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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

Making plans? Find your perfect Pub, Inn, Hotel, Café, Restaurant or Bar across the Muddy counties.

Fri 19 - Sun 21 Apr

Mon 15 - Sun 21 Apr

APRIL 19

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.

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- 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!

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!

New Year, New Biz

Thinking about starting your own business but don’t know where to begin? We’ve put together top tips and tricks to become a budding entrepreneur.
Kids
- Meoncross School, Stubbington
  
  Muddy says: This independent co-ed for ages 2.5 - 16, is situated just outside of Fareham and...
- West Hill Park School, Fareham
  
  A happy, romping countryside prep, where the carrot very much overrides the stick and the focus is on letting children develop in a kind, secure environment.

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!
- My Favourite Places with Michael Turner
  
  An aficionado of stainless steel, Hampshire artist Michael Turner shares with Muddy his absolute top spots around the county.