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.

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

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

By Hayley of Southwood Living IN AND AROUND To celebrate our wedding anniversary we recently went to stay at The Black Lion in Long Melford. We stopped off to explore the village before we checked in, which is very cute. There were lots of little tea rooms and antique shops to browse. We also decided to go to Lavenham, just a short drive away. It blew my mind completely; I haven’t seen anything like it in my life. The buildings were the best example of medieval timber frame

By Michaela and @the_daxie_trouble I’ve been wanting to explore Suffolk for such a long time and when we were invited to stay at one of the Chestnut pubs ( Chestmutts to the boys - Chestnuts dog-friendly website for discovering their pubs) I just had to choose the The Westleton Crown . This beautiful, super dog-friendly inn takes pride of place on the edge of a quintessential Suffolk village green and is also very close to the beach. What's not to like! SANDY PAWS STAYCATIO

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

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.

Chestnut Guide to Summer adventures for our pint-size guests

Things to do this Spring in East Anglia, all within easy reach of our pubs, inns and restaurants. NORFOLK From the dog-friendly beaches and their neighbouring seaside towns to its many historic landmarks, Norfolk has an array of activities on offer for you and yours this Spring. CHESTNUT PUBS IN NORFOLK - The Globe Inn , The Feathers , The Lawns ACTIVITIES & WALKS Sheringham Park - walk through the park and see the beautiful wildflowers which grow there throughout the Sp

'If food waste was a country, it’d be the third biggest contributor of greenhouse gases after China and USA.' - Wrap Food waste is a global issue and something we have great awareness of at Chestnut. We are conscious of the produce we use in our kitchens; where we source it, how it is grown or reared, and the impact our choices have on our environment and community. We actively seek ways to improve and make our contribution to much needed change in our industry. Even the sma