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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

A little mood-boosting treat is something we all need right now, I reckon. A dollop of luxe hand cream seems a rather good place to start.

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Where's the best place to live in Surrey?The Sunday Times has revealed its top spots to live in 2020 - but did your hometown make the cut?
12 tips for home schoolingWhere to start? Here are our top tips from creating the right environment to useful resources for home schooling. Good luck!
Keep calm and eat inShut for diners but this creative lot are are now offering take away and delivery services. Make sure you keep us updated and we'll pop you on the list.
Worried about CV lockdown?We talked to the experts at Age Space to get some practical advice if your parents are over 70 and facing time on their own.
Staying in? Meet your new boxset addictionsWe're not going to mention the C-word but if you're staying in more right now, isolate yourself with the television remote and watch these boxset corkers pronto.

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Eat Out View more
The Surrey Cook Book

A new cookbook celebrating some of the best foodie venues in Surrey has just launched – and Muddy Stilettos has a sneak preview of some of the recipes. Read on chef!
- Mother’s Day afternoon tea in Surrey
  
  Nothing saying 'I love you' like finger sandwiches and scones, right? We've rounded up six of the best places in Surrey to treat mum to Afternoon Tea this Mother's Day.
- The March Hare
  
  Like Alice's adventure down the rabbit hole, The March Hare in central Guildford is a delight. Great food, cosy surrounds and excellent service - we love!
- Rambler’s Rest, Chipstead
  
  Sizzlingly quick on the uptake, we've been in, downed three courses, and reviewed the hottest new-look pub in Surrey - before it's even open to the public. Say hi to the foxy Rambler's Rest in Chipstead.
- Is this Surrey’s best-kept secret?
  
  A bit of a hidden gem, the restaurant at Warren House offers intimate fine dining in sumptuous surrounds. Muddy nails three delicious courses.

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Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.

Travel View more
Restaurants with rooms

Dreaming of a foodie getaway? We’ve scoured the Muddy counties for hotel stays with serious culinary credentials for when lock-down lifts. Tuck in.
- 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.
- Insider’s guide to Reigate
  
  This medieval market town is bursting at the seam with independent shops, pubs and restaurants, beautiful green spaces and annual events you'll be desperate to attend.

Fashion View more
The Morphbag by GSK

Winter gloom be gone! Spring is here – and with it a gorgeous range of eco-friendly designer handbags that are also super practical.
Beauty
- Secrets revealed: how to make lotions and potions
  
  If you want to know exactly what goes into your skin care products, try making your own. Muddy...
- Review: Mulberry and Thyme
  
  Muddy heads to eco-friendly luxury hair salon Mulberry and Thyme in Epsom Downs for a high-powered injection of red.

Arts & Culture View more
March books

Reasons to be cheerful: spring has sprung and a brilliant new batch of March books has arrived. Gather around, and let Muddy tell you a story.
- The blagger’s guide to buying art
  
  If buying art leaves you with a blank expression to match your blank walls, then read on. Before you make an expensive mistake, we called in the experts for some top tips.
- February books
  
  Muddy has five February fancies for your delectation. Read all about 'em here - then read them yourself.

Work View more
Working from home

Working from home? Think it will be freedom from interruptions, unlimited pyjama time and easy access to biscuits? Plying your trade from your des-res can be hard work. Here are our top tips.
Kids
- Frensham Heights School, near Farnham
  
  A modern and forward-thinking school near Farnham offering a child-centred, holistic education where individuality is celebrated. Impressed!
- Acting up
  
  The benefits of drama go way beyond preparing kids for celeb land - here are 7 reasons to get your child to stage school.

People View more
Muddy meets David Walliams

The stage version of David Walliam’s Billionaire Boy comes to Richmond Theatre this month – we meet the man behind the book.
- Meet the head: ACS International School, Cobham
  
  A new school year and at ACS International School in Cobham there's also a new head of school - meet Mr Barnaby Sandow who returns to the the UK after almost 15 years at an international school in Borneo.
- Meet the head: Frensham Heights
  
  Frensham Heights School is a modern and forward-thinking school with a distinct lack of British formality - and the new head master Rick Clarke fits right in. He's a progressive thinker with some interesting views on education.