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Situated in Dedham Vale Area of Natural Beauty , The Crown is just a two hour drive from central London or a hop, skip and a jump from Colchester train station. Come rain or shine, this quiet corner of Essex (and Suffolk) is home to some brilliant walking routes, so we'd recommend packing your boots and heading out to explore the area when you first arrive. AFTERNOON Leave the car behind and collect the Riverside Ramble walking map from the bar to guide you past the village

Handy guide to things to do in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire this Autumn

Whether you're a night owl or up with the larks, East Anglia is recognised as having fantastic nature reserves and Areas of Outstanding Natu

There is no better way to spend your lazy Saturday or Sunday than mooching around a local farmer's market for a few hours. From fresh flower

The school holidays are fast approaching, so we've compiled your ultimate guide of things for all the family to do in our region.

OFFERS AND PROMOTIONS EXCLUSIVE TO ABOUT TIME LOYALTY MEMBERS Time is precious and we love that you choose to spend some of it with us. The mor e  time  you give us, the more we will give you back. That means more vouchers, more money off great food and drink, more  time  to explore our pubs, and more  time   to spend with the people who make you happy. So, this summer, pull up a chair on the terrace, order a chilled drink and tuck into one of our many offers available thr

World Mental Health Awareness Week this year starts on 13th May. To mark the day we wanted to share some ideas and activities that have been shown to assist in aiding your wellbeing. In the hospitality industry, we are used to working in fast paced environments, with highs and lows. However, as much as someone can get used to the environment which they are in, of course there are times when we all need to stop and reflect on ways in which we can help ourselves look after our

SUFFOLK Bury St Edmunds Spring Fayre 26th & 27th May From the ever-popular 'Urban Beach' to virtual reality games for all ages, Bury's Spring Fayre consists of over 70 stalls around the town centre and has been a highlight in the town's calendar for many years. Suffolk Walking Festival 11th May until 26th May With over 100 wonderful walks to explore, it's no surprise that The Suffolk Walking Festival has been going for over ten years. Whether you're looking for a sandy s

Our newly refurbished and extended pub, bar and kitchen is open and we've been gathering photographs throughout the building process to share these exclusive before & afters with you. One of the most noticeable changes to our dining room is the flint and timer-framed barn. Built up from the flint wall on the front-right of our pub, it is sympathetic to the original building, but has modern accessories to add colour and texture. Kitchen extension progress Before

On Friday 5th April we open our doors again after an exciting refurbishment of our bar, dining space, and kitchen, as well as an extension project. We can't wait to throw open the original front door to the pub, and invite you in for a pint. The Kitchen As part of the refurbishment we have extended our kitchen into an area of unused garden, knocking down an internal wall, and adding some much needed space. This will create a great working environment for our kitchen team. Not