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I'm Danielle, editor of Muddy Hampshire & Isle of Wight, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

Gotta Have It

18 Brilliant Beachside EatsSunny days are a-coming! Make the most of that summer sun with our picks of the best beachside eats in Hants, IoW and slightly beyond.
Wedding Guide: Part OneDon't book anything until you've read this! Introducing the first part of the Muddy mega marriage guide with more brilliant local venues and suppliers than you can shake a bouquet at.
REVIEW: Jewellery Moves Ring WorkshopShiny shiny! We crafted and created some beautiful silver rings under the expert guidance of Fiona Dowling from Jewellery Moves.
The Wellington Arms, Stratfield TurgisMuddy heads to the Hampshire/Berkshire border for a country pub stay - with a modern twist.

Fri 24 - Sun 26 May

Mon 20 - Sun 26 May

May 2019

The latest handpicked businesses we think you’ll love

Bistro du Vin, Winchester

Ooh la la! The Bistro du Vin, Winchester serves up très bon French fare in a relaxed Anglo-Gallic ambience.
- All Aboard!
  
  Tickets, please! We nipped to Off The rails on the IoW to confirm its First Class foodie credentials.
- Spring Supper Clubs
  
  If you fancy something a little different from your local gastro-pub then take a peek at these awesome supper clubs popping up over Hants and IoW this spring.
- The Cliff House, Barton on Sea
  
  The type of spot where you go for lunch and find yourself at 9pm, glass of wine in hand, The Cliff House in Barton on Sea is the perfect place to while away a day.
- Super perfecto
  
  Is it the New Forest or Little Italy? Ray's Italian Kitchen in Milford-on-Sea is bringing a bit of Med living to the south coast. We sent Robyn to check it out.

Our honest reviews of the UK’s best schools

For the best things happening in Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Our curated A-Z of the grooviest local businesses

Do you live in the best place in Britain?

A new survey of the UK’s loveliest locales sees Hampshire trending. But you knew that already right? So does your neighbourhood make the list?
- Rub-A-Dub-Dub
  
  Always up for an adventure, we tasked Muddy's Robyn to test drive one of these retro beauties from New Forest Safari Campers. Groovy baby!
- Enchanted Manor, Niton
  
  Romantic, quirky and definitely one-of-a-kind. Muddy checks out the famous Enchanted Manor in Niton on the Isle of Wight.

Spring’s Top Trainers

Kick off spring in style with a pair of super-cool new season trainers. Here are our 9 faves – plus how to wear them when you’re not heading to the gym.
- New season fashion – a bluffer’s guide
  
  Spring is coming but what to wear? Here are the key six trends that'll give your wardrobe an easy-peasy update.
- Hey Sexy Pants!
  
  With Valentine's Day imminent, we hunted down the sexiest, slinkiest new lingerie around. Bridget Jones enormo-pants, be gone!

Everyone’s talking about… The Guilty Feminist

Love the podcast? Good news – its creator is coming to a theatre near you this spring. We grabbed super-talented comedian Deborah Francis-White for a chinwag.
- April’s Best New Books
  
  Quick, spring-clean your bedside table or Kindle to make room for Muddy books editor's Kerry Potter's awesome April picks.
- Need a new book?
  
  You're in the right place - Muddy's pro-bookworm Kerry Potter has picked this month's seven sexiest reads.
- 20 festivals in Hants, IoW and beyond – book now
  
  The sun is out, you're dancing in wellies and can't find your tent. It can only mean one thing - festival season!
- Feb’s best new books
  
  It was still the dog days of winter last time I checked so there's only one thing for it - let's hunker down with a compelling new book.

Sexy Stationery

Stationery is one of my specialist subjects. And – whoop! – it’s National Stationery Week. Check out this sexy lot. Hubba bubba!
Kids
- Highfield and Brookham Schools, Liphook
  
  Muddy says: This pre-prep and prep school offers a whopping 175 acres of space for kids to run around in while they excel academically.
- Meoncross School, Stubbington
  
  Muddy says: This independent co-ed for ages 2.5 - 16, is situated just outside of Fareham and...

Muddy meets Terry

Eighties skankers The Specials are back with a fab new album and a headline slot at Cornbury festival. We nabbed Terry Hall to talk shopping, selfies and his career as a barber.
- Muddy Meets Liz Earle
  
  Born and raised in Hampshire, Liz Earle is famous for her quest to improve health and wellbeing. Muddy caught up with her for some top lifestyle tips.
- No, Tom, Nooooo!
  
  Is this the most excruciatingly cringey celebrity advert ever? Quite possibly Mr Hiddleston, quite possibly!