Spotlight

My Favourite Places – Gyles BrandrethThe 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
Tissues at the ready - Adele's brand new single is out!Feeling emotionally stable? Not for long! The queen of breakup songs has released her first single in five years and it's a good'un. Watch the video here.
Autumn half term heroesHalf term in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is coming! This Autumn, get set for pumpkins, theatre and more spooky fun than you can shake a broom at...
Where are the Best Places to Live 2022?Our obsession with upping sticks and moving shows no sign of abating. Lucky then that for our new intake of Best Places to Live we've partnered with Strutt & Parker estate agents!
4 simple, stylish ways to revamp your home'Tis the season to make your house beautiful - so kickstart your dream project with our tips on what's trending right now, PLUS £500 to spend at the brilliant Brewers Decorator Centres

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.

Credit cards at the ready! Treat yourself to an Autumn update with these fun, practical and stylish home accessories from local sellers.

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

5 Best farm to table eateries

Grab a napkin! Dig into seriously good sustainable dishes at these fab Hampshire and Isle of Wight farm to table dining experiences
- Hampshire vineyards: Hattingley Valley
  
  Continuing our cellar door tour of Hampshire wineries (hic!), Muddy discovers some sparkling vintages at Hattingley Valley near Alresford.
- Review: The Purefoy Arms
  
  Suntrap garden, cosy interiors and the best pud in Hampshire? Add this gastro-gem in the hamlet of Preston Candover to your dining out bucket list, pronto.

7 unmissable things to watch on TV this week

Why scroll through the Radio Times when we know exactly what’s good this week? From Succession’s bold new series to a saucy dating / dancing reality mashup, here’s what to watch.
- Six things you’ll want to watch this week
  
  Roll up, roll up! It’s the cream of the TV crop. From THAT Netflix stalker show to star-studded fundraisers and spooky horror specials, we know exactly what to watch this week.
- City slickin’: what’s on in London this autumn
  
  London’s heading into the cooler months with a host of unmissable cultural highlights. Bag yourself the best tickets now with our guide to what’s worth seeing in the big smoke.

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

Italy, Mr Bond? 24 hours in Matera

Make mine a martini, shaken not stirred while we tell you our insider tips on how to best experience the coolest city you’ve probably never heard of.
- 65 paw-fect dog-friendly stays
  
  Have pooch, will travel? You betcha! Here are 65 stays across the Muddy counties that are all Fido-friendly, from stunning stately homes to rural cottage staycations.
- The Muddy insider guide to Norfolk
  
  Stunning beaches, beautiful broads and bijou boltholes plus a vibrant capital city – Norfolk is one of our favourite year-round staycation destinations. Ready to ‘Do Different’?

Raymond Blanc’s Ironbark Pumpkin Soup

Wondering what to do with those mountains of leftover pumpkin flesh? Ta da! Whip up this wickedly warming recipe, served up with a hunk of sourdough, it’s just what autumn ordered.
- Where are the Best Places to Live 2022?
  
  Our obsession with upping sticks and moving shows no sign of abating. Lucky then that for our new intake of Best Places to Live we’ve partnered with Strutt & Parker estate agents!
- Feel good home interiors updates
  
  From mood-boosting colours to opulent fabrics – Sarah Hind, Director at Starboard Home Interiors gives her top tips for a gorgeous room refresh
Wellbeing
- The Muddy guide to Hampshire and Isle of Wight weddings
  
  Bijou or bumper – weddings are on! Grab a notebook and take inspiration from these brilliant local wedding venues and businesses.
- Your health questions answered!
  
  Don’t understand why the weight won’t shift? Have a back that’s reminiscent of Quasimodo? Muddy puts your questions to Healthily’s chief medical officer, Professor Maureen Baker

Back in the office? We’re here to help!

Feeling unprepared to head back to the office after a year WFH? Muddy to the rescue with eight essential Do’s and Don’ts (and yes, you will have to change out of sweatpants).
Kids
- Autumn half term heroes
  
  Half term in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is coming! This Autumn, get set for pumpkins, theatre and more spooky fun than you can shake a broom at…
- Sherfield School, Hook
  
  A confident all-rounder and pastorally driven co-ed independent day and boarding school set in 76 acres of rural splendour.

A new leaf: your 10 autumn wardrobe essentials

Bright knits, checks, big handbags, even bigger boots. We’ve got your autumn/winter 2021 fashion fix sorted.
- Rent your clothes like Carrie!
  
  Ethical, eco and everywhere – with Carrie Symonds showing us how to work a sustainable wardrobe, here’s where you can rewear, repair and renew your clothes in style.
- Best swimwear for 2021
  
  Nothing says summer like new swimwear. Who cares if it’s the Med or the back garden, it’s time to splash out. Whether it’s eco, floral, striped, shaping, nautical or sporty, we’ve found your perfect bikini or swimsuit.
Beauty
- The best beauty advent calendars 2021
  
  The Liberty beauty advent calendar plus John Lewis and M&S versions have all just dropped… Snap ’em up now before they sell out (yes, really!).
- The great school run beauty glow-up
  
  Dropping the kids off at school and legging it? Muddy’s Robyn was! We tasked a local salon to give her a hair and beauty glow-up. Here’s how she got on…

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
  
  The Essex-based Irish funnyman’s heading to Eastleigh… Muddy caught up to chat jokes, famous friendships and not being a d**k before he hits town.
- Muddy talks parenting with Lorraine Candy
  
  “All teenage girls think their mums are a bit rubbish”. Journalist and mother of four Lorraine Candy talks parenting, moody teens and motherhood with Muddy.