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Muddy eats: Two Ducks in St John's villageGorgeous coffee and homemade cakes are the order of the day at this neighbourhood cafe and lifestyle store in St John's village. Muddy loves!
Burns Night blow-outYou don't have to be Scottish to embrace Burns Night - the annual Scottish knees-up is a great excuse to chase away the January blues. Here's where we're celebrating in Surrey.
14 thing to get you out & about this weekendThe sun is out, we’re shucking off our winter colds, things are looking up. Time to boot up and get out. Check out our curated guide of things to do this weekend.
Superflashy newsflashMovers, groovers and gossipers, listen up: from foodie openings including a new Coppa Club coming to Haslemere, here’s all the hottest news in Surrey.
2022 planner: 22 fab things to book nowRoll up, roll up, 2022 is looking HOT! Want to know what to put on your radar? We've rounded up the best things to do in Surrey, from big hitter shows to the new Gifford's Circus, music festivals and more.

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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

What's on our radar this summer? From the glammest gal in pop to 90s classics and funk, we've got your summer fun nailed with these three gigs at Sandown Park - just grab your tickets before they sell out.

Gotta have it

What’s on this month

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

See What's On

Eat

Muddy eats: Two Ducks in St John’s village

Gorgeous coffee and homemade cakes are the order of the day at this neighbourhood cafe and lifestyle store in St John’s village. Muddy loves!
- Best vegan and veggie eats in Surrey
  
  Eat your greens! Get your fix of great vegetarian or vegan food at any one of these brilliant cafés or restaurants across Surrey.
- 15 winter walks near cosy pubs in Surrey
  
  ‘Tis the season to pile on the jumpers, coats and woolly hat, trundle around the countryside and treat yourself to a warming pub lunch! Here are some of the best of both in Surrey.

Culture

Muddy meets: Ed Byrne

Ed is heading to Surrey with stops in Guilford, Camberley and Redhill … Muddy caught up to chat jokes, famous friendships and the naughty words his children say.
- Culture’s calling! What to see in London in 2022
  
  Thrilling theatre, exhilarating art, fantastic festivals – these are the tickets you need to book now. Settle in for a capital city culture hitlist, and a jam-packed 2022.
- Pass the remote! What’s on TV this week
  
  From the winner of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival to Stanley Tucci’s new series about the legal fallout of sunken gold, we’ve got a stonking good line-up of shiny TV to watch this week.

Little Black Book

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

Skills for Life Coaching

Pip of Manor Farm

José Pizarro The Swan Inn, Esher

The Guildford Institute

Williams and Bunkell Fishmongers, Claygate

Barnett Hill, Guildford

Great Fosters, Egham

At Home By Design

The Grape Variety, Chipstead & Dorking

Painshill, Cobham

Wellies and Windbreaks, Sussex

The Lawn Collection

Travel

Hotting up! Best new hotels for 2022

Introducing the hottest new hotel openings around the world. Warning: contains images of sexy bedrooms, turquoise seas and infinity pools.
- Beach holidays near Surrey
  
  Looking for a beach holiday less than two hours’ drive from Surrey? Hey presto! Check out these corker properties from Wellies and Windbreaks. Luxury and relaxation guaranteed.
- The Muddy skiing guide
  
  Fancy a ski holiday? Snow problem! Whether you’re a family with beginners, hitting the après ski with friends or want an extreme mountain peak adventure, read on.

Home

Property flirt: Georgian gorgeousness

Fancy a peep through the keyhole? This four-bed townhouse is a Georgian beauty and it’s right in the centre of Farnham – but can you guess the price?
- What to drink: Low or no-alcohol wines
  
  Whether you’re taking part in Dry January or just trying to cut down on your intake, these low or no-alcohol wines will help see you through.
- Property flirt
  
  Brand spanking new to the market, this traditional family home is in a prime property position within easy walking distance of Oxted town-centre. Tally-ho, property pervs. Binoculars at the ready?
Wellbeing
- How Pilates can help see you through the menopause
  
  Struggling with the symptoms of the menopause? Surrey Pilates instructor and health coach Lisa Hawkins says Pilates is the answer. And here’s why.
- Commit to fit: 2022 events to train for now
  
  On your marks, get set, go! Fancy challenging yourself in the new year? Then get booking onto these Surrey races and triathlons. Lace up your trainers, take a breath, and dig deep.

Life

Five gripping reads to give your working life a boost

What better inspo for giving your career a shake-up than the story of a creative genius who defied her generation and became a living legend. We’ve found the best books that embrace the Clarice Cliff spirit…
Kids
- Five important things to look for in a school
  
  And nope, exam success isn’t one of them. Here’s the insider scoop on choosing the best school for your child from Marcus Culverwell, the headmaster at Reigate St Mary’s Prep.
- The school teaching kids to manage their own emotions
  
  Already recognised for its outstanding wellbeing programme, Chinthurst School has taken things even further with the introduction of a curriculum that teaches children how to manage their emotions. And it’s paying off.

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Fashion

Witness the fitness! Best sports gear to buy now

There’s loads of gorgeous new sportswear in the shops and online at the moment. Hop, skip and jump this way for the Muddy edit.
- Hair transformation: mumsy mane, begone!
  
  Stuck in a hair rut? See Muddy Berkshire editor Rachel’s chic style update here – the third video in our series with the fabulous Haringtons salons
- Hair trends 2022: the new styles to try this year
  
  Is this the year to shake up your style? From the French bob to buttermilk balayage, awesome award-winning salon group Haringtons give the lowdown on 22’s most coveted looks

People

Muddy meets: Ed Byrne

Ed is heading to Surrey with stops in Guilford, Camberley and Redhill … Muddy caught up to chat jokes, famous friendships and the naughty words his children say.
- Muddy meets Gok Wan
  
  The fabulous fashionista comes to Woking this festive season to tread the board in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Muddy caught up to chat flying (yes, he flies), funny rituals and a fancy new TV show.
- What’s cooking? Valentino Gentile, head chef at The White Horse
  
  The head chef at The White Horse in Hascombe reveals his top kitchen secrets, including the ingredient he loves most.