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Introducing the newest addition to the Chestnut family, our very own packhorse. Standing pride of place at The Packhorse Inn , in Moulton near Newmarket, the willow sculpture has been handcrafted by local artist, Helen Colletta. We sat down with Helen to ask her a little more about her art, her unique method and the inspiration behind it. What would you describe your profession as? A Willow Sculptor Are you able to tell us more about your background and life before willow scu

'A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language.' - W. H. Auden Being proud of our location, heritage and it's residents, both past and present, is an integral part of why Chestnut exists. Hailing from Diss, found in the border of Norfolk and Suffolk, Chestnut's founder Philip has stated how he wanted to locate his business in East Anglia, where he was proud to grow up and have many wonderful memories as a child. Today, on World Poetry Day

Things to do this Spring in East Anglia, all within easy reach of our pubs, inns and restaurants. NORFOLK From the dog-friendly beaches and their neighbouring seaside towns to its many historic landmarks, Norfolk has an array of activities on offer for you and yours this Spring. CHESTNUT PUBS IN NORFOLK - The Globe Inn , The Feathers , The Lawns ACTIVITIES & WALKS Sheringham Park - walk through the park and see the beautiful wildflowers which grow there throughout the Sp

'If food waste was a country, it’d be the third biggest contributor of greenhouse gases after China and USA.' - Wrap Food waste is a global issue and something we have great awareness of at Chestnut. We are conscious of the produce we use in our kitchens; where we source it, how it is grown or reared, and the impact our choices have on our environment and community. We actively seek ways to improve and make our contribution to much needed change in our industry. Even the sma