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Warm, friendly and welcoming - this is what we strive for when our guests visit a Chestnut pub. Our people are one of our most important assets, so making sure that we are proud of where we work and the region we represent is key to our success. That's why we have created an internal magazine for all the team to keep up-to-date with the latest news, exciting events and goings-on over the past few months. The Grapevine has been running for a year and, as it has been such a suc

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

On a sunny August morning, Steve and Aaron, The Packhorse Inn ’s Head and Sous Chefs, visited edible plant growers, Nurtured In Norfolk , for a Taste Tour. From the nursery to the greenhouses and production rooms, the chefs learnt about the process behind the colourful produce that they love to use in their dishes back in the kitchen at The Packhorse. The chefs across our Chestnut kitchens pair Nurtured in Norfolk herbs and flowers to compliment and enhance the flavours in th

Chestnut Guide to Summer adventures for our pint-size guests

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

This week the spotlight shines brightly on our Group Project Manager, Conor. Having worked for Chestnut for almost five years, Conor has become an integral member of the team. His willingness to get involved with every aspect of hospitality, his desire to help others and passion for the business, make him a wonderful colleague to be around. Conor began his journey with us in the Chestnut Academy, our two-year management training programme which offers a unique insight into a

On a sunny Spring day, we celebrated our team with an epic party in the woods. We closed all our pubs and restaurants, donned our finest festival wear and headed to the Cambridgeshire countryside. The day was packed full with live music, food trucks, flowing cocktails, activities and dancing in the forest, plus it was an opportunity to say a big thank you to our team for all that they do. NUTS OLYMPICS & MORE From Starlight Boutique’s glitter art and festival headwear worksho