Winter is the time to slow down, wrap up warm and try something new. From family days out and bracing walks to nights at the theatre and creative workshops, the East of England is full of reasons to get out and discover more this season.

Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher, a slow-paced walker, or simply craving space to reconnect with nature, East Anglia offers some of the best spots for birdwatching and walking holidays.

We're thrilled that East Anglia has been named in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2025, but here's what we think you should see...

International Women’s Day is a day of unity – an opportunity for women across the world to lift each other up and celebrate each other.

From scenic walks and hidden gems to attractions and seasonal experiences, our Spring Guide is packed with inspiration.

Discover East Anglia's hidden country houses, chocolate-box villages, and unusual exhibitions in our complete guide for winter 2025.

From festive markets and light trails to Father Christmas himself, pantomimes and plays to winter workshops, there's so much to see and do.

Set on the edge of Thornham, north Norfolk, overlooking unspoilt expanses of salt marshes, our traditional pub with rooms is a cosy spot to

It can be hard to feel inspired when the forecast becomes a little grey, but fear-not, we've compiled a guide of hauntingly-good fun to be h

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

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

Who says you have to give things up in January? Rather than cutting things out, why not try something new to kick-start 2024; Whether that's discovering a new Chestnut pub or lacing up your boots and exploring a footpath, there's plenty out there to beat the January blues. WINTER WALKING ROUTES We've teamed up with Everleaf this month to offer you a heap of mood-boosting walking routes in East Anglia that all end at the pub. Explore the terrains of the region, from heath and

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

#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

Guest Writer Emily Goodwin Booked a stay by the Suffolk coast during the off-season? Here’s a guide to some of the best-kept secrets of the seaside towns when sunbathing on the beach is not an option. ALDEBURGH Even on a gloomy day, The Scallop on Aldeburgh beach is a sight to behold. Designed as a tribute to local composer Benjamin Britten, the shell was commissioned in 2003 of artist Maggi Hambling. Aldeburgh is a goldmine for artists, with the Beach Lookout Art Gallery o

If you have visited one of our pubs recently, you may have seen our in-house magazine, In a Nutshell , greeting you at the entrance, or perhaps propped up on the bar. After such a popular response to our first edition, we have just released our Autumn/Winter version. AUTUMN/WINTER 2022/23 Our second edition has a variety of articles ranging from pub profiles, to an interview with Suffolk born actor, Ralph Fiennes. Having recently starred in hit-film The Dig, we hear a little

On 11th October last year, a number of our Chestnut team embarked on the epic 500km cycle ride around all of our pubs to continue important fundraising efforts for The Giving Tree . We chose to support Norfolk Community Foundation and their initiative, Nourishing Norfolk , which aims to feed Norfolk’s future by helping to combat food insecurity and ensure that no-one goes hungry. The initiative was set up in 2020 as a response to increased demand for food services during the

THE TREE LINE TRUNDLE The Cricketers, Clavering A circular 3.8 mile trundle that passes woodland, fields, lakes and Clavering Mills. This route will take you around an hour and a half, depending on whether you decide to explore Clavering Lakes as you pass by, which will take a little longer. This route is super dog friendly with lots of opportunity for some off-lead adventures. There is also an opportunity to brush up on your history as you pass Clavering Mills, two of the o