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.

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.

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.

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

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

Our newly refurbished and extended pub, bar and kitchen is open and we've been gathering photographs throughout the building process to share these exclusive before & afters with you. One of the most noticeable changes to our dining room is the flint and timer-framed barn. Built up from the flint wall on the front-right of our pub, it is sympathetic to the original building, but has modern accessories to add colour and texture. Kitchen extension progress Before

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'

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 with plenty of adventures, there's an activity for all the family near one of our coastal or country pubs. CAMBRIDGESHIRE The Rupert Brooke , Grantchester and The Carpenters Arms , Great Wilbraham Traditional Punting Co Easter Punt and Hunt Make your punt tour along the college backs more exciting for the littl'ens and add on their Easter t

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 Jessica, guest at the Holkham preview event and Social Media Executive at Chestnut Wells-Next-The-Sea, home to The Globe Inn , which is less than a ten-minute drive from Holkham. Renowned for its unspoilt stretch of sandy beach, Holkham is an 18th Century estate that consists of 25,000 acres of parkland and is home to Holkham Hall . Holkham Hall is open throughout the year on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays. Home of the Earl of Leicester, the magnificent Hall is mag

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

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

By Josie Laxton What do you imagine when you think of Suffolk? I picture sleepy villages, thatched cottages, painted in muted pinks and burnt oranges... To kick start our August Bank Holiday weekend, we headed to the countryside for our overnight stay at The Black Lion . Although Suffolk is a short drive from where I live, it's a county I am quite unfamiliar with. So, when we arranged our stay, I was excited to see as much of the county as possible and it did not disappoint.

Fliss from @upupandawaytheuk reviews her stay at The Cricketers in Clavering, Essex FIRST IMPRESSION Situated just outside of the charming Essex town of Saffron Walden, sits The Cricketers in Clavering. The pub is part of Chestnut , who own multiple pubs with rooms around East Anglia. I have had the pleasure of staying at one of their other inns before and dined at a few others and they are always exceptional. One of the best things about Chestnut is that they are extremely