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.

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.

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

Amongst many talents, including fashion photography and successfully running the kitchen at The Eight Bells in Saffron Walden, David also has a passion for brewing his own beer. Over ten years ago he was invited on a vineyard tour in Carcassonne and, although grapes didn't take his fancy, he became interested in the fermentation process and creating alcohol from what could be considered as a bland crop. So, with that, he went to a local DIY shop and bought a basic brewing ki

16 pubs • 3 hospices • 550km • 5 days To continue our important fundraising efforts for The Giving Tree some of our team are embarking on an epic pub-to-pub bike ride across East Anglia this September in aid of EACH . In partnership with East Anglia's Children's Hospices, the money raised will help provide care for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across Cambridge, Essex, Norfolk & Suffolk and support their families. This can be at home, in hospital

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

#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

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

Whether you're celebrating with your other half, friends, or just want an excuse to treat yourself to something delightful, we've compiled some of our favourite gifts and experiences to share this Valentine's Day. LITTLE LUXURIES Not all of us go into full-blown Valentine's mode, however, I know that you can't go far wrong with buying a beautiful bouquet or box of fancy chocolates for that special someone. The Flower Hut , based near The Weeping Willow , is an independent f

Throughout December, as part of our Giving Tree fundraising, we committed to raising much needed funds for East Anglia's Children's Hospices . With the help of our generous guests and Bury St Edmunds Roundtable , we raised over £10,000, this will support the charity in providing specialist care for children and young people with life threatening conditions in our region. To support with the fundraising, £1 was added to guests bills when dining with us in December. The money

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

Written by Charlie Branwhite, guest to our Field to Fork dinner and Sandy Paws Stay As a couple whose passions and hobbies encompass all traditional aspects of country life, we advocate eating and swapping to game at every opportunity. So when we got invited to a Game Dinner at The Feathers celebrating all things “field to fork”, we couldn’t have been more excited! We arrived at picturesque Holt on a chilly November night, with our mouths already watering in anticipation of

World Mental Health Day this year falls on Monday the 10th of October. To mark the day we wanted to share some habits and small changes that have been shown to assist in aiding your wellbeing. In the hospitality industry, we hold our hands up to working in fast pace environments, with high highs and low lows. A fact that demands we strive every day to provide a supportive and positive place to work. Things like our Employee Assistance Programme, our Chestnut Hub and team bond

15 pubs • 500km • 4 days To continue our important fundraising efforts for The Giving Tree, this October our team are embarking on an epic pub-to-pub bike ride across East Anglia. In partnership with Nourishing Norfolk, the money raised will fund a new endeavour that will work at a grassroots level to ensure the communities in and around our pubs and restaurants will have access to affordable, healthy food. THE ROUTE The ride itself will commence from The Carpenters Arms on

Warm, friendly and welcoming - this is what we strive for when our guests visit a Chestnut pub. Our people are one of our most important assets, so making sure that we are proud of where we work and the region we represent is key to our success. That's why we have created an internal magazine for all the team to keep up-to-date with the latest news, exciting events and goings-on over the past few months. The Grapevine has been running for a year and, as it has been such a suc

If you have visited one of our pubs recently, you may have seen our brand new in-house magazine, In a Nutshell , greeting you at the entrance, or perhaps propped up on the bar. We wanted to create something specifically for our guests which is informative and fun, giving a closer glimpse at our portfolio of pubs and our teams that run them. It's a chance to introduce you to Chestnut while showcasing why East Anglia is our much loved home, through its people, places and local

On a sunny August morning, Steve and Aaron, The Packhorse Inn ’s Head and Sous Chefs, visited edible plant growers, Nurtured In Norfolk , for a Taste Tour. From the nursery to the greenhouses and production rooms, the chefs learnt about the process behind the colourful produce that they love to use in their dishes back in the kitchen at The Packhorse. The chefs across our Chestnut kitchens pair Nurtured in Norfolk herbs and flowers to compliment and enhance the flavours in th

On a sunny Spring day, we celebrated our team with an epic party in the woods. We closed all our pubs and restaurants, donned our finest festival wear and headed to the Cambridgeshire countryside. The day was packed full with live music, food trucks, flowing cocktails, activities and dancing in the forest, plus it was an opportunity to say a big thank you to our team for all that they do. NUTS OLYMPICS & MORE From Starlight Boutique’s glitter art and festival headwear worksho

If you've ever called up one of our pubs, the chances are you've already heard the voice of our Senior Central Reservations Executive, Genevieve (Gen). This post is part of our 'Growing with Chestnut' series and a celebration of one of our longest serving team members. Having worked in London for a some time and feeling the need to adapt her lifestyle after starting a family, joining Chestnut was a natural fit for Gen! From working with our pub teams to training new recruits,