Things to do in Saffron Walden

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Things to Do in Saffron Walden

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Historic estate blending Jacobean, Regency, and Victorian architecture, with expansive gardens and engaging falconry displays. Showcases original furnishings and interactive kitchen exhibits.
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Victorian garden showcasing diverse plant life, peaceful picnic spots, a historical kitchen garden, and a delightful maze. Features tranquil compartments for relaxation.
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Diverse museum with a mix of local history, intriguing Egyptian artifacts, and natural history exhibits. Features engaging displays including a mummy and notable wildlife specimens.
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Vineyard tour in scenic surroundings with a focus on nature and environmental care, complemented by educational wine tastings and local produce pairings.
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  • Wheresmebus
    Nantwich, UK300 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We thought this was English Heritage at it’s best, though we visited during a time when there were no special events going on. Lots of rooms available to view, and parkland to visit. However after trekking over to the produce garden, we were disappointed to find that the café there was closed – could have done with being told this when we first arrived. Also, the car park seemed to be some distance away from the house. We’d arrived on foot, having taken a perfectly do-able walk over from Saffron Walden, partly within the parkland, (about a mile).
    Written 30 September 2024
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  • Jodi May
    164 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The gardens and hedge maze are an absolute treat. It's peaceful and beautiful and when I visited with a friend in the summer, we had so much fun relaxing in the gardens and then completing the hedge maze. It's hidden from the rest of town but an absolute must-see. I remember going here as a child and it still holds a special place in my heart.
    Written 16 December 2024
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  • RachelS
    171 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had the most wonderful talk from the curator visiting as part of a coach tour organised by the Bury society. The depth of information and curation was incredible. The art works themselves were fascinating and this group of artists is clearly overlooked. A must see! Worth visiting the gardens behind the gallery too!
    Written 22 September 2024
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  • Marco R
    Cambridge, UK112 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I spent a great Sunday afternoon with my 4y old daughter. The new astronomy exhibition is very nice, my daughter loved looking into the spaceship, listening to astronaut while they land on the moon and then... dressing up like a Roman, discover fossil in the sad pit, playing with a Tudor dolls house, caressing a fox and hedgehog, looking at Egyptian mummies..very comprehensive!
    Written 9 February 2025
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  • Amy
    Hertfordshire, UK209 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Saffron Grange is a fabulous vineyard! We visited for a tour & tasting in June and had a brilliant time - the tour was really informative and the wines we tasted at the end were great, the cheese board was a great addition to the tasting experience. We liked Saffron Grange so much that we returned for one of their seafood Sundays in August and I’m sure we’ll go back again.
    Written 28 August 2024
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  • Penny P
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Only went because someone said their market was amazing, its not, I just knew there'd be 5 stalls and there was. I come from a market town so needs a large outside coffee shop in centre not down alleys, enough empty shops about. Greggs coffee same as a £4 one, all the caffs were full so takeaway at £2 it was. Plus sausage rolls, hot and cooked !! For a market town I couldnt buy any Cheese.
    Written 8 September 2024
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  • Carrowdale
    Sussex UK397 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really worth a visit when in Saffron Walden. The towering spire itself is magnificent and the interior is flooded with light through the huge and beautiful stained glass windows. Plenty of information on the church history and also its community value.
    Written 28 April 2024
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  • 34612017
    London, UK107 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth doing even as adults. It is quite quirky but you can get your step count up really easily.
    Written 3 April 2023
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  • Alexander W
    Bishops Stortford, UK1,158 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We were passing by & popped in just to see what was on display, & ended up leaving with something.
    It’s a nice space with a range of art & other items on sale.
    Written 1 July 2022
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  • susieturner
    London, UK14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We have visited lots of contemporary galleries and this one had a great feel. We were warmly welcomed and there was a good range of fine art, ceramics and sculpture on display. We'll definitely keep in touch.
    Written 27 March 2018
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  • bigcol2014
    Nottingham, UK31 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    For a small town the Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre was very helpful with information and leaflets about the town trail, the local Maze and history of the herb Saffron. Far better than Cambridge which does not have a Information Centre but has a silly information bike situated in the market.
    Written 11 April 2023
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  • Bubbleliscious
    Billericay, UK51 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a fabulous find, staff so friendly and a wonderful selection of local crafts for sale, fell in love with the parrots -!will be returning
    Written 20 April 2018
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