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What's on in Surrey this weekWe're on the home straight now for Lockdown 2.0, but if you're looking for things to entertain this week - try this lot on for size.
15 places to go in Surrey during lockdownWe’ve been locked down during a dark, dank month and yet we still need to get outside for some fresh air and exercise. Enter stage left with Muddy wellies, our pick of the 15 finest family days out throughout Surrey.
Plan your next holidayThere's nothing quite like an enforced lockdown to make feet itchy and the desire to travel even greater. But is it a good idea? We asked travel expert Emily McCormick.
Christmas at Yvonne Arnaud TheatreChristmas is not cancelled and the show will go on. Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford is bringing a big dose of festive cheer to the stage with it's production of The Snow Queen. Be quick though, tickets are selling fast.
Superflashy newsflashPiping hot news coming atcha! This month: cool new foodie openings, Sir Richard Branson's childhood Surrey home up for sale, and where The Crown was filmed in Surrey.

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Review: The Old Bank, Westerham

The Old Bank is cooking up a storm in the picturesque village of Westerham with fine dining and cocktails in uber-stylish surroundings.
- 40 of the best indie coffee roasters
  
  Can't function without your morning brew? Try one of these delicious artisan blends from indie coffee roasters to kickstart your day.
- Review: Voilà at Home from The Sun Inn, Chobham
  
  Whether it's dinner for two or a dinner party for six, we've discovered Voilà at Home a new service that brings fine dining to your table. Nina Hytner samples the goodies.
- Review: The Grape Variety wine bar in Chipstead
  
  There are many great reasons to love The Grape Variety, a cool urbane wine bar in Chipstead, and they all start and end with wine.
- Fizz Friday: A dream night in
  
  Staying in is the new going out. And when a virtual Prosecco tasting is beamed straight into your living room - it becomes the perfect night in writes Nina Hytner.

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What’s on TV: this week’s home entertainment

Bored? Not any more! Here are our top picks for new TV shows and films hitting the small screen this week. Popcorn at the ready…
- The best Christmas ads this year
  
  The Christmas countdown has begun and the festive ads are landing. And as you'd expect they're laden with fun and feel-good vibes - just what we need this year.
- Boo! 17 Halloween films for kids
  
  Halloween films that will scare not scar your kids for life, including brand new release The Witches, starring Anne Hathaway – available to stream right now.

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- Make these: Spiced Christmas biscuits
  
  Christmas is just around the corner and we’re being urged to stay at home. It’s the perfect time to bake up a storm! Try these spiced Christmas biscuits from Surrey chef Laura Scott.
Wellbeing
- How to get better sleep
  
  So you've downed a chamomile tea and ignored your phone but still can't get to sleep. Sound familiar? Read on for our guide to getting some Z's during lockdown.
- Lockdown anxiety: 7 smart ways to keep it in check
  
  Lockdown is back and with it, hours and hours to listen to the rising panic in our heads. Don’t fancy that much? Nor us, so read on for seven ways to tackle the tension.

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Plan your next holiday

There’s nothing quite like an enforced lockdown to make feet itchy and the desire to travel even greater. But is it a good idea? We asked travel expert Emily McCormick.
- Holiday in the hills: Muddy reviews Barnett Hill
  
  As holidays abroad are seemingly off the agenda - a staycation has never looked so good. And this country house hotel in the gorgeous Surrey Hills is the perfect getaway for couples and families.
- Arboretums and autumn gardens in Surrey
  
  All change! The trees are turning from green to gorgeous red-brick, crimson and gold - and the best places to see them are these beautiful local arboretums and gardens.

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Ready, steady… SHOP INDIE!

You want to ‘shop small’ but lockdown is making it tricky. Not on my watch! Our latest launch, The Indie Store, is all about supporting brilliant local retail, and here’s how you can help too.
Kids
- King Edward’s Witley, near Godalming
  
  Looking for a boarding school with bags of history, a beautiful campus, solid all-rounder offering and a super strong sense of community? King Edward's Witley is the full package. Diversity and inclusion are high on the agenda here too.
- Surbiton High Boys’ Prep School, Surbiton
  
  This day school for boys aged 4-11 set across two sites in leafy Surbiton makes up for its small size with a sizeable focus on pastoral care and individual learning - to great effect.

Fashion View more
The Morphbag by GSK

Stylish, sustainable and super luxe, this gorgeous range of vegan handbags are as practical as they are lovely.
Beauty
- How to give yourself a DIY facial at home
  
  With salons closed until December, we're retreating to our own bathrooms for a stress-busting DIY facial treatment. Fluffy white robe and cucumber slices optional.
- New nail polish colours for autumn
  
  Ditch the neon brights and pretty pastels and get dark and daring for the change in season. Here are the brand new nail polishes we'll be picking up for our at-home mani.

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Muddy meets the queen bee at Gail’s Bakery

Marta Pogroszewska, MD at GAIL’s Bakery talks Tunsgate, tahini cake and turbo-charged New York City ahead of the opening of their Guildford bakery on Thursday.
- Muddy meets Lizzie Liebenhals
  
  For the crème de la crème of party planners, it has to be Lizzie Liebenhals. Muddy snatched five minutes to pick the brains of this Surrey party queen.
- Muddy meets Wonderbird Debbie Arnold
  
  Actress Debbie Arnold - who is now starring in her own new online show Wonderbirds - shares her favourite hidden gems in Surrey and beyond.