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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

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 Lion ,

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