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With the exciting opening of our lodges at The Weeping Willow this month, we wanted to highlight some of the experiences, days out and family fun to be had around West Suffolk within easy reach of the pub. EXHILIRATING EXPERIENCES Go Ape Thetford: If you're up for an adventure, head to Go Ape Thetford , located near Bury St Edmunds. Go Ape offers exhilarating treetop adventures, including zip lines, rope courses, and Tarzan swings. It's a great activity for both children a

Written by Katie of @thesundayfeeling - gifted pr stay We’re fortunate to live just over an hour away from the beautiful North Norfolk coast. The golden sandy stretches of beach, picturesque towns and villages and wildlife-abundant, gently rolling countryside is what makes the county so appealing. Despite this, we don’t visit as much as we would love to, so when we were invited to experience the new Hidden Holt walking map and stay in one of the family rooms at The Feathers

We have kicked off 2023 with a keen commitment to sustainability and the new willow lodges are a manifestation of this. Our 7 new steel framed, timber panelled eco-friendly lodges are officially open to overnight guests from Friday 26th May. CONSTRUCTION We chose construction company Mbloc for their construction methods that have less impact on the surrounding environment while encouraging and supporting biodiversity. Mbloc are a local, family business and have achieved carb

With the opening of our lodges at The Weeping Willow fast approaching, we were keen to find out a little more about the inspiration behind the interiors from our designer, Lucy, before the seven individually styled lodges are unveiled. Describe the lodges in four words. Natural, relaxed, environmentally-conscious. What’s been your biggest inspiration behind the Willow Lodges? Nature was my main inspiration - we wanted to produce lodges that fit into the natural setting and pr

We know that your pup is part of the family, so as the days get brighter, we want to share some of our tips for a weekend of wagging tails, walkies and wet noses. From things to see and do, to what to pack for a day out with your four-legged friend, this short guide covers it all. DOG FRIENDLY EVENTS DOGA, TURING LOCKE Get your yoga mat out for a relaxed morning of movement by Turing Locke with your four-legged friend. It is well known that our pooches can sense how we're fee

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