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Discover East Anglia's hidden country houses, chocolate-box villages, and unusual exhibitions in our complete guide for winter 2025.

From festive markets and light trails to Father Christmas himself, pantomimes and plays to winter workshops, there's so much to see and do.

Set on the edge of Thornham, north Norfolk, overlooking unspoilt expanses of salt marshes, our traditional pub with rooms is a cosy spot to

Pull on a second layer, lace up your walking boots and grab the dog lead for a romp around the fields or brisk walk on the beach. All before

Situated in Dedham Vale Area of Natural Beauty , The Crown is just a two hour drive from central London or a hop, skip and a jump from Colchester train station. Come rain or shine, this quiet corner of Essex (and Suffolk) is home to some brilliant walking routes, so we'd recommend packing your boots and heading out to explore the area when you first arrive. AFTERNOON Leave the car behind and collect the Riverside Ramble walking map from the bar to guide you past the village

Handy guide to things to do in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire this Autumn

Whether you're a night owl or up with the larks, East Anglia is recognised as having fantastic nature reserves and Areas of Outstanding Natu

There is no better way to spend your lazy Saturday or Sunday than mooching around a local farmer's market for a few hours. From fresh flower

The school holidays are fast approaching, so we've compiled your ultimate guide of things for all the family to do in our region.

Our newly refurbished and extended pub, bar and kitchen is open and we've been gathering photographs throughout the building process to share these exclusive before & afters with you. One of the most noticeable changes to our dining room is the flint and timer-framed barn. Built up from the flint wall on the front-right of our pub, it is sympathetic to the original building, but has modern accessories to add colour and texture. Kitchen extension progress Before

On Friday 5th April we open our doors again after an exciting refurbishment of our bar, dining space, and kitchen, as well as an extension project. We can't wait to throw open the original front door to the pub, and invite you in for a pint. The Kitchen As part of the refurbishment we have extended our kitchen into an area of unused garden, knocking down an internal wall, and adding some much needed space. This will create a great working environment for our kitchen team. Not

As the days get brighter and the nights get shorter there's plenty to see and do in our region. Whether you're outdoorsy or more indoorsy , a lone traveller or come with the family and four-legged friend, there's an adventure waiting for you in easy reach of one of our pubs. CAMBRIDGESHIRE ESSEX NORFOLK SUFFOLK CAMBRIDGESHIRE The Rupert Brooke , Grantchester and The Carpenters Arms , Great Wilbraham Art and Culture The ideal place to find cover when the heaven'

Hop into Easter celebrations with us this spring. Whether you're popping by to try one of our new menus or looking to book a spring stay with plenty of adventures, there's an activity for all the family near one of our coastal or country pubs. CAMBRIDGESHIRE The Rupert Brooke , Grantchester and The Carpenters Arms , Great Wilbraham Traditional Punting Co Easter Punt and Hunt Make your punt tour along the college backs more exciting for the littl'ens and add on their Easter t

A BRIEF HISTORY East Anglia was involved on a larger scale than most people know in World War Two. So much so that in 1940, after the Dunkirk evacuation, Germany was setting their invasion sights on Great Britain for Operation 'Sealion'. Britain had established some of its most formidable defences all over the East Anglian coastline: barbed wire, land/sea mines, steel traps (steel implements in the sand) and hundreds of pillboxes that you often still see near coastal roads to

Who says you have to give things up in January? Rather than cutting things out, why not try something new to kick-start 2024; Whether that's discovering a new Chestnut pub or lacing up your boots and exploring a footpath, there's plenty out there to beat the January blues. WINTER WALKING ROUTES We've teamed up with Everleaf this month to offer you a heap of mood-boosting walking routes in East Anglia that all end at the pub. Explore the terrains of the region, from heath and

From 1st February to 4th February, Braxted Park in Essex will be hosting a unique contemporary art show , featuring over fifty local and national artists, including many established and sought after names, alongside new and emerging talent. Not only will attendees have the opportunity to view and purchase original art, sculpture, prints, glass, and ceramics, all proceeds will go directly to Home-Start Essex , a family support charity. THE LOCATION Set in 500 acres of parklan

Explore the charm of East Anglia in winter with our complete guide for the colder months of 2024. Discover the finest gardens of Essex to explore on a crisp morning, immerse yourself in history on the Norfolk coast or at Norwich Castle, connect with nature by seeking out wildlife in Suffolk, and experience hidden spots of Cambridge. All of these activities are within reach of one of our cosy pubs.   E S S E X      C A M B R I D G E     N O R F O L K     S U F F O L K E S S E

Written by Katie of @thesundayfeeling - gifted pr stay There’s nothing quite like being tucked up by a roaring fire in a cosy country pub to start the festive season. The Weeping Willow , located in the heart of the Suffolk countryside in Barrow, is the perfect spot to do just that. I was delighted to have the opportunity to visit last weekend with my husband and two children to experience the wonderful Festive Stay package. THE WEEPING WILLOW PUB It’s always a joy stepping

From Christmas light shows to Father Christmas himself, gift fairs to winter workshops, there's so much to see and do in our region this season. It is easy to imagine yourself in the pub cosying up by the fireside with a mulled wine in hand after spending a day enjoying festive fun in East Anglia. Read on to discover a some of our favourite events and experiences happening in and around our pubs this Christmas. SUFFOLK Kick off the Christmas countdown in our Winter Garden Tip

Just as the clock struck midnight, a glass fell with a smash on the bar floor and footsteps were heard running down the corridor above... Whether you're a believer or not, there's no denying that haunted pubs are a great topic of walking tours, paranormal investigations and chats, over a pint at the dead of night! And, while it's Halloween and all, we thought we'd share a few stories of our own that we were told while researching the history of some of our pubs. THE WEEPING W