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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

If you've ever called up one of our pubs, the chances are you've already heard the voice of our Senior Central Reservations Executive, Genevieve (Gen). This post is part of our 'Growing with Chestnut' series and a celebration of one of our longest serving team members. Having worked in London for a some time and feeling the need to adapt her lifestyle after starting a family, joining Chestnut was a natural fit for Gen! From working with our pub teams to training new recruits,

'Local, Seasonal and Honest' an ethos that echoes our own. Having worked with Saffron Ice Cream for a number of years, we can safely say their award-winning, artisan products make them one of our sweetest suppliers, and one we are proud to have complimenting dishes on our menus. Recently, we gathered some of our Chestnut chefs (known to have a sweet tooth) and headed over to the Saffron Ice Cream farm in Saffron Walden. The passionate team at Saffron met our equally enthused

As a highly regarded and successful Florist turned Interior Designer, Paula Pryke OBE, knows just how to style a property to bring out its character, warmth and charm - That is why we chose her to work alongside our well-seasoned commercial team on our newest addition to Chestnut. Paula did an incredible job on our interiors and garden at The Carpenters Arms , making it a truly special pub and restaurant with four bedrooms. We sat down with her to talk about her career and ho

Overlooking a pretty, leafy Georgian square in the bustling seaside town of Wells-next-the-Sea, The Globe Inn is perfectly placed for an adventure on the beautiful North Norfolk coast. Having just undergone an extensive refurbishment, The Globe has well and truly joined our Chestnut family with its relaxed atmosphere, ambient lighting and cosy feel. Want a taster of what to expect? Take a look at the video below - filmed throughout our opening week, showcasing the pubs warm

Fliss from @upupandawaytheuk reviews her stay at The Cricketers in Clavering, Essex FIRST IMPRESSION Situated just outside of the charming Essex town of Saffron Walden, sits The Cricketers in Clavering. The pub is part of Chestnut , who own multiple pubs with rooms around East Anglia. I have had the pleasure of staying at one of their other inns before and dined at a few others and they are always exceptional. One of the best things about Chestnut is that they are extremely

Best Pub Brand Concept, The Publican Awards 2022 We are thrilled, exhilarated and humbled to have been awarded Best Pub Brand Concept 2022 at The Publican Awards last night. At an event filled with glitz and glamour, our team were recognised and honoured with an accolade that had someone foretold to us in the deep and dark depths of 2020, we would have chuckled and carried on. We partied into the early hours at Evolution London, who put on an amazing show, a fitting salute fo