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Chocolate making with Noble and StaceJoin a fun workshop to learn some tricks of the trade from West Sussex experts -
7 perfect days of summer - just add gin!Ableforth's Bathtub gin looks cool, tastes even better and will rev you up for a summer of fun. Here, win a case (yup, six bottles of it!) and find out for yourself. -
July NewsflashThe latest fun stuff on our radar from moon landing anniversary events to bar and attraction openings -
In all your FineryNeed a summer party frock? We can help with that! Cool London brand Finery majors in chic dresses and jumpsuits, and - guess what? - we have 10 x £500 worth of its goodies up for grabs. -
46 stunning pubs for summerFancy sipping a cold one in a pretty al fresco pub setting with friends or fam? Here are the best of the bunch across all the Muddy counties. Cheers!
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The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love
Noble and Stace
427 Marketing
Herstmonceux Castle
The Highdown, Goring-by-Sea
Binary Botanical
Weald & Downland Living Museum, Singleton
Creating Ceremony
Phileas Fogg's World of Adventures
The Old Market, Hove
Fontwell Park
Brighton Racecourse
Wingrove House
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46 stunning pubs for summer
Everyone knows that one of summer’s great pleasures is sipping a cold one in a pub garden. So here’s the best of the bunch across all the Muddy counties. Cheers!
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The 30 best local artisan gins
The 30 best artisan gins across the Muddy counties - rack them up, throw in some Juniper berries and rosemary, and let's get drinking!
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Summer newsflash
New days out, events, pop up food and wine happenings and visiting celebrities. It's all happening...
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The Highdown
This recently refurbished hotel combines formal and casual eating spots and charming secret gardens
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Fun Finder
Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.
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40 Quirky Stays for Summer
Fancy an escape that’s a leetle bit different? From yurts to lodges, shepherd’s huts to helicopters (not even joking!), the Muddy editors have pulled together the most charming, unusual escapes across 21 counties. Book in once you’ve taken your jaw off the floor.
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St Ives – the dreamiest staycation in the UK
As I was going to St Ives, I met a man with seven wives. OK, not really. What I did meet with though was a whole lot of FUN! Here's six reasons why you should take a trip to the Cornish coast this summer.
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A cool Cornish hotel – without the crowds
The Polurrian on the Lizard has had a style makeover - and then some. Fancy winning a 3 night £1800 stay at Cornwall's best kept secret?
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Days Out
Sussex bluebell walks
Here are some of the best bluebell walks in Sussex with ideas for pubs and more nearby
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Cottages
Family-friendly rentals
Need to reconnect with your fam? We’ve just the thing – 30 gorgeous self-catering cottages across the Muddy counties!
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Eat Out
10 Sussex supper clubs
Share tables, good food and conversation at Sussex supper clubs – many of which have fun themes
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Afternoon Tea
South Downs tea walk
Walk this circular route from Firle, near Lewes, taking in the Beacon and a lovely hidden tea garden
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Days Out
Brighton & Hove guide
Planning a day trip, or local but looking for new ideas? Check out this Muddy guide to Sussex’s city
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Days Out
Coastal cycle ride
Try this 12 mile run between Brighton and Worthing, through Lancing and Shoreham Harbour, with cafe pitstops
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In all your Finery
Need a summer party frock? This under-the-radar label majors in cool dresses and jumpsuits. We’ve got £500 worth of Finery goodies up for grabs for 10 lucky Muddy readers – that’s £5k worth of foxy fashion!
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First time fashion
Ready for an adventure? Us too! At Muddy we’ve committed to new experiences this summer (both cultural and clothes related, natch).
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Race Day Ready
For a day at the races, you'll want to look your most stylish. Make it to the winners' enclosure...
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Natural skincare + bio-active science = RESULTS
Two sisters, one multi-award winning beauty brand and - oh hello - 10 Balance Me bundles worth a total £1,200 to give away!
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Outdoor theatre in Sussex
There’s something magical about theatre alfresco. Here’s where you can make memories at open air shows in Sussex and nearby this summer.
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Buy Don Juan, Get Don Juan free!
This flirty retelling of the story of the famous heartbreaker is part play, part party - bag your half price tickets now to join the fun
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The books you MUST read this summer
June's best new books are a corking bunch, including Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert's new novel. Check out Kerry Potter's reviews
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Shift – contemporary acrobatics
Amazing feats from the Barely Methodical Troupe at The Old Market, Hove until 2 June.
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Chocolate making with Noble and Stace
Join a fun workshop to learn some tricks of the trade from West Sussex experts
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Binary Botanical
So you're looking for a cool summer drink that's easy on the calories and won't have you squiffy on the second glass? Hello Binary Botanical.
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Mud Monsters fun runs
Get your muddy kicks on these fun Sussex obstacle course runs - we've a pair of tickets up for grabs!
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Books for back to work blues
Summer hols over and you’re sitting at your desk dreaming of greener grass? We’re here to help with five ace new self-help books
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Outdoor theatre in Sussex
There's something magical about theatre alfresco. Here's where you can make memories at open air shows in Sussex and nearby this summer.
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What’s On for Half Term in Sussex
25 + Things to Do across Sussex over Half Term featuring aliens, pirates, princesses, Romans, pop divas and more
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All About Gok
The fashion guru hits the decks at Lingfield Park Racecourse later this month, as well as presenting the Best Dressed award to the most stylish lady of the day. Here’s 10 things you may not have known about Gok…
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Muddy Meets Shappi
Shappi Khorsandi on her Skittish Warrior tour, how NOT to be funny and why you should do things that scare you (hell yeah!)
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The Guilty Feminist hits Brighton
Love the podcast? Good news - its creator is coming to Sussex. We grabbed talented comedian Deborah Francis-White for a chinwag.
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Celebrating celebrants
Just what does a celebrant do? Muddy spoke to a Sussex ceremony star all about the special occasions she's helped create
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Meet the party tent queen!
Award-winning wedding and party expert Katherine Hudson talks to Muddy about her unique, Indian-made marquees, celebrity clients and sending people back to their childhoods
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