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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

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

The best pantos and festive showsReady or not, here come the pantos! Dig out your stripy tights, winkle pickers, false lashes and corsetry, and book in for one of our panto or Christmas production picks in Surrey and beyond.
Muddy 💕 hearts 💕 Harvey Nicks!Harvey Nichols has come up trumps this season. Here's my Top 10 wishlist - all of which is currently a bargainous 15% or 30% off. Come on, let's go shopping!
26 Christmas wreath workshops in SurreyDeck your door with boughs of holly! These local festive craft classes are hugely popular so, quick, book now!
Your #Joulesautumnwalks photosDid yours make the cut?
The magic of ChristmasFancy a visit to Santa's workshop, without the long trip to the North Pole? Well, you're in luck because he's coming to Surrey - lean in close and I'll tell you all about this brilliant 2.5 hour immersive and magical festive experience.

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The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Wines by the glass

No need to travel to London to find a restaurant where you can order high-end wines by the glass. The White Horse pub in Hascombe offers the entire drinks list by the glass – which makes the wine cellar super accessible and very inviting.
- Pizza and Prosecco party
  
  Gather your gal pals for an all-you-can-scoff Pizza and Prosecco Brunch at the Rose and Crown Bar in Godalming. Let the fun begin.
- Cento Uno
  
  From the couple behind the successful neighbourhood restaurants Number 97 in Surbiton and One One Four in Teddington comes Surbiton's newest most eclectic pizzeria, Cento Uno. Buon Appetito!
- Twinkle twinkle Michelin stars
  
  It’s the gong all chefs want, so whose wish upon a Michelin star came true in Surrey this year? Let's meet our culinary giants.
- Pubs with autumn walks
  
  Get a blast of fresh air, take in the autumn prettiness then cosy up in a pub. Here's our pick of the best 15 in Surrey.

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.

The 37 coolest party palaces

Got a big birthday celebration looming? Or fancy a weekend away with your squad? We’ve sniffed out the 37 dreamiest party palaces across the land, available for exclusive hire. Grab your gang and let’s go!
- Muddy reviews: Fowey Hall, Cornwall
  
  Muddy's Kerry Potter headed to this stunning Cornish corker (and inspo for Toad Hall in The Wind In The Willows) for a weekender with her brood. Here's the brand new Muddy verdict.
- Insider’s Guide to Godalming
  
  This historic little market town by the River Wey is quintessentially British with its pretty lanes, charming cottages and quaint Shakespearean vibe.

Muddy 💕 hearts 💕 Harvey Nicks!

Harvey Nichols has certainly come up trumps this season. Here’s my wishlist – all of which is currently a bargainous 15 or 30 percent off. Come on, let’s go shopping!
Beauty
- Bliss out at this brand new spa
  
  It's a tough job but someone's got to do it. A blissed-out Muddy reviews a brand new Mayflower Spa in Dorking.
- Mayflower Spa
  
  Luxury Mayflower Spa in Dorking opens its doors for the first time next week! Here are 6 reasons why you should put it to the top of your beauty wish list.

Top (coffee) table tomes

Clear space on your coffee table! Muddy has 10 sexy, shiny visual feasts for your delectation.
- Christmas rapping
  
  Watch out John Lewis! IKEA's and M&S's Christmas adverts are bonkers and brilliant! Watch, laugh and tell us your favourite.
- What’s on our October book list?
  
  Muddy has glorious celeb gossip, literary big-hitters and a must-read on relationships this month. Read all about our October picks.

Make your job work for you

Rolling into work every day, but not really feeling it? We hear you. Here’s some food for thought from the autumn’s hottest self-help book by ex Elle journalist turned author Lotte Jeffs.
Kids
- Is this the most fang-tastic Halloween fest in Surrey?
  
  According to our 3 and 4 year old reviewers, er, YES! Here's what to expect if you rock along to Wiglet's Great Spook-er-ree at Godstone Farm.
- Banstead Prep School, Banstead
  
  For first-class facilities and a great all-rounder education, Banstead Prep School is a great option for boys and girls.

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.