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Written by Lily, a guest at the Supper Club and ESG Executive at Chestnut On the evening of Thursday 17th November, the conservatory of The Black Lion was adorned with fresh, natural foliage and welcomed in guests for our second Sapling Supper Club. The theme of the evening was centred on zero-waste cooking and sustainable spirits. Twenty-five guests sat comfortably around a large banquet-style table, surrounded by foraged greenery and the flicker of candlelit. Ed Faulkner –

This Christmas, with the help of our generous guests, we hope to raise as much money as we can during the busy party season for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH), who provide specialist care for children and young people with life threatening conditions. As part of our Giving Tree fundraising (an initiative started in April 2020) we are committed to supporting local charities and Christmas feels an especially poignan

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

Here are our top picks of things to do in our neck of the woods this Christmas time. SUFFOLK For festive fun this December Suffolk has something for everyone - pop up cinemas, places to meet Father Christmas and some fantastic local markets. CHESTNUT PUBS IN SUFFOLK - The Ship , The Westleton Crown , The Nor thgate, The Packhorse Inn , The Black Lion , The Weeping Willow , The Crown Inn FESTIVE MAGIC Meet the reindeers, Dolf, Mistletoe and Rowan at Jimmy's Farm and

Robert Hall, Head Gamekeeper at Houghton Hall Estate, North Norfolk Game is the quintessential British ingredient, steeped in tradition. An ingredient that has a tendency to divide opinion. However, there is a new breed of game enthusiasts bringing it to the forefront of modern cookery. Why? Because it is both environmentally and economically sound, whilst being healthy and delicious. Nowhere is the commitment to this sustainable food source more apparent than the Houghton E

Chestnut Cycle Safari - a Giving Tree fundraiser in support of The Norfolk Community Foundation. Funding food hubs across the region.

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

In an area renowned for its top-quality agricultural soil, sea air and unique micro-climate, the fourth-generation family brewery, Barsham Brewery, is producing some of the best malting barley in the world, used as the base malt for all their Norfolk beer. Several team members from each of our Norfolk properties, The Feathers , The Globe and The Wiveton Bell , recently took a short drive to the estate to have a tour and discover more about what makes Barsham’s such a special