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AUTUMN WALKS THAT END WITH A SUNDAY ROAST
We’ve gathered some of our favourite autumn walks from our front doors that take in sea views, historic towns, and countryside paths - all paired with roaring fires, local ales, and roast dinners worth walking for.
Sep 193 min read
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Historic Churches that Tell the Stories of East of England Villages
Here in the East of England, many of the most fascinating churches sit just down the road from our pubs, making them ideal for a morning of exploring followed by lunch, dinner or an overnight stay.
Aug 114 min read
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SPRING GUIDE 2025
From scenic walks and hidden gems to attractions and seasonal experiences, our Spring Guide is packed with inspiration.
Mar 36 min read
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WINTER GUIDE
Discover East Anglia's hidden country houses, chocolate-box villages, and unusual exhibitions in our complete guide for winter 2025.
Dec 23, 20247 min read
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CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE GUIDE
From festive markets and light trails to Father Christmas himself, pantomimes and plays to winter workshops, there's so much to see and do.
Nov 2, 20246 min read
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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, 20243 min read
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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, 20245 min read
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THE PACKHORSE INN - BEFORE & AFTER
Our newly refurbished and extended pub, bar and kitchen is open and we've been gathering photographs throughout the building process to...
Apr 16, 20241 min read
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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...
Mar 22, 20247 min read
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EASTER FAMILY ACTIVITIES GUIDE
Hop into Easter celebrations with us this spring. Whether you're popping by to try one of our new menus or looking to book a spring stay...
Mar 4, 20245 min read
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IN A NUTSHELL: AW22/23
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...
Jan 11, 20231 min read
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£21,000 CHEQUE HANDOVER
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...
Jan 9, 20233 min read
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HOLKHAM HALL BY CANDLELIGHT
Written by Jessica, guest at the Holkham preview event and Social Media Executive at Chestnut Wells-Next-The-Sea, home to The Globe Inn,...
Dec 3, 20223 min read
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CHARITY CYCLE SAFARI
15 pubs • 500km • 4 days To continue our important fundraising efforts for The Giving Tree, this October our team are embarking on an...
Sep 28, 20223 min read
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IN A NUTSHELL
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...
Sep 15, 20222 min read
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A SUMMER STAY AT THE BLACK LION
By Josie Laxton What do you imagine when you think of Suffolk? I picture sleepy villages, thatched cottages, painted in muted pinks and...
Sep 13, 20225 min read
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UP, UP AND AWAY...
Fliss from @upupandawaytheuk reviews her stay at The Cricketers in Clavering, Essex FIRST IMPRESSION Situated just outside of the...
Apr 7, 20223 min read
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