events not to miss.
Market forcesVintage lovers ahoy! Sandown Antiques Market has announced two Sunday fairs - with the first on Sunday 2 June from 10am. A cross between a Parisian flea market and a posh interiors boutique, this is a fair that's not to be missed... if you love squirrelling out a bohemian bargain.
17 things to do with the kids this half termCan't believe it's half term again? We've got you covered with the best events and days out guaranteed to get the kids asking 'are we there yet?'
Meet your 2019 Muddy Awards winnersRaise your glasses ladies and gents to meet the Muddy Awards Surrey winners of 2019.

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12 veggie-friendly hotspots in Surrey

Vegetarians unite! Got the munchies and not sure where to go? Muddy has your back with our guide to the best vegetarian eateries in Surrey.
- 1907 Restaurant
  
  For stylish dining and an innovative menu, the 1907 Restaurant, Bar and Grill at the Brooklands Hotel is in pole position.
- Cool bar alert
  
  Antlers on the wall, fairy lights galore and a wonderfully cool cocktail menu - we're loving this kitch and cool bar in the heart of Godalming.
- The Plough Inn
  
  Have you discovered this rural pub with a gorgeous beer garden, boutique rooms and fabulous food? Oh, and did I mention it has its own microbrewery?
- Ultimate girls’ night
  
  Sometimes we want something with more pizzazz than a country pub! Make mine a Chanel martini and keep 'em coming at Ascot Fifty5.

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- Family-friendly rentals
  
  Easter's approaching, you need to reconnect with your fam, and we have just the thing to help - 30 gorgeous self-catering cottages across the Muddy counties!
- A romantic overnighter – with a merry twist
  
  The Merry Harriers is a traditional country pub with a couple of quirky twists - not least the luxury shepherd's huts to overnight in and the chance to go trekking with llamas.

First time fashion

Ready for an adventure? Us too! At Muddy we’ve committed to new experiences this summer (both cultural and clothes related, natch). Read on for inspo – and win a sizzling £400 hush wardrobe while you’re at it!
Beauty
- Perfect pampering
  
  For a luxurious facial that also delivers, you'll be needing the Elemis Biotec Line Eraser Facial from Luminis Beauty Spa in Reigate. Add a decadent Murad body polish and you've got yourself the perfect pamper session.
- Red velvet!
  
  Muddy heads to the Velvet Rooms in Chobham to try out a new vegan colour range that's made from pure plant extracts and is 100% natural.

Ben and Holly

Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom will be live on stage at Richmond Theatre next month. If you’re keen to delve further into this magical world of fairies and elves, here are five fun facts you probably didn’t know!
- Muddy’s best books
  
  A stunning debut novel, a futuristic thriller and an exquisite memoir are among Muddy's marvellous May picks.
- Exciting Science!
  
  A new touring theatre show is bringing the fun and crazy bits of science to the stage for kids. We caught up with the mad scientists before they go ka-pow at the Harlequin Theatre later this month.

Be more organised

It’s hard to focus on what’s important when there’s a growing list of ‘things’ to do – so here are our tips on how to restore order.
Kids
- 10 things to do at Godstone Farm
  
  For a fab day out that's guaranteed to keep pre-schoolers entertained all day - and exhausted by the end of it - head to Godstone Farm.
- Having a senior moment at Downsend School
  
  Downsend School is expanding to include a senior school. Here are all of the hows, whys and what fors that you need to know about it.

Breathing life into funerals – and weddings

Conducting weddings and funerals takes a particular type of person. Muddy caught up with Surrey celebrant Soozi Leeves to find out more.
- Everyone’s talking about… The Guilty Feminist
  
  Love the podcast? Good news - its creator is coming to a theatre near you this spring. We grabbed super-talented comedian Deborah Francis-White for a chinwag.
- Les Musicals
  
  Jai McDowall and Jonathan Ansell are the mahoosive voices belting out the tunes in the touring show Les Musicals which comes to Richmond Theatre on Fri 10 May. Here's what they get up to when they're not on stage.