Spotlight

Snowdrop walks on Hampshire & the IslandThey're coming out! The loveliest places to catch winter snowdrops in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight over the next few weeks.
Muddy eats: The Filly Inn, BrockenhurstTo the New Forest! Cosy rooms, hearty dishes and stunning walks right on the doorstep - pull up a chair and join us at the £1m newly refurbed Filly Inn...
Local arts and culture planner 2022Get ahead with gig dates and theatre bookings with your 2022 must-see arts and culture planner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
5 hottest interiors trends for 2022January means spending a lot of time hunkering down at home and with all that hunkering comes some hankering – and this month, we're after a little interiors update. Here's what's hot for 2022.
Skin deep - 5 Fabulous local facialsWinter skin blues? We hear you! Give yourself a beauty boost with these pore-perfecting facials at Hampshire beauty salons.

Well, hello!

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

Ooooh, something smells lovely! These clever candle subscriptions make a thoughtful winter gift (even if it's for yourself - shhhhh, we won't tell).

Fancy doing something fun? Er, always! Read on for our curated picks of the best things happening near you right now

Top Gastropubs 2022 revealed

The Oscars of the pub world have been announced. Hungry? Find out which of our Hampshire locals made the cut.
- Muddy eats: The Filly Inn, Brockenhurst
  
  To the New Forest! Cosy rooms, hearty dishes and stunning walks right on the doorstep – pull up a chair and join us at the £1m newly refurbed Filly Inn…
- Yes, Vegan! 5 marvellous meat-free menus
  
  Searching for sustainable sustenance? We’ve got you covered with these great vegan eateries around Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Culture’s calling! What to see in London in 2022

Thrilling theatre, exhilarating art, fantastic festivals – these are the tickets you need to book now. Settle in for a capital city culture hitlist, and a jam-packed 2022.
- The 7 best things to watch on TV this week
  
  From the winner of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival to Stanley Tucci’s new series about the legal fallout of sunken gold, we’ve got a stonking good line-up of shiny TV to watch this week.
- Local arts and culture planner 2022
  
  Get ahead with gig dates and theatre bookings with your 2022 must-see arts and culture planner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

Want to support local? Our curated pick of the most creative, unique and brilliant businesses near you.

Hotting up! Best new hotels for 2022

Introducing the hottest new hotel openings around the world. Warning: contains images of sexy bedrooms, turquoise seas and infinity pools.
- Green for go! 10 sustainable holidays
  
  Want to do your bit for the environment while enjoying your hols? Check out these eco-friendly hot spots which are clean, green and keen on a bit of luxury too.
- The must-read Muddy skiing guide
  
  Want to book a ski holiday this year but not sure where to go? Snow problem! Whether you’re a family with beginners, hitting the après ski with friends or want an extreme mountain peak adventure, read on.

Property flirt! A Grade II-listed townhouse

How’s this for a High Street special? Come take a tour of this historic 4-bed end of terrace property in picture-perfect Odiham – then guess the price!
- House swap – what will £850k get you?
  
  Considering a move or just need a bit of escapism from the same four walls? We’ve popped £850k in the fantasy property pot, but what does that buy you across the Muddy counties?
- 5 hottest interiors trends for 2022
  
  January means spending a lot of time hunkering down at home and with all that hunkering comes some hankering – and this month, we’re after a little interiors update. Here’s what’s hot for 2022.
Wellbeing
- Snowdrop walks on Hampshire & the Island
  
  Roll out the white carpet. The loveliest places to catch winter snowdrops around Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
- 6 of the best… candle subscriptions
  
  Ooooh, something smells lovely! These clever candle subscriptions make a thoughtful winter gift (even if it’s for yourself – shhhhh, we won’t tell).

New year, new career – time to strike out with a franchise?

Flexibility, family-friendly hours and a ready-made brand make franchising an attractive option – but always read the small print, warns a local legal expert.
Kids
- Walhampton School
  
  Muddy says: This leafy pre- and prep has a strong academic record, lots of wonderfully quirky features and even its very own sailing lake.
- Spring Term open days roundup
  
  Hampshire schools searching? Here’s some of the best local schools with open days this Spring Term. Form an orderly line, please…

Witness the fitness! Best sportswear to buy now

There’s loads of gorgeous new sportswear in the shops and online at the moment. Hop, skip and jump this way for the Muddy edit.
- Where to rent, repair and sell gorgeous designer clothes
  
  Madonna’s cone bra is now available to rent! It’s ethical, eco and everywhere… here’s where you can rent, repair and sell-on stylish clothes, from Christmas party outfits to eye-catching clutch bags
- Stylish sustainable fashion
  
  Eco-conscious clothes and accessories that don’t cost the earth? Here’s our pick of Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s most sustainable fashion makers and sellers
Beauty
- Skin deep – 5 Fabulous local facials
  
  Winter skin blues? Give yourself a beauty boost with these pore-perfecting facial treatments at Hampshire beauty salons.
- Hair transformation: mumsy mane, begone!
  
  Stuck in a hair rut? See Muddy Berkshire editor Rachel’s chic style update here – the third video in our series with the fabulous Haringtons salons

Foodie green queen, Romilla Arber

Deliciously sustainable: food writer and Honesty Group founder Romilla Arber tells us all about her mission to be green.
- My Favourite Places – Gyles Brandreth
  
  The author and TV personality takes us on a literary tour of his favourite Hampshire places and reminisces about childhood holidays on the Isle of Wight
- Muddy meets: Ed Byrne
  
  Muddy caught up with the Essex-based Irish funnyman to chat jokes, family, famous friendships and not being a d**k.