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Guest Writer Emily Goodwin Booked a stay by the Suffolk coast during the off-season? Here’s a guide to some of the best-kept secrets of the seaside towns when sunbathing on the beach is not an option. ALDEBURGH Even on a gloomy day, The Scallop on Aldeburgh beach is a sight to behold. Designed as a tribute to local composer Benjamin Britten, the shell was commissioned in 2003 of artist Maggi Hambling. Aldeburgh is a goldmine for artists, with the Beach Lookout Art Gallery o

Whether you're celebrating with your other half, friends, or just want an excuse to treat yourself to something delightful, we've compiled some of our favourite gifts and experiences to share this Valentine's Day. LITTLE LUXURIES Not all of us go into full-blown Valentine's mode, however, I know that you can't go far wrong with buying a beautiful bouquet or box of fancy chocolates for that special someone. The Flower Hut , based near The Weeping Willow , is an independent f

Throughout December, as part of our Giving Tree fundraising, we committed to raising much needed funds for East Anglia's Children's Hospices . With the help of our generous guests and Bury St Edmunds Roundtable , we raised over £10,000, this will support the charity in providing specialist care for children and young people with life threatening conditions in our region. To support with the fundraising, £1 was added to guests bills when dining with us in December. The money

If you have visited one of our pubs recently, you may have seen our in-house magazine, In a Nutshell , greeting you at the entrance, or perhaps propped up on the bar. After such a popular response to our first edition, we have just released our Autumn/Winter version. AUTUMN/WINTER 2022/23 Our second edition has a variety of articles ranging from pub profiles, to an interview with Suffolk born actor, Ralph Fiennes. Having recently starred in hit-film The Dig, we hear a little

On 11th October last year, a number of our Chestnut team embarked on the epic 500km cycle ride around all of our pubs to continue important fundraising efforts for The Giving Tree . We chose to support Norfolk Community Foundation and their initiative, Nourishing Norfolk , which aims to feed Norfolk’s future by helping to combat food insecurity and ensure that no-one goes hungry. The initiative was set up in 2020 as a response to increased demand for food services during the

At Chestnut, our chefs always keep locality and provenance in mind. That's why a team away day at Houghton Estate in North Norfolk made for a great backdrop to learn more about sustainable farming and then get creative in the kitchen. Nowhere is the commitment to sustainable food sources more apparent than the 5000 acre estate where Head Game Keeper, Robert Hall, takes the lead. You can read more about his fascinating story here . After Robert took our chefs, team members and

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,

Written by Kelly and @Murphy.the.magnificent WAGGING TAILS WELCOME The Globe Inn is perfectly placed for an adventure on the beautiful North Norfolk coast. With 19 rooms (all of which are dog friendly) varying in size and style, either in the pub itself or situated around the beautiful courtyard, there is something to suit everyone. We recently stayed in one of their double rooms which are all situated on the first floor around the courtyard. The room was cosy yet spacious

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 Charlie Branwhite, guest to our Field to Fork dinner and Sandy Paws Stay As a couple whose passions and hobbies encompass all traditional aspects of country life, we advocate eating and swapping to game at every opportunity. So when we got invited to a Game Dinner at The Feathers celebrating all things “field to fork”, we couldn’t have been more excited! We arrived at picturesque Holt on a chilly November night, with our mouths already watering in anticipation of