02/06/2026
It’s with a heavy heart that we share some news with you all.
After much thought, we have made the difficult decision that we will be leaving The Kings Arms at the end of January 2027.
We are sharing this now, in June, to ensure that all existing bookings can go ahead as planned, and to give plenty of time to find the right new custodians for this very special pub.
The Kings Arms is a fantastic pub — full of life, character, and incredible support from this community. That’s exactly why we want to do this properly, giving it the best chance to continue thriving long after we’ve gone.
This hasn’t been an easy decision. There are so many positives to bringing up our boys here — the community, the sense of belonging, the endless supply of chocolate! But there are challenges too: interrupted bedtimes, cancelled plans, missed weekends, and the constant difficulty of stepping away or planning time as a family.
We feel the time is right to experience a more “normal” family life while the boys are still young.
We will miss being at the heart of village life more than we can say — the chats, the laughter, the busy nights, and doing what we can to help out.
We’ve had a fantastic run, and we’re incredibly grateful for all the support you’ve shown us over the years, as staff, customers friends and family.
Over the coming months, we will do everything we can to support and encourage new tenants, and to ensure The Kings Arms continues to be the wonderful pub we all know and love.
For now, it’s very much business as usual — and we look forward to many more great times together before we say goodbye.
With heartfelt thanks,
Carolyn & Woody
