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Spring Guide 2026
Spring is a wonderful time to explore East Anglia. Gardens are bursting into colour, coastal paths are bustling and towns come alive with markets, festivals and outdoor events.
Mar 11


Creating The Ancient Mariner logo
We sat down with Haychley from Stellabox Design to talk about the thinking behind The Ancient Mariner's new logo. It was a conversation about craft, choices, and getting the details right.
Feb 25


5 Things To Do in The Rain
Here are our top five ways to spend a rainy (or not-so-rainy) afternoon in our neck of the woods.
Feb 10


Wellness at The Cottage
The Cottage, tucked away in the old pump house at The Maltings, is a thoughtfully reimagined space made for calm and restorative moments.
Find out more through the women who know it best, Jemma, owner, and Katie, beauty therapist.
Dec 12, 2025


A Guide to Discovering the Past at Stately Homes Across the East of England
Whatever the season, visiting a stately home is a great way to spend a few hours and we’ve rounded up some of the best stately homes across the region, as well as where you can find a bite to eat, a drink, or a place to stay after your day out.
Jul 18, 2025


Your Guide to Walking and Wildlife in East Anglia
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.
Jun 19, 2025


SUMMER WALKS THAT END AT THE PUB
We’ve rounded up some of our country and coastal walks around the East of England - each with a pub at the heart of it - so lace up your boots and grab the dog lead to celebrate National Walking Month.
Apr 30, 2025


Sunday plans?
Lazy mornings, long lunches, and a walk in the fresh air – Sundays are made for slowing down and taking everything in.
Apr 23, 2025


SPRING GUIDE 2025
From scenic walks and hidden gems to attractions and seasonal experiences, our Spring Guide is packed with inspiration.
Mar 3, 2025


THINGS TO GIFT AND DO THIS VALENTINE'S
Celebrate your love for good food, endless adventures in the east of England, and being able to share it with the people who matter most.
Feb 3, 2025


HAWKSTONE: FROM COTSWOLDS TO COAST
When our founder announced off-handedly that he had popped to The Globe for a pint with Jeremy Clarkson there was only one explanation.
Dec 16, 2024


48 Hours at The Lifeboat Inn, Thornham
Set on the edge of Thornham, north Norfolk, overlooking unspoilt expanses of salt marshes, our traditional pub with rooms is a cosy spot to
Oct 30, 2024


AUTUMN WALKS THAT END AT THE PUB
Pull on a second layer, lace up your walking boots and grab the dog lead for a romp around the fields or brisk walk on the beach. All before
Oct 16, 2024


HALF TERM FAMILY ACTIVITY GUIDE
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
Oct 14, 2024


SPRING GUIDE
As the days get brighter and the nights get shorter there's plenty to see and do in our region. Whether you're outdoorsy or more indoorsy , a lone traveller or come with the family and four-legged friend, there's an adventure waiting for you in easy reach of one of our pubs. CAMBRIDGESHIRE ESSEX NORFOLK SUFFOLK CAMBRIDGESHIRE The Rupert Brooke , Grantchester and The Carpenters Arms , Great Wilbraham Art and Culture The ideal place to find cover when the heaven'
Mar 22, 2024


NORFOLK FOOD HEROES MENU
We are proud to work with some of the best producers in our region, our Norfolk Heroes menu pays homage to some of our favourites! From locally sourced, line-caught fish to estate game, we explore the very best of the Norfolk coastline. The menu served weekly at our three north Norfolk coastal pubs; The Wiveton Bell , The Feathers in Holt and The Globe in Wells-Next-The-Sea. The menu focuses on three producers within a 20 mile radius of our Norfolk pubs, but often much cl
Feb 20, 2024


MASTERS OF THE AIR: MILITARY HISTORY IN EAST ANGLIA
A BRIEF HISTORY East Anglia was involved on a larger scale than most people know in World War Two. So much so that in 1940, after the Dunkirk evacuation, Germany was setting their invasion sights on Great Britain for Operation 'Sealion'. Britain had established some of its most formidable defences all over the East Anglian coastline: barbed wire, land/sea mines, steel traps (steel implements in the sand) and hundreds of pillboxes that you often still see near coastal roads to
Jan 31, 2024


WINTER GUIDE 2023
Explore the charm of East Anglia in winter with our complete guide for the colder months of 2024. Discover the finest gardens of Essex to explore on a crisp morning, immerse yourself in history on the Norfolk coast or at Norwich Castle, connect with nature by seeking out wildlife in Suffolk, and experience hidden spots of Cambridge. All of these activities are within reach of one of our cosy pubs. E S S E X C A M B R I D G E N O R F O L K S U F F O L K E S S E
Dec 21, 2023


CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
Whether you're agonising over what to get your Dad or looking for a stocking filler for the work Secret Santa, our gift guide is home to an array of ideas that aren't spotted on the high street shelves. STOCKING FILLERS Created and brewed by The Eight Bells Head Chef, David, in collaboration with Barsham Brewery , Eastern Gold brings together two businesses where provenance is an essential ingredient. Our 10th anniversary brew is sold on tap in our pubs, but also ask behind
Dec 9, 2023


CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE GUIDE
From Christmas light shows to Father Christmas himself, gift fairs to winter workshops, there's so much to see and do in our region this season. It is easy to imagine yourself in the pub cosying up by the fireside with a mulled wine in hand after spending a day enjoying festive fun in East Anglia. Read on to discover a some of our favourite events and experiences happening in and around our pubs this Christmas. SUFFOLK Kick off the Christmas countdown in our Winter Garden Tip
Nov 13, 2023
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