Local Producers
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13 lovely local vineyards to visit
Sunshine, glorious countryside and home-grown tipples – now that’s what we call a Muddy outing! Taste and explore at these brilliant vineyards around Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex and Kent.
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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
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Hampshire vineyards: Hattingley Valley
Continuing our cellar door tour of Hampshire wineries (hic!), Muddy discovers some sparkling vintages at Hattingley Valley near Alresford.
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6 of the best places for PYO in Hampshire
Super-juicy strawberries and tasty veg fresh from the field? Don’t mind if we do. Grab your straw hat and wicker basket: it's time to pick your own.
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Hampshire vineyards: Exton Park
In this new series, we head for the cellar door of the county’s fabulous wineries, starting at Exton Park, a proper sparkler in the beautiful Meon Valley
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Lymington Seafood Festival
English fizz, oysters & lobster mac n'cheese? Oh go on then, you've twisted our arm. We'll meet you at Lymington Seafood Festival.
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Boxing clever: 6 of the best local hampers
Hard-to-buy-for in-laws or picky partner? Don’t default to vouchers – a box of gourmet goodies or winter cocktail kit will really make 'em smile
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Support local: Fabulous farm shops near you
Gourmet gifts, wine and prize-winning cheeses from pedigree cows on the Isle of Wight – stock up at our bumper crop of brilliant farm shops.
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7 of the best… festive boozy buys
Time to stock up your fridges and cellars! Whether you're buying for others or yourself (hey, you deserve it), you can't go wrong with these seven divine drinks.
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Commoner Tom’s New Forest Walk
Thought the New Forest was just a forest? Then think again. Muddy strapped on some sensible shoes and discovered all about the culture of 'commoning'.