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Six beaches that we recommend you visit in or off-season! Whether you're looking for somewhere to build sandcastles or sunbathe, or to walk along a coastal path and see the local wildlife, there's a shoreline with your name on it. BLAKENEY Known for boat trips to Blakeney Point to see the seal colonies, Blakeney is also an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The quaint village and coastline is more suited to 'grown ups' who enjoy bird-watching and hiking along the Norfolk Co

There are over fifty golf courses in East Anglia! We have made it easier to choose where you next tee off by whittling your options down to six courses we would recommend in our neck of the woods. From fanatics to new-comers, these clubs range from playing host to major tournaments to nine-holers, so there's something for everyone. GOG MAGOG OLD COURSE Cambridge This course isn't especially long, but has often been voted the best course in the Cambridge area. Par or birdie ch

On Saturday 25th March we invited guests to join us at three of our pubs for an evening of environmental activism and candlelit suppers as part of the Earth Hour global initiative. Earth Hour was founded by the WWF, and focus' on promoting reduced energy consumption and pledging commitment to fighting climate change. Each year millions of people across the globe unite for Earth Hour to show that they care about the future of our planet, by switching off for one hour. For our

From chefs to central reservation, some of our us are attempting to complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday 20th May. The hike is 25 miles and includes 3 mountains being summited in under 12 hours ! We are raising money for Giving Tree in aid of Break who make a huge difference to the lives of children and young people living in or leaving care. After seeing the completion of our Cycle Safari last October and the difference it made to the chosen charity, a

Last Monday Team Chestnut headed over to Oxfordshire for Sapling 's annual Tree Planting Party. Over 2000 trees were planted throughout the day, alongside cocktail masterclasses, a talk from Earth Shot prize winner Notpla and plenty of tipple tasting! It was so inspiring to be surrounded by these forward-thinking actors in our industry. Among the saplings were 3 different tree species, native to the Oxfordshire floodplain we were planting in. The trees should help reduce the

Welcome to our Spring Guide for things to do in our region as the days get brighter and the nights get shorter. You'll find tips for the best Easter activities for families, our favourite walking spots, recommendations for festivals and outdoor theatres and lots more - all within easy reach of one of our pubs. CAMBRIDGESHIRE Paddle Boarding What better way to take in the sights of historic Cambridge than paddle boarding down the River Cam on a sunny day. From city-centre spot

#EmbraceEquity As today is International Woman’s Day it’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on some of the fabulous women across our collection of pubs. This year’s theme is Embrace Equity so we are celebrating with snippets of how our incredible ladies create opportunities in the environments they influence, both in and out of work. Marcela, Head Chef at The Rupert Brooke "I always wanted to become a chef, it definitely runs in the family as my sister became a chef and m

It's Food Waste Action Week this week and we have been looking at all of the little ways we can make our fruit, veg' and pennies go further. Making the absolute most of the ingredients in our dishes has never been more important. The cost of food has risen exponentially in recent years and we are all aware of the importance of reducing the amount of food we send to landfill. Each stage in the production of our food, from farm to fork, draws resources from the planet and produ

Back in Autumn we had the pleasure of hosting one of our EA Festival Chestnut Tour talks with renowned designer and eco-fashion pioneer, Anya Hindmarch, at The Crown . Anya shared some of the wisdom and insights from her first book, the Sunday Times best-seller, If In Doubt Wash Your Hair . Drawing on what she has learned during her busy, multi-hyphenate life (mother-designer-businesswoman), she told us of strategies for becoming an even-more sustainable business, balancing f

Last year a number of Chestnut chefs took a trip to Fen Farm Dairy, a key supplier of Chestnut dairy products. The team were transported to the delicate ecosystems of the Waveney River Valley and the Fen Farm team showcased the care that is put into their beloved herd and land. MEET JONNY CRICKMORE, DIRECTOR AND FARM MANAGER Jonny is the third generation of the Crickmore family to run Fen Farm. He has been working on the farm since the age of four, when he would sneak out of