The Almanac

Pannage, the red deer rut, the redwoods turning gold and a Ghost Train at half term. Our pick of what to do in the New Forest this October, and somewhere warm to end up.

The final three PIGs in our 15-year story, from the north Cornish coast and the South Downs to Rosemary Verey’s famous gardens in the Cotswolds. Meet the newest houses in the litter.

Say hello to our new pour behind the bar, Fielden Whisky! To celebrate, we've got a tasty End of Summer Spritz for you to try at home (or at your favourite PIG!) - this is a drink made for making the most of those last golden evenings.

A hearty handful of our original gang started where it all began at THE PIG in the New Forest – including our Group Head Chefs, Andy, Lex and Kamil. For fifteen years, they’ve collected favourite memories and meaningful milestones from the kitchen, the garden and our growing litter. Here’s a glimpse into their stories…

Celebrate 15 years of THE PIG, in the New Forest, from our first hotel in Brockenhurst to the people, places and PIG traditions that started it all.

A cathedral full of circus, two thousand kinds of apple, oysters at Whitstable and a day cooking over fire in the woods. Our pick of what to do around Canterbury this October.

Part Two of THE PIG’s 15-year story, from THE PIG-on the beach in Dorset to Combe in Devon and Bridge Place in Kent. Discover the houses, history and stories behind three more PIGs.

Back when we were coming up with the idea of little nibbles to eat with a drink before dinner - which we now call Piggy Bits - we had a crack at making the ultimate Scotch egg!

This is one of THE PIG classics that we have had on numerous menus since we started!

A classic PIG recipe, our Beetroot & Blue Vinny Salad is perfect for the changing season!

Wiltshire-based brand Bramley is renowned for natural, sustainable luxury bath and body products - including exclusive PIG products inspired by our Kitchen Gardens!

"Victorian greenhouses hark back to a time of discovery, a period in which plant collecting was big business" - get to know one of our OG friends, Alitex.