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Welcome to our Winter Guide for things to do in our region during the colder months of 2022. You'll find tips for the best walking routes along the Suffolk coast, our favourite Cambridgeshire spots to see snowdrops, our recommendations for getting up close to the seasons wildlife in Norfolk and family fun to be had in Essex - all within easy reach of one of our pubs. THE GREAT OUTDOORS New year, new gym membership? Enjoy a healthier lifestyle by exploring our region on foot,

THE TREE LINE TRUNDLE The Cricketers, Clavering A circular 3.8 mile trundle that passes woodland, fields, lakes and Clavering Mills. This route will take you around an hour and a half, depending on whether you decide to explore Clavering Lakes as you pass by, which will take a little longer. This route is super dog friendly with lots of opportunity for some off-lead adventures. There is also an opportunity to brush up on your history as you pass Clavering Mills, two of the o

Written by Jessica, guest at the Holkham preview event and Social Media Executive at Chestnut Wells-Next-The-Sea, home to The Globe Inn , which is less than a ten-minute drive from Holkham. Renowned for its unspoilt stretch of sandy beach, Holkham is an 18th Century estate that consists of 25,000 acres of parkland and is home to Holkham Hall . Holkham Hall is open throughout the year on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays. Home of the Earl of Leicester, the magnificent Hall is mag

By Hayley of Southwood Living IN AND AROUND To celebrate our wedding anniversary we recently went to stay at The Black Lion in Long Melford. We stopped off to explore the village before we checked in, which is very cute. There were lots of little tea rooms and antique shops to browse. We also decided to go to Lavenham, just a short drive away. It blew my mind completely; I haven’t seen anything like it in my life. The buildings were the best example of medieval timber frame

CANINE CAROLLING AT HOLKHAM An event full of festive fun on the lawn at Holkham Hall. There will be carolling - Bark The Canine Angels Sing! A working dog demonstration and dog show, all followed by a group walk. There will also be some pop-up shops for a spot of Christmas shopping including The Little Pupcakery, Rough and Tumble dog coats and more... 20th December 10am Free event Parking £5 For more information click here CHRISTMAS UNLEASHED Join the pack at The Three Blac

By Michaela and @the_daxie_trouble I’ve been wanting to explore Suffolk for such a long time and when we were invited to stay at one of the Chestnut pubs ( Chestmutts to the boys - Chestnuts dog-friendly website for discovering their pubs) I just had to choose the The Westleton Crown . This beautiful, super dog-friendly inn takes pride of place on the edge of a quintessential Suffolk village green and is also very close to the beach. What's not to like! SANDY PAWS STAYCATIO

15 pubs • 500km • 4 days To continue our important fundraising efforts for The Giving Tree, this October our team are embarking on an epic pub-to-pub bike ride across East Anglia. In partnership with Nourishing Norfolk, the money raised will fund a new endeavour that will work at a grassroots level to ensure the communities in and around our pubs and restaurants will have access to affordable, healthy food. THE ROUTE The ride itself will commence from The Carpenters Arms on

INTRODUCTION TO LILY My name is Lily and I am the Environment, Social, Governance Executive at Chestnut and a keen climate activist in my spare time. I am so excited by this role as it really means I use my passion for sustainability and my 8 years experience in the hospitality industry to move forward in making Chestnut as eco-conscious as possible. THE PLAN This year the Great British Beach Clean Week ran from Friday 16th - Sunday 25th September, inviting people up and down

It's time to pull on your Wellington boots and explore our region as its scenery turns a colourful array of rusts and burnt orange. Browse our guide to discover the best places to take in the changing landscape, to find East Anglian stately homes offering Halloween fun and to discover the perfect spot for Pumpkin picking. SUFFOLK Suffolk is bursting with seasonal fun this autumn. From illuminated stately homes to Curious Creature trails and our own arts and culture events. CH

