Location: Saffron Walden
Top Things to do in Saffron Walden
Top Restaurants in Saffron Walden
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Saffron Walden, England
Saffron Walden is a market town in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England, 12 miles (19 km) north of Bishop's Stortford, 18 miles (29 km) south of Cambridge and 43 miles (69 km) north of London. It retains a rural appearance and some buildings from the medieval period. The 2001 parish population of 14,313 had risen to 15,504 by the 2011 census.
Restaurants in Saffron Walden
1. Fry Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By Allsort7 - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
A nice little art gallery in one of the best settings you could find, it's tucked in a delightful place down a walkway between old houses, works by local artists, there very good and very nice and knowledgeable staff.
2. Audley End Miniature Railway
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4.5 based on 510 reviews
The Audley End Miniature Railway and Enchanted Fairy and Elf Walk is a enjoyable day out for the whole family, full of innocent fun and imagination based near Saffron Walden, Essex.
3. Bridge End Garden
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4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By daffystjob - Manchester, United Kingdom
What a wonderful park,lots of little areas to walk around, walled gardens, a mini maze, etc, our dog and we ourselves had a lovely morning here despite the coldness of the winter's day. This park almost has the feel of a stately home garden with lots of architectual quirks and statues and on a summer's day you could easily spend the all day here with a picnic.
4. Saffron Walden Museum
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4.5 based on 141 reviews
Discover a world of hidden treasures in one of the country’s oldest purpose-built museums. This award-winning museum explores the archaeology, natural history and social history of north-west Essex and the wider world. Our collections include: Ancient Egypt, Archaeology, Ceramics and Glass, Costume and Textiles, Geology, Furniture and Woodwork, Local and Social History, Natural History and World Cultures. From stone axes to Samurai armour, Saxon riches to shields, spears and swords. You will also find toys, decorative arts, world cultures and even an Ancient Egyptian Mummy. At our family-friendly museum children can excavate in the archaeological sandpit, meet Wallace the Lion or explore the natural history discovery centre. With a rolling programme of special exhibitions, activities and events throughout the year, there’s always something new to see and do! Pic nic in our grounds next to the ruins of the 12th century Walden Castle or, walk to the centre of the medieval market town where you can shop, eat, relax and explore. There is a small car park and access for disabled visitors.
Reviewed By carolbB5171JA - Kings Langley, United Kingdom
Wow! Wow! Wow! Visitors are in for a real treat here - expect the unexpected. If you have children under 10 this is the place to go in the summer holidays - on arrival there are coat pegs on the left hand side of the entrance containing "I Spy" colourful clipboards, alongside rucksacks and real hats!! Little boy on our trip had a real Safari hat on with his gear. The museum is a Tardis - everything presented and catalogued beautifully from Ancient Egypt, to Wallace the Lion, Natural History, Mediaeval Furniture - the list goes on and on. For children there is a fantastic tank of Stick Insects to count and admire and cases of birds, small mammals etc. I assume this is all covered on the "I Spy" pages. On the second floor this is also a sand pit play area and chairs and table for small ones to draw at - pictures and crayons provided. For senior visitors there is a lift to all floors and also chair lifts up about five stairs between floors. So all ages catered for. Disabled toilets and ladies/gents on the ground floor. Entrance prices are so cheap and I believe you can purchase an annual season ticket for £8 so you could repeat your treat as often as you like as it certainly takes up a lot of time to appreciate everything.
5. Saffron Screen
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
6. Saffron Walden Market
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4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By gkw09 - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Dating back to the twelfth-century (1141), Saffron Walden is a charming and pleasant market town with medieval buildings and original features throughout the tourist trail. From independent stores to high-street retailers, restaurants to banks, the market town has it all but also retains a proper community feel. The streets are clean, buildings full of character and it remains but a short distance from Cambridge despite being in Essex. Generally, it is an all-round delightful place complete with bewitching heritage and useful amenities.
7. Saffron Hall
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Saffron Hall is an award-winning 740-seat performance space built in the grounds of Saffron Walden County High School. The hall’s critically acclaimed acoustic and state-of-the-art facilities surpass many of the world’s more established venues and since the hall opened in November 2013, artists including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Maxim Vengerov, Penguin Cafe, Nicola Benedetti, Courtney Pine and the Sixteen have performed on its stage. Saffron Hall is becoming a vibrant cultural centre for the region, offering outstanding artistic encounters in an expanding programme that weaves international artists together with local performance groups and learning and participation activities. The hall’s location within the County High allows it to be deeply involved in the life of the school, and to work closely both with its students and children from the surrounding primary schools.
Reviewed By kiwinorfolk - Norwich, United Kingdom
Just visited Saffron Hall to hear Courtney Pine, who was excellent. The Venue is on the edge of Saffron Walden, with easy access by road. It is also near to Audley End Station from where on occasions (see programme details they run a bus. The sound is better than I have heard in more well known halls. It is modern, very comfortable seats and good visibility. The bar area is attractive and there is the usual facilities. The car park to the rear seems to have plenty of space.
8. St. Mary's Church
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By KiwiKerry53 - Wellington, New Zealand
St Mary's is the largest of one of of the most beautiful in parish churches in Essex. Earliest parts of the church date back from 1250, with the majority being rebuilt between 1470 and 1525. The spire was added in 1832. The stained glass windows are beautiful and colourful.
9. Saffron Walden Turf Maze
10. Saffron Walden Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 34CC34
Great to see a small town market thriving and being supported so heavily by locals , some great food stalls and a wonderful community vibe , highly recommended .
