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The urban guide to the countryside -

Hampshire

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

Gotta Have It

Good women of Hampshire unite. Does the man in your life need a wardrobe update? Then head to The Mantique; a haven for the modern gent who's past his student days but reluctant to dress like his dad.

Little Black Book

Don’t leave it to chance! Choose from our handpicked selection of the best businesses near you.

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What's On

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MON 14 AUG - FRI 18 AUG

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Eat Out View more

The Royal Exchange

A friendly inn serving proper pub nosh — the menu’s use of local, seasonal ingredients elevates it above the crowd.
- The Woolpack
  
  A rural Hampshire institution with a dose of eccentricity.
- Twisted Nose
  
  Artisan Gin, it's a thing. Introducing Hampshire's very own Twisted Nose.
- 7 English Wine Facts
  
  Château Walthamstow? Come on, it has a ring.
- Hants Food Fest
  
  A bacchanal to all things edible.

Travel View more

Asia Gardens

Namaste to The Orient in Spain.
- Spread Eagle
  
  Elizabeth I loved this cosy-chic hotel and spa. Here's why you will too.
- Couples only
  
  Looking to rekindle the fires? Stoke the iron of hot-rod passion? Er, get away from the kids.

Fashion View more

Sweaters with Edge

Wanna hold her, wanna hold her tight — teenage angst in finest merino.
- 4 High Street Come Back Kids
  
  Those shops you never bother with? Time to think again.
- Muy Clásico
  
  Searching for classic children's clothes? Make Spain your first port of call.

Beauty View more

- Face Matters
  
  Organic, natural, scientifically proven: all boxes ticked by Fenwicks facialist, Sally Curson.
- Summerdown Mint
  
  Hampshire's own clean beauty brand.

Arts & Culture View more

Peak Insta?

Less hottie, more hot mess? Worry not. See these funny — really, belly-ache funny — spoofs of those Insta-famous feeds that make us normal gals feel rhubarb about our bodies.
- Muddy Book Club: beach reads
  
  Sunglasses on, sunlounger primed — it's Muddy's best holiday reads.
- Fiddler On The Roof
  
  Chichester Festival Theatre's big summer production starring Omid Djalili.
- Express Muddy news
  
  Will you indulge us while we toot our horn? We'll make it snappy.
- Muddy Book Club: April
  
  Seeking literary inspiration? Muddy’s professional bookworm Kerry Potter is here to help...

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Home View more

- 5 Easy-Peasy Picnic Foods
  
  Soggy supermarket pork pies be-gone, homemade is where it's at.
- Speedy Suppers
  
  Thomasina Miers' fish tacos.
Wellbeing
- To Pamper
  
  To indulge with every attention, comfort and kindness.
- Muddy Walks
  
  The Mill Trail, Whitchurch

Work View more

Muddy Hants is Hiring

Based in Hampshire? Want to work for Muddy Stilettos, the biggest and most influential lifestyle blog in the UK, with editions in 16 counties and over 300,000 subscribers? You’re in the right place.
Kids
- Summer with Kids
  
  Still two weeks to go, at the end of your tether? Amber from Muddy Sussex has you covered.
- 10 Best Children’s Tomes
  
  Something for the mini-bookworms amongst us.

People View more

My Favourite Places

From a lady who knows her grapes: Wine Utopia’s Rachel Gibson.

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The Urban Guide to the Countryside - Hampshire