By Kitty Brandon and Eevee the Dachshund Having looked through Chestnut's new doggy focused microsite - Chestmutts, we jumped at the opportunity to try out one of Chestnut’s dog-friendly pubs as staycations are brilliant and they’re even better if you take your best furry friend with you! Eevee could play the pampered princess (nothing new there!) at one of Chestnut's upscale inns and we would be able to explore a new area. THE DESTINATION The Three Blackbirds is a refine

If you have visited one of our pubs recently, you may have seen our brand new in-house magazine, In a Nutshell , greeting you at the entrance, or perhaps propped up on the bar. We wanted to create something specifically for our guests which is informative and fun, giving a closer glimpse at our portfolio of pubs and our teams that run them. It's a chance to introduce you to Chestnut while showcasing why East Anglia is our much loved home, through its people, places and local

By Josie Laxton What do you imagine when you think of Suffolk? I picture sleepy villages, thatched cottages, painted in muted pinks and burnt oranges... To kick start our August Bank Holiday weekend, we headed to the countryside for our overnight stay at The Black Lion . Although Suffolk is a short drive from where I live, it's a county I am quite unfamiliar with. So, when we arranged our stay, I was excited to see as much of the county as possible and it did not disappoint.

By Rachel Ducker With over 45 miles of stunning coastline, it’s easy to see how North Norfolk pulls in so many visitors. Just north of Norwich is the Georgian town of Holt, full of gorgeous flint stoned buildings and plenty of galleries and independent shops. Home for the evening was ‘ The Feathers , ’ an ideal place to stay with our two boys under three – along with our “first born,” a Norfolk Terrier named Archie. If you follow me on Instagram , you will notice how much I e

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By Hayley of Southwood Living We moved to South Norfolk about 8 months ago and made a promise to ourselves that we would explore this glorious county and really experience where we are living rather than just existing! Sunday we took our defender, lovingly called Nelson, of course!! And headed up to the North coast. The sun was shining as we drove through gorgeous Norfolk countryside, dotted with flint stone buildings and cottages. There is always so much going on in Norfolk

We would like to introduce you to The Feathers, Holt, a community and traveller favourite, now fully renovated. The pubs décor and furnishings have been refreshed to reflect the Norfolk countryside with up-cycled rustic wooden features, colourful furniture, open log fires all complemented with antiques and collectables to help bring warmth. The Feathers is perfect for those venturing inland from the nearby Norfolk Coast, where dogs and muddy boots are encouraged. The Feathers

Get out and about in East Anglia this Summer! From festivals and carnivals, to family fun and summertime walks -all within easy reach of our pubs, inns and restaurants. SUFFOLK The county that is home to the majority of our pubs is also home to some great Summer activities this year, including festivals celebrating music, food and our faithful four-legged friends. CHESTNUT PUBS IN SUFFOLK - The Ship , The Westleton Crown , The Northgate , The Packhorse Inn , The Black L

We are thrilled to be sponsoring this year's EA Festival, an exciting art and culture showcase in East Anglia for the best of our region's creative leaders in literature, media, art, environment and music. We’re equally as thrilled to be planning our own Chestnut Arts and Culture Month for later this Autumn, in partnership with the festival, where we will be inviting many of these local creative icons to host workshops, talks and special events at each of our pubs and restaur

Written and reviewed by Richard Bryant Drive past The Carpenters Arms and there’s barely any hint at what lies behind the pale brick facade. That fleeting view might register it as a nice, traditional village pub. But go to its glass-fronted side entrance and all is revealed - a bold, bright and light extension and refurbishment that has dramatically added more space to a hitherto small bar and restaurant. The decor is lively and conversation-making; a blitz of rich oranges a

THE SEA VIEW SAUNTER The Globe Inn, Wells-Next-The-Sea A circular 6.8 mile saunter through cobbled streets, quayside, beach and woodland. This route will take you two to three hours depending on your pace and if you have little legs in tow. There is potential for two pit stops along the way, Wells Beach Cafe with doggy water bar and The Lookout Cafe at Holkham Nature reserve. This route is super dog friendly and varies from sea views, quayside hustle and bustle, to peaceful