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Dec 23, 20247 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 16, 20243 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.
Nov 2, 20246 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.
Oct 30, 20243 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
Aug 6, 20242 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
Jun 21, 20243 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....
Apr 16, 20241 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...
Mar 4, 20245 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...
Feb 26, 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 20, 20242 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...
Jan 9, 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...
Oct 18, 20233 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...
Sep 26, 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 22, 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...
Aug 31, 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...
Mar 23, 20232 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 6, 20234 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...
Feb 23, 20232 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...
Dec 22, 20223 min read
FIELD TO FORK GAME DINNER
Written by Charlie Branwhite, guest to our Field to Fork dinner and Sandy Paws Stay As a couple whose passions and hobbies encompass all...
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