Despite the weather, the spring flowers are starting to make a lovely show in the Arboretum behind the pub. The snowdrops and daffodils are out, and later in the year there will be bluebells as well.
Spring comes to the Arboretum
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Our new menu is here!
Featuring such delights as roast pork with apricot stuffing, you’re sure to find something to please on our delicious new menu. Visit the food page to download.
A look back at 2019
Well, the new year is nearly upon us and that’s always a good time for a look back at how things have gone over the last few months. to start off with, we’d like to thank all our loyal customers for supporting us over the year. A lot of our customers are locals and pop… Read more »
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
It takes a lot of time, effort and organisation to get the Swettenham Arms looking its festive best – but we’re there! With the aim of two men, a lorry, a cherry picker, lots of ladders and some safety equipment we’ve got our Christmas lights up in the big trees out by the car park,… Read more »
We’re counting down to bonfire night 2019!
Those of you who are regulars will know that bonfire night is a big event for us here at the Swettenham Arms. We spend a good few weeks beforehand building our bonfire, which is held on the field by the Quinta Lovell Arboretum at the side of the lavender field. Holding it there means it’s… Read more »
Why we love autumn
It’s autumn, possibly our favourite time of year! Yes, we love summer too and we’re set up for it with our stunning lavender meadow and three beer gardens – but when there’s a chill in the air we love to retreat indoors and light the log fires. Although… Read more »
Time for us to get to work on our lavender
If you haven’t yet been to see our stunning lavender meadow, then hurry, hurry, hurry! It’s been looking magnificent all summer, and now the flowers are starting to draw to a close. You’ve still got time to come and enjoy a drink in the beer garden, breathe in the fragrance of our thousands of plants… Read more »
There’s something for everyone at The Swettenham Arms
Like all businesses, the Swettenham Arms has evolved over the years. We’ve worked very hard to make our beautiful rural venue a destination pub, and we think that we’ve finally succeeded in offering something for everyone! Here’s what we do. Walkers, cyclists and nature lovers: the area around the pub is a paradise for walkers. If… Read more »
The Swettenham Arms – the perfect venue for all car fans
As many of you will already know, we’ve been running our classic car and motorbike evenings for a few years now. They’re extremely popular, and we’ve had people turning up in pretty much anything with an engine! We’re had some lovely Silver Ghost Rolls Royces, classic Aston… Read more »
Swettenham walks: Brereton Country Park
Although most of our customers know that we have the beautiful Quinta Lovell Arboretum right behind the pub, not everyone knows that we have lots of other walk options as well. At this time of year, there are stunning views across the Dane Valley as well as hedgerows full of wild flowers to brighten your… Read more »
Latest News From The Swettenham Arms
Fun for all the family
In 2013 we’ve introduced a croquet lawn and a children’s soft tennis play area.
Did someone say 'G&T'?
To celebrate summer, our speciality gin bar is open for business! Choose from a wide range of speciality gins, served with Fevertree tonic and ice for the perfect summer drink.
The Arboretum is blooming
The spring flowers are starting to come out in the Arboretum – daffodils, peonies and more. Take a walk this weekend and see what you can spot.
