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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

Q&A with Gruffalo author Julia DonaldsonThe Sussex resident, starring in a show for half term, talks books, performing, fave local attractions and buying a post office
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.
Win afternoon tea for four at Leonardslee!Treat yourself and three others to a gorgeous mansion house tea combined with entry to the 240 acre lakes and gardens
Win Knockhatch Adventure park passes for four!We've a fantastic four annual passes to give away to Knockhatch Adventure Park at Hailsham just in time for the school hols in our latest Reader Treats
Chichester's bold new MacbethA glass stage, running witches and a fresh take on the lead roles - the exciting new CFT production of Macbeth has plenty of innovations

Fri 18 - Sun 20 Oct

Thurs 24 Oct - Fri 1 Nov

Oct 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.

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
- Insider Guide to the Isle of Wight
  
  This island may be small in stature but it's packed to the brim with great things to check out. Muddy's Hants and IOW editor Danielle gives us the lowdown.

Win 7 perfect pieces to ease you into Autumn

Muddy’s fashion fave hush has come up trumps yet again with its trans-seasonal collection – and we have 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
- Rainbow Jewellery
  
  Pride Season got you in rainbow mood? There are some fabulous multi-coloured gems out there to gift a loved one (or yourself)

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.
- Chichester’s bold new Macbeth
  
  A glass stage, running witches and a fresh take on the lead roles - the exciting new CFT production of Macbeth has plenty of innovations
- Behind the scenes at Strictly
  
  Strictly Come Dancing kicked off the 2019 series on Saturday - and Muddy was there to bask in all the star-studded and sequinned glory. Wanna know some Strictly secrets?
- Awesome Autumn culture planner
  
  It's all going on! Behold, your cheat-sheet to the season's best art, theatre, TV, books and film in the UK, as curated by Muddy's extremely cultural Kerry Potter.
- September’s best new reads
  
  Curl up into a comfy chair, pour a glass of wine, and dive into a new fab book with this month's hottest new reads from Muddy's pro bookworm Kerry Potter

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
- 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
- Your ultimate Autumn Walks guide
  
  Grab your kids, your besties, your dog and anyone else who is free to join you on our first Autumn Walks initiative with Joules - and win coats and wellies for the whole family!

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