Castle Hedingham Community Pub Reopening Following Transformational Refurbishment

Popular community pub, The Wheatsheaf Inn in Castle Hedingham, officially reopens on Friday 17th July, following a combined investment of £192,000 from experienced licensee, Greg Morgan and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company.

The refurbishment breathes a new lease of life into The Wheatsheaf Inn to elevate and modernise the overall look and feel of the pub – ultimately enabling the licensee to further cement it as the go-to community hub for local customers.

Internally, the pub has been refurbished to include brand-new fixtures and fittings throughout – as well as a new darts board in the games area and an updated snug and bar area. The pub also includes two flatscreen televisions fitted with Sky and TNT sports for customers to enjoy.

Externally, the pub includes brand-new lighting and signage, two newly updated patio areas and seating available for around 80 people.

Passionate licensee, Greg, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the pub, with 20 years of hospitality experience behind him. Going forward the pub is committed to creating a dog and family friendly hub that brings people together and supports all aspects of community life.

Greg Morgan, licensee at The Wheatsheaf Inn, commented: “I’m absolutely thrilled with the refurbishment — the transformation has been truly phenomenal. Every detail has been carefully considered to ensure that The Wheatsheaf Inn feels fresh and exciting, while still retaining the warmth and character that makes this place so special for the community.

I am excited to be taking on The Wheatsheaf Inn and I would like to thank everyone, from our family and friends, to our customers and of course the team at Admiral Taverns, for all their ongoing support. I look forward to everything the future holds for this terrific community pub!”

Going forward, the pub will be hosting a busy schedule of regular entertainment for the community to enjoy, including a weekly quiz night on Tuesday evenings starting from 8pm, and regular live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. In addition, as part of his mission to give back to the local community, he will also be supporting regular fundraising events/community initiatives in the future.

The pub hosts an impressive range of drinks including Guinness, Cruzcampo, Moretti and much more. The pub will have a fantastic wine menu supplied and supported by a local producer, cocktails made to order, and ranged spirits to suit every palate and budget.

The Wheatsheaf Inn is owned by Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company with c. 1,365 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales.

James McIver, Business Development Manager at Admiral Taverns, added: “It has been an absolute pleasure working alongside Greg throughout this refurbishment journey. Watching his vision come to life has been incredibly rewarding and his passion for the community has shone through.

On behalf of myself and everyone at Admiral Taverns, I wish Greg and the entire team at The Wheatsheaf Inn the best of luck in the future.”

Notes to Editors

Admiral Taverns (“Admiral”) is the UK’s number one community pub group. Headquartered in Chester; the Group operates a national estate of c. 1,365 predominantly wet-led community pubs. Admiral’s unique operational approach has earnt industry recognition with the Group winning Best Community Pub Operator at the 2024 Publican Awards, whilst also being shortlisted for Best Partnership Pub Company (501+ Sites). In 2019, 2016 and 2013, Admiral Taverns won Best Leased and Tenanted Pub Company at the Publican Awards and ranked highly commended as Best Community Pub Operator in 2017. The Group has also been consistently highly rated by licensees in the industry’s independent annual Tenant Track survey, exceeding the scores of all its national peers.

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