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

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'Forest bathing' at NymansHeard about the Japanese wellness concept of Forest Bathing? You can try led and self guided sessions At Nymans this spring
Water-free eco car washingNew eco-friendly valet service Carhop can wash your motor without using water - sounds nuts? Turns out that's what's involved...
Win £2000 to kickstart your business dreamsHave a brilliant business that needs a helping hand? We’ve teamed up with business banking alternative, Tide, to offer a whopping two grand (yes, you read it right) to give you the boost you need. Win it here.
Is this the most elegant B&B in Sussex?A top notch dinner and a secluded pool are among surprises at this antique-filled hideaway near Glyndebourne
Zog live on stage Q&AFind out more about the puppetry, live action and musical show Zog, swooping into Sussex in Feb

Fri 24 Jan - Sun 26 Jan

Thurs 23 - Fri 31

Jan 2020

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Chichester Harbour Hotel – The Ship

Good value set menus and a Burns Night event coming up make this a great place to beat the January blues. You can even chose veganuary dishes
- Gastro Heaven!
  
  30 of the best cookery courses across the Muddy counties to tantalise your tastebuds, and impress even the fussiest dinner guest.
- Igloo dining pods come to Brighton!
  
  Cosy up for winter wonderland dates and parties in Coppa Club's trio of pop-up pods in The Lanes.
- Cool coastal seafood
  
  Family-run restaurant Crabshack near Worthing Pier is a great spot summer or winter, serving up quality seafood on a wooden deck or in a cosy cabin-like interior.
- Great Sussex Roasts
  
  From their own organic farms to cosy surrounds or special menus, these pubs and restaurants stand out for a Sunday roast

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.

Is this the most elegant B&B in Sussex?

A top notch dinner and a secluded pool are among surprises at this antique-filled hideaway
- 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!

Dotty about polka dots!

We’re going dotty over the return of an old favourite print – welcome back, polka dot!
- How to do sofa chic
  
  Never mind all the parties, the thing we're most looking forward to this Christmas is hunkering down at home. Here's what we'll be wearing - just accessorise with a book and mince pie.
- Shake up your style
  
  Throw out the rule book, become a fashion rebel and ring the changes this festive season - voilà, our top style tips for rebooting your wardrobe.

This month’s best new reads

What kind of insaniac leaves the house in January? Retire to the sofa pronto and get stuck into one of pro bookworm Kerry Potter’s enthralling new literary picks.
- Book now! 2020 cultural picks
  
  There's a ridiculous amount of amazing art, books, film, TV, music and theatre landing this year. Here's the best of the bunch.
- Roots review
  
  Weird and whimsical animation meets live action in this collection of international folk tales
- Peter Pan at Horsham
  
  Catch the panto fun at The Capitol into the first week of January
- Sussex Christmas & NY shows 2019-20
  
  It's panto season (oh yes it is...) and there are plenty of other festive options besides with ballet, musicals, circus, drag and more

Win £2000 to kickstart your business dreams

Have a brilliant business that needs a helping hand? We’ve teamed up with business banking alternative, Tide, to offer a whopping two grand (yes, you read it right) to give you the boost you need. Win it here.
- Making work work for you
  
  Back at your desk after summer fun and 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.
- Books for back to work blues
  
  Summer hols over? We're here to help with five new work-related self-help books
Kids
- Win 4 x tickets to Fishers Adventure Farm Park!
  
  There's plenty of action indoors and out at this school holidays saviour, from rides to soft play, magic to animal meet and greets
- Our Lady of Sion School, Worthing
  
  Muddy says: An outward-looking school in the heart of Worthing with good community links, a particular strength for science and competitive fees.

Q&A with Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson

The Sussex resident, starring in a show for half term, talks books, performing, fave local attractions and buying a post office
- All About Gok
  
  The fashion guru hits the decks at Lingfield Park Racecourse later this month, as well as presenting a Best Dressed award. Here's 10 things you may not have known about Gok...
- 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!)
- 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.
- Celebrating celebrants
  
  Just what does a celebrant do? Muddy spoke to a Sussex ceremony star all about the special occasions she's helped create