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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

Stuck at home and feel a strong urge to decorate? Make your home come to life with stunning art prints – just as if you had hired a top designer.

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Living in lockdown - with teensHere are 20 things to do that might encourage your teenagers to get out of bed by midday – or at the very least by nightfall (fingers crossed).
Fun photography activitiesLooking for something different to do with the kids this half term? Surrey-based photographer Siân Tyrell has come up with these photography project ideas.
Get your family affairs in orderYou know - all those things you avoid because they're either too serious, too scarey or too boring. We chatted to experts at Age Space about getting organised and protecting your family in times of need.
Staying in: things to doThere are cultural delights galore this week from world-class theatre and film to virtual exhibition tours and concerts in your living room.
16 spring walks in SurreyIt's National Walking Month! What better way to celebrate than striking out on one of these lovely lockdown-friendly walks across Surrey.

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Eat View more
Speedy supper: tart

A super simple tart recipe that makes the most of seasonal ingredients and takes a mere 30 minutes? Count us in!
- Speedy supper: Peach and lentil salad with pork
  
  This peach and lentil salad with warm pork tenderloin is easy peasy to make, looks amazing and will impress even fussy young palates.
- Speedy supper: Turkey teriyaki stir-fry
  
  Looking for healthy dinner ideas - take inspiration from Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock for a meal that's quick, tasty and packed with protein.
- Speedy supper: Fish curry
  
  Desperately seeking dinner inspiration? We've got a 30 minute fab fish curry for you, courtesy of Tart London.
- Sweet treat: choc chip cookies
  
  It's hard to resist a cookie, and these from the head pastry chef at the Runnymede on Thames are soft, chewy and delicious.

Arts & Culture View more
20 rom-com classics even blokes will love

Looking for a date night movie? Suggesting a rom com to a man is like offering garlic bread to a vampire. But we’ve found 20 will-watch films to cosy up to.
- Best gardening books
  
  Fancy getting all green fingered in the garden but don't really know where to start? Here are 10 gardening books to help out.
- 24 throwback films to watch with your kids
  
  Time to stage an intervention! Sick of hearing your kids' shows on repeat? Free the remote from their clutches and settle in for a fabulously retro family film night.

Home View more
- Property flirt
  
  Need to escape your own home for a few minutes? Here, have a virtual meander around this lovely five bed family house for sale in Tandridge.
Wellbeing
- Positive lockdown vibes
  
  We've been chatting to Muddy Editors and readers and here are our 10 lockdown wins to remind you it's not all doom and gloom.
- How to stay healthy
  
  If your intake of booze and carbs have increased during quarantine, you're not alone. But it's time to take action! Nutrition and fitness expert Adele Smyth has this advice.

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
- Living in lockdown – with teens
  
  Here are 20 things to do that might encourage your teenagers to get out of bed by midday – or at the very least by nightfall (fingers crossed).
- Fun photography activities
  
  Looking for something different to do with the kids this half term? Surrey-based photographer Siân Tyrell has come up with these photography project ideas.

Fashion View more
Sunglasses: find your perfect pair

The weather’s perked up – time for new sunnies! We have you covered with our guide to the hottest frames to suit your face shape this summer. Just don’t sit on them.
Beauty
- Best hand creams
  
  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.
- 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...

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.

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

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.