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I'm Debbie, editor of Muddy Sussex, 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.

The Crown Inn, Dial Post
Cosy surrounds and a show-stopping sharing pudding are among reasons to visit this unpretentious foodie pub
Brighton's Rock 'n' Roll hotelFrom silly to sexy, there's plenty of fun to be had at Brighton's unique Hotel Pelirocco
Northern Lights guaranteedAlways fancied aurora-chasing? Read how to up your chances of seeing something amazing
Goodwood's new vintage flying experienceGet a retro thrill for you or a loved one with a whirl in this special aircraft

Nov 9 - 11

8 - 16 Nov

November 2018

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

The Crown Inn, Dial Post

Cosy surrounds and a show-stopping sharing pudding are among reasons to make a visit to this unpretentious foodie pub
- In the know…
  
  Stay, eat, drink, get pampered... check out the exciting new goings on in Sussex on our radar
- Rathfinny’s new vineyard restaurant
  
  Enjoy fine seasonal food with a view (and perhaps Kevin the kestrel) at this new Sussex eatery
- The Curlew, Bodiam
  
  Muddy visits one of Sussex's best restaurants - a double Muddy Award finalist! - for a real foodie experience
- Dorset Arms, Withyham
  
  Find Winnie the Pooh connections on the doorstep and great home-reared food on your plate at this Ashdown Forest pub, renowned for its organic meat.

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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?
- Brighton’s Rock ‘n’ Roll hotel
  
  From silly to sexy, there's plenty of fun to be had at Brighton's unique Hotel Pelirocco
- Northern Lights guaranteed
  
  Always fancied aurora-chasing? Read how to up your chances of seeing something amazing

Gift guide for her

If you’re already getting rising panic at the thought of Xmas shopping, relax – here’s the first in our series of gift guides featuring great indie products from across the Muddy counties that you can snap up online
- Gotta Have It
  
  Some surprising women's fashion labels are turning out stylish trainers this season. Check out Muddy's pick of the bunch.
- Best boot forward
  
  Comfortable, waterproof and stylish too. These everyday boots will see you through Autumn to Spring

November’s best reads

It’s bloomin’ freezing out there so batten down the hatches, commandeer the sofa and get stuck into Muddy books editor Kerry Potter’s November picks.
- Evita on tour
  
  A dramatically staged Evita with a fantastic lead drops in at Brighton for one week only
- Blood Brothers visits Sussex
  
  One of the most diverse audiences I’ve been part of for a long time gave Blood Brothers...
- Rain Man on stage
  
  We’re going back to the 80s this week in Brighton with well-loved film Rain Man making...
- October’s best reads
  
  Clear space on your shelves and Kindle! Muddy's pro bookworm, Kerry Potter, has some literary inspiration for you.

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
- Stationery addict?
  
  I have a friend who is obsessed with stationery. Slip her some coloured paperclips and talk...
- Cool recycled bags
  
  These cool, durable messengers, duffels and backpacks from Brighton are made from truck tarpaulins and seat belts!
Kids
- Music for Aardvarks
  
  Music sessions for kids six months to five years that are actually fun for adults as well
- October Half Term in Sussex
  
  25+ things to do in during the holidays from crafts to comedy lessons and spooky Halloween fun

Horrible Histories talks to Muddy

The family favourite is back in Sussex. Muddy spoke to co-director Neal Foster about what grisly goings-on are in store
- My Favourite Places – Carole Manley
  
  The founder of charity-focused Brighton Sings shares finds in Hove and beyond that reflect her love of exploring
- My Favourite Places: Dog-friendly eateries
  
  Dr John Mason MBE is one of the founders of The South Downs Planetarium at Chichester, which...
- My favourite places: Republica’s Saffron Sprackling
  
  Republica frontwoman Saffron Sprackling, most famous for nineties hits Ready to Go and Drop...