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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

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

15 Xmas wreath workshopsNowadays there are more Xmas wreath workshops than you can shake a leafy stick at. Here are some of the choices across Sussex
November newsflashAn update on new openings and other cool stuff on our Sussex radar for culture vultures, foodies and anyone who likes to make good use of their free time.
20+ Firework displays in Sussex 2019Ka-boom! Celebrate bonfire night and beyond across Sussex with our round-up of some of the most popular events throughout November
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.
Four awesome autumn walks!Grab your friends or family and try our pick of the prettiest walks in Sussex - all with pubs nearby for that all-important pit stop.

Fri 8 - Sun 10 Nov

Thurs 7 - Fri 15 Nov

Nov 2019

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Cool coastal seafood at Crabshack

This family-run restaurant 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
- Coppa Club, Brighton
  
  Large and loungey, Coppa Club has landed in Brighton. Make a dinner date or linger in an armchair over a coffee, cocktail or light bites
- Perfect Picnics
  
  Get inspiration for eating alfresco with our suggestions for local posh picnic-worthy food and drink, plus events coming up
- Coach & Horses, Danehill
  
  Summer or winter, with or without kids, this pub is a great all-rounder, with big gardens and excellent food.

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.

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!
- Muddy reviews: Fowey Hall, Cornwall
  
  Muddy's Kerry Potter headed to this stunning Cornish corker (and inspo for Toad Hall in The Wind In The Willows) for a weekender with her brood. Here's the brand new Muddy verdict.
- Hidden gem – Denmans Garden
  
  Looking for top tea and cake or garden inspo? You'll find both at this boutique oasis at Fontwell

Ready to wrap up?

Brrrrrrr! It’s got a bit chilly hasn’t it? Come warm yourself with these 10 stylish woolies and coats from the ever-brilliant hush, starting with this elegant ribbed, frill-necked beauty.
- Win 7 perfect pieces to ease you into Autumn
  
  Muddy's fashion fave hush has triumphed with its new trans-seasonal collection - and we have five - yes FIVE! - sets of our fashion edit to give away, worth over £3500. *This giveaway is now closed*
- Fabulous festival fashion
  
  Eye popping Indonesian-style Dutch wax batik dresses, shoes, hats, cushions – and brollies – to get you in the festival mood

10 dreamy coffee table books

Clear space on your coffee table! Muddy’s books editor Kerry Potter has 10 sexy, shiny visual feasts for your delectation.
- New Sussex mini plays
  
  Catch prize winning new writing in one touring show
- Immersive woodland folk music
  
  Catch this folk gig with a difference both about and set in woodland
- Best new Oct reads
  
  Muddy's bookworm Kerry Potter has glorious celeb gossip, literary big-hitters and a must-read on relationships this month. Read all about her October picks.
- Tom Gates on stage
  
  Part play, part living cartoon, part gig, Tom Gates live - in Brighton Wed 2 - Sat 5 Oct - stays pleasingly close to Liz Pichon's best-selling books.

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.
Kids
- 20+ Firework displays in Sussex 2019
  
  Ka-boom! Celebrate bonfire night and beyond across Sussex with our round-up of some of the most popular events
- What’s On in Sussex for Oct Half Term
  
  30 things to do across Sussex for half term from shows to science experiments, crafts to creepy Halloween scares

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