A guide to making the most of summer Sundays in our region. From strolls around Farmers markets, to visits to vineyards and the best places to pick your own fruit. FARM SHOPS & FRUIT PICKING Sharrington Stawberries .in Holt, Norfolk, is a popular spot for picking your own berries. Sharrington Farm is independent and family run growing top quality asparagus, berries and soft fruits. You'll often find their strawberries on our menus. Willow Tree Farm Shop close to Long Melfo

Guest blog post by Anna @suffolksisters IN AND AROUND In April I headed over to the Westleton Crown, a delightful pub in the idyllic village of Westleton, Suffolk. Think an immaculately kept tree-lined village green and pond, quaint church, bookshop, tearoom and duck crossing signs! Enroute to my stay, I stopped off in the nearby historic town of Framlingham to visit family, and of course the famous Framlingham castle. I couldn’t believe how buzzing this town has become; the

Your ultimate guide for things to do in our region within easy reach of our Chestnut pubs with rooms! From festivals and carnivals, to family fun and summertime walks, art exhibitions and unique experiences. SUFFOLK The Suffolk landscape offers many different walking terrains from beach, to woodland, to heath. Try our Nine Stile Strid e around Long Melford for lush water meadows and woodland or our coastal Round Route walk that includes a pit stop at both The Westleton Crown

Summer dining across Chestnut's pubs with rooms.

Whether you're looking for a spot to build a sandcastle or would prefer to sunbathe with a book in hand, these six Suffolk beaches - and their respective villages and towns - are a must-see in or off season. ALDEBURGH AND THORPENESS The colourful, quintessential fishing town of Aldeburgh is home to independent shops, miles of shingle beach and Maggi Hambling's 'Scallop' - a giant tribute to one of Aldeburgh's most famous residents, Benjamin Britten. Another blue plaque to loo

With the exciting opening of our lodges at The Weeping Willow this month, we wanted to highlight some of the experiences, days out and family fun to be had around West Suffolk within easy reach of the pub. EXHILIRATING EXPERIENCES Go Ape Thetford: If you're up for an adventure, head to Go Ape Thetford , located near Bury St Edmunds. Go Ape offers exhilarating treetop adventures, including zip lines, rope courses, and Tarzan swings. It's a great activity for both children a

Written by Katie of @thesundayfeeling - gifted pr stay We’re fortunate to live just over an hour away from the beautiful North Norfolk coast. The golden sandy stretches of beach, picturesque towns and villages and wildlife-abundant, gently rolling countryside is what makes the county so appealing. Despite this, we don’t visit as much as we would love to, so when we were invited to experience the new Hidden Holt walking map and stay in one of the family rooms at The Feathers

We know that your pup is part of the family, so as the days get brighter, we want to share some of our tips for a weekend of wagging tails, walkies and wet noses. From things to see and do, to what to pack for a day out with your four-legged friend, this short guide covers it all. DOG FRIENDLY EVENTS DOGA, TURING LOCKE Get your yoga mat out for a relaxed morning of movement by Turing Locke with your four-legged friend. It is well known that our pooches can sense how we're fee

Six beaches that we recommend you visit in or off-season! Whether you're looking for somewhere to build sandcastles or sunbathe, or to walk along a coastal path and see the local wildlife, there's a shoreline with your name on it. BLAKENEY Known for boat trips to Blakeney Point to see the seal colonies, Blakeney is also an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The quaint village and coastline is more suited to 'grown ups' who enjoy bird-watching and hiking along the Norfolk Co

There are over fifty golf courses in East Anglia! We have made it easier to choose where you next tee off by whittling your options down to six courses we would recommend in our neck of the woods. From fanatics to new-comers, these clubs range from playing host to major tournaments to nine-holers, so there's something for everyone. GOG MAGOG OLD COURSE Cambridge This course isn't especially long, but has often been voted the best course in the Cambridge area. Par or birdie ch

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

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

Welcome to our Winter Guide for things to do in our region during the colder months of 2022. You'll find tips for the best walking routes along the Suffolk coast, our favourite Cambridgeshire spots to see snowdrops, our recommendations for getting up close to the seasons wildlife in Norfolk and family fun to be had in Essex - all within easy reach of one of our pubs. THE GREAT OUTDOORS New year, new gym membership? Enjoy a healthier lifestyle by exploring our region on foot,

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

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

It's time to pull on your Wellington boots and explore our region as its scenery turns a colourful array of rusts and burnt orange. Browse our guide to discover the best places to take in the changing landscape, to find East Anglian stately homes offering Halloween fun and to discover the perfect spot for Pumpkin picking. SUFFOLK Suffolk is bursting with seasonal fun this autumn. From illuminated stately homes to Curious Creature trails and our own arts and culture events. CH

By Rachel Ducker With over 45 miles of stunning coastline, it’s easy to see how North Norfolk pulls in so many visitors. Just north of Norwich is the Georgian town of Holt, full of gorgeous flint stoned buildings and plenty of galleries and independent shops. Home for the evening was ‘ The Feathers , ’ an ideal place to stay with our two boys under three – along with our “first born,” a Norfolk Terrier named Archie. If you follow me on Instagram , you will notice how much I e

Get out and about in East Anglia this Summer! From festivals and carnivals, to family fun and summertime walks -all within easy reach of our pubs, inns and restaurants. SUFFOLK The county that is home to the majority of our pubs is also home to some great Summer activities this year, including festivals celebrating music, food and our faithful four-legged friends. CHESTNUT PUBS IN SUFFOLK - The Ship , The Westleton Crown , The Northgate , The Packhorse Inn , The Black L

We are thrilled to be sponsoring this year's EA Festival, an exciting art and culture showcase in East Anglia for the best of our region's creative leaders in literature, media, art, environment and music. We’re equally as thrilled to be planning our own Chestnut Arts and Culture Month for later this Autumn, in partnership with the festival, where we will be inviting many of these local creative icons to host workshops, talks and special events at each of our pubs and restaur