Through Surrey County Council’s Active Travel Programme, the pub introduced a staff e-bike and installed secure cycle parking, an e-bike charging point and a free public bike repair station. Free ‘Dr Bike’ sessions helped residents get old bikes back on the road.
The pub grows herbs, fruit and vegetables for the kitchen. It uses coffee grounds as fertiliser and spent beer as a slug deterrent, and gives pet fur to birds as nesting material. Outdoor furniture is built from reclaimed scaffold boards and poles. Seasonal menus and local sourcing help cut waste, and the pub supports village litter picks.
Customers say they now cycle more, recycle differently, grow their own herbs and compost coffee grounds after seeing what the pub does.
The pub’s approach has also been recognised with the BII NITA Sustainability Training Award and Shepherd Neame Sustainable Pub of the Year.
The Old House at Home proves that meaningful environmental change comes from commitment, creativity and a community willing to join in.
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Prize details:
Two Premier League tickets with hospitality fulfilled by Sky Business - to a game of your choice from a select list. Eligible for 2026 Premier League home games in the 2025/26 season
Two sets of two tickets from Diageo