The White Swan re-opened in May2022 thanks to the trememdous effort and ambition of local people to save the last pub in the village. 6000 volunteer hours, a lot of donated equipment and materials from local residents and suppliers and some fab contractors got us there after an 18 month mega project.

There has been a pub on Gressenhall Green for more than 250 years, but in 2018 last orders were called and the doors closed.

With the threat of the site being redeveloped for housing, the Save Our Swan campaign was launched by village residents to raise money to buy the pub for the community.

Fundraising events and our pop-up pub, The Cygnet, helped raise awareness and money prior to a community share offer launch in September 2020.  Community shares were bought by 430 investors, and others contributed their valuable expertise and skills to support the campaign.

With the added help of a generous grant of £50,000 from The Plunkett Foundation and a £50,000 loan from Key Fund, the pub was purchased in January 2021 and work began on its transformation.

Outside, the old Stables was renovated and a wood-fired pizza oven installed to create a fantastic seating and dining area.

There's now a super welcoming and professional team on hand to provide a fantastic service in this special community space. We look forward to welcoming you to The White Swan soon

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