The fab Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland, Northumberland, is about to launch a series of intimate guest chef dinners at its lovely new Gatehouse building, starting on May 6 with Martin Sweeney from The Tramshed, Shoreditch. Lord Crewe head chef Simon Hicks (pictured) is also taking over the new venue for a series of cookery workshops in June and July. Check the website for the full events programme.
Lord Crewe Arms, Blanchland DH8 9SP, tel 01434 677100
www.lordcrewearmsblanchland.co.uk