The urban guide to the countryside -

Well, hello!

I'm Amber, editor of Muddy Surrey, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

Gotta Have It

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

Panto and festive playsIt's what you've all been waiting for. Oh no it isn't! Oh yes it is! Oh no.... OK, enough! Here are 22 of the perkiest pantos and fab festive plays in Surrey and beyond.
Sherry baby! It's backIf you think sherry is just that unfashionable fortified wine drunk by grannies at Christmas, think again. It's making a major comeback. And here's why.
Festive feastsThe festive season means we're dining out loads with friends and family. And whether you're looking to indulge in fantastic French food or Surrey's best curry - we know just the place.
Get the glowLoved by celebrities, the COMCIT H20 Glow facial is getting a lot of attention. And why not. Non invasive and with no downtime, it's a brilliant alternative to fillers and injectables.
Superflashy newsflash!Want the hot goss? Muddy Stilettos has sniffed out the latest happenings in our ‘hood and we’re shouting it from the rooftops. Loudmouth moi?
Eat green and save the planetWant to eat better and cut your carbon footprint? Here are five reasons to eat organic food.

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The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

The Mulberry Inn

Big flavours and a big friendly welcome is the order of the day at this newly zhushed up Surrey country pub owned by Chris Evans.
- 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...
- Epsom Supper Club
  
  If you're bored of your local gastropub, book for this super-cool supper club in Epsom. But be quick - it sells out quick.
- Members only
  
  Soho House, The Groucho Club, Annabel's. Pah. Who needs to head to London when there's a perfectly suave private members' club in Surrey.
- Sands at Bleak House
  
  Fabulous food, an extensive drinks menu and a 30 second stagger to bed - there's nothing bleak about this chic boutique hotel.

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Fancy a weekend away in Kent?

Course you do! We’ve teamed up with Southeastern to give you the lowdown on the Garden of England’s hidden gems. PLUS we’re giving away a luxe weekend stay there worth £500! Aren’t we nice?
- Eyes to the skies
  
  Get a retro thrill for you or a loved one with a whirl in this special aircraft at the Goodwood estate.
- Winter boltholes
  
  Pack that overnighter and give yourself the break you deserve, with 37 curated cosy breaks across the Muddy counties.

Best winter coats

Solve your winter warmth woes with these coats for women – handpicked by Muddy’s favourite boutique owners and stylists to keep you gorgeously geared for those chilly days ahead.
Beauty
- The eyes have it
  
  Semi-permanent makeup is here to stay. But what exactly is it? And more importantly, does it hurt? Here's what happened when I submitted to the needle.
- Skin therapy
  
  Fancy taking ten years off your face? Er, yes please. Well I reckon I may have found just the person to do it. Follow me.

West End Christmas

Shows, panto, ballet, musicals, even a bit of puppetry … check out our pick of the West End this holiday season.
- The new John Lewis Xmas ad
  
  It's here! The John Lewis Christmas ad has launched with the Rocket Man as its secret weapon for 2018 - but has it hit orbit or crash landed? You decide!
- The Railway Children
  
  If this heartfelt and moving adaptation of Edith Nesbit's classic children's story doesn't have you weeping into hanky by the end I don't know what will.

Co-working: 5 reasons to do it

Are you tired of working from home? Sick of setting up in coffee shops? Maybe you’re over the rigidity of long-term office leases? Then it’s time to consider co-working.
Kids
- Downsend School, Leatherhead
  
  Downsend School is a selective independent co-ed prep school in Leatherhead with a strong academic offering and a thriving sense of community.
- Building a confident future
  
  Deciding to send a child to nursery can be a difficult choice for parents, particularly if childcare is not an issue. But at Cranmore School they're all for it, and here's why...

Hello boys!

Now on its second tour of the UK after a nine-year run in the West End, Jersey Boys remains a red-hot ticket. After a week in Woking we caught up with the boys.
- Muddy’s in the glossies
  
  Check out Muddy Stilettos over SIX pages in the brilliant Psychologies magazine
- Muddy meets Heather Dougherty
  
  Which wines do the connoisseurs drink? We collared wine expert Heather Dougherty and asked her all those questions you've always wanted answers to.