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THINGS TO GIFT AND DO THIS VALENTINE'S
Celebrate your love for good food, endless adventures in the east of England, and being able to share it with the people who matter most.
Feb 33 min read

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

HAWKSTONE: FROM COTSWOLDS TO COAST
When our founder announced off-handedly that he had popped to The Globe for a pint with Jeremy Clarkson there was only one explanation.
Dec 16, 20243 min read

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

48 Hours at The Lifeboat Inn, Thornham
Set on the edge of Thornham, north Norfolk, overlooking unspoilt expanses of salt marshes, our traditional pub with rooms is a cosy spot to
Oct 30, 20243 min read

TOP 5 FARMERS' MARKETS IN EAST ANGLIA
There is no better way to spend your lazy Saturday or Sunday than mooching around a local farmer's market for a few hours. From fresh flower
Aug 6, 20242 min read

IT'S ABOUT TIME FOR SOME SUMMER FOOD & DRINK
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....
Jun 21, 20243 min read


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

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


FOOD FOR EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK
Spring is beginning to show signs of arriving, yet there is still a chill in the air that can be cured with a hearty lunch or dinner at...
Feb 26, 20245 min read


NORFOLK FOOD HEROES MENU
We are proud to work with some of the best producers in our region, our Norfolk Heroes menu pays homage to some of our favourites! ​ From...
Feb 20, 20242 min read

TRY JANUARY
Who says you have to give things up in January? Rather than cutting things out, why not try something new to kick-start 2024; Whether...
Jan 9, 20242 min read


AUTUMN DINING
Nothing says autumn quite like crispy pork crackling and roast potatoes. Or maybe settling in by the fire and sharing a molten camembert...
Oct 18, 20233 min read

MEET THE BREWER: BARSHAM BREWERY
Wanting to create your own beer is all well and good, but little can be done if you don't have a brewery to make the magic happen. This...
Sep 26, 20233 min read

MEET THE CREATOR: DAVID WEBB
Amongst many talents, including fashion photography and successfully running the kitchen at The Eight Bells in Saffron Walden, David also...
Sep 22, 20233 min read

BIRTHDAY BEER: A QUICK INTRODUCTION
Toast a decade of Chestnut with Eastern Gold, a beer brewed with Barsham Brewery. This golden ale boasts a rich hue, long-lasting flavour...
Aug 31, 20233 min read

SUMMER DINING 2023
Summer dining across Chestnut's pubs with rooms.
Jun 7, 20233 min read


SAPLING AWAY DAY
Last Monday Team Chestnut headed over to Oxfordshire for Sapling's annual Tree Planting Party. Over 2000 trees were planted throughout...
Mar 23, 20232 min read


FOOD WASTE ACTION WEEK
It's Food Waste Action Week this week and we have been looking at all of the little ways we can make our fruit, veg' and pennies go...
Mar 6, 20234 min read

FEN FARM DAIRY - TEAM AWAY DAY
Last year a number of Chestnut chefs took a trip to Fen Farm Dairy, a key supplier of Chestnut dairy products. The team were transported...
Feb 23, 20232 min read
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