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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

Live your bucket listPut together a bucket list of life-long dreams. And then actually start living. Here's some inspiration from lifestyle producer, Holly Patrick from heyyholly, to get you started.
The Hawthorns School, BletchingleyThis co-ed day school for children aged 2-13 is set in an idyllic location, bears more than a passing resemblance to Hogwarts and has a deserved reputation for its all-rounder offering. Impressive!
7 reasons kids should do martial artsOne of the most obvious reasons to get your child involved in martial arts is for the physical activity. But this sporting discipline also teaches valuable life lessons. Here's a taster.
This girl can!Juggling motherhood, jiggly bits and the barriers to exercising, This Girl Can is back with its brand new campaign and we love it!
What's on... this yearCrack out your calendar, folks (and maybe your credit card). Here are the hottest tickets for Surrey in 2020 - see you there!

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The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

The Bull Inn, Limpsfield

This community-owned 16th-century pub is the heart and soul of Limpsfield village life. And with great food, a friendly vibe and super-stylish interiors it’s one to add to your list.
- Cosy pubs for winter days
  
  Who doesn't love wrapping up warm, going for a wintery wander and then snuggling up in a cosy pub? Roaring fires, roast dinners and mulled wine galore - here are some of our favourites.
- Giggling Squid, Weybridge
  
  If you're looking for food that's fast, fresh and fragrant - it has to be the Giggling Squid for its fabulous Thai tapas. We tested their brand new restaurant in Weybridge.
- Gastro Heaven!
  
  30 of the best cookery courses across the Muddy counties to tantalise your tastebuds, and impress even the fussiest dinner guest.
- 15 festive feasts
  
  'Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry - and whether it's traditional festive fare or something more exotic like French or Japanese we've sussed the best places to go.

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.

Call me Cupid! 46 romantic stays across the Muddy counties

In the mood for love? Of course you are, pussy cat! Here, allow us to assist with the rumpy pumpy with 46 romantic boltholes 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.

Fitness fun

New year, new fitness routine? We’re with you! Here’s the Muddy edit of stylish sportswear that’ll have you in tip-top form in no time.
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.

January books

What kind of insaniac leaves the house in January? Retire to the sofa pronto and get stuck into one of Muddy’s enthralling new literary picks.
- Top culture picks 2020
  
  There's a ridiculous amount of amazing art, books, film, TV, music and theatre landing this year. Muddy picks out the best of the bunch.
- Review: Peter Pan goes Wrong
  
  The guys behind the celebrated The Play That Goes Wrong are back with this disaster-filled seasonal comedy.

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
- The Hawthorns School, Bletchingley
  
  This co-ed day school for children aged 2-13 is set in an idyllic location, bears more than a passing resemblance to Hogwarts and has a deserved reputation for its all-rounder offering. Impressive!
- Reigate St Mary’s
  
  This town centre school has a happy, warm and friendly feel at its core - but with the added bonus of excellent academic results. What's not to love?

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.