A few events are coming up…
A few events are starting to appear once more in the Saffron Walden area as the lockdown is eased.
They are summarised here, but please continue to check before travelling.
Ongoing CAR TREASURE HUNT (OF THE VILLAGES AROUND SAFFRON WALDEN). Entry form £6, on sale at Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre. Closing date 30 September.
Ongoing AUDLEY END HOUSE & GARDENS: GARDENS, STABLE YARD & SERVICE WING ARE OPEN FOR PREBOOKED VISITS
www.english-heritage.org.uk/audley
Until 31 Aug CAMBRIDGE DRIVE IN CINEMA
www.cambridgefilmprojects.uk/the-cambridge-drive-in-cinema/
Until 27 Sept END MINIATURE RAILWAY – SUMMER FESTIVAL
Pre-booking is required. More details: www.audley-end-railway.co.uk
Until 13 Sept DRIVE-IN CINEMA AT IWM DUXFORD
https://www.iwm/org.uk/events/duxford-drive-in-cinema
27 – 31 Aug THURSTON’S FUNFAIR, SAFFRON WALDEN COMMON
Open weekdays 6pm, weekends 2pm. Covid compliant.
29 Aug SAFFRON WALDEN ART SOCIETY SUMMER POP-UP EXHIBITION
Sat 10am – 4pm, Bandstand, Jubilee Garden (off Hill St), Saffron Walden.
31 Aug LATE SUMMER BANK HOLIDAY
31 Aug – 1 Nov FRY ART GALLERY REOPENS (PRE-BOOKED ONLY)
Booking and admission is free. Walter Hoyle: a versatile artist. Also Random Spectacular – items chosen by the Gallery’s collection by fifty people from the arts world. Details: www.fryartgallery.org or call 01799 513779.
3 – 6 Sept THURSTON’S FUNFAIR, SAFFRON WALDEN COMMON
Open weekdays 6pm, weekends 2pm. Covid compliant.
5 Sept SAFFRON SCREEN REOPENS IN SAFFRON WALDEN
Sat Initially, films will be screened 5th, 6th, 7th , also 12th, 13th and 14th, with more expected to follow. Pre-book tickets. www.saffronscreen.com
13 Sept THE FORGOTTEN GARDENS OF EASTON LODGE, LITTLE EASTON
Sun CM6 2BB. Please check details and pre-book if possible: www.eastonlodge.co.uk
17 Sept AUDLEY END HOUSE & GARDENS: HOUSE WILL RE-OPEN FOR PREBOOKED VISITS www.english-heritage.org.uk/audley
18 Sep BATTLE OF BRITAIN PROMS AT IWM DUXFORD
Sept For more information visit www.iwm.org.uk/airshows
19 – 20 Sept BATTLE OF BRITAIN DUXFORD AIR SHOW
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
For more information visit www.iwm.org.uk/airshows
26 Sept HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR, SAFFRON WALDEN
Sat Start times at 11.00am, 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Pre-booked tour of 25 – 27 Church Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1JW. £14 per person, including tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits, on sale at Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre (tel. 01799 524002). www.douglaskentheritage.co.uk
11 Oct THE FORGOTTEN GARDENS OF EASTON LODGE, LITTLE EASTON
Sun CM6 2BB. Please check arrangements and pre-booking requirements at www.eastonlodge.co.uk
24 Oct – 1 Nov AUDLEY END MINIATURE RAILWAY – HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
1 Nov Booking is required. Tickets are not available on the day. More details:
www.audley-end-railway.co.uk/events/halloween-event-for-children-essex
30 Oct HISTORIC HOUSE HALLOWTIDE TALK, SAFFRON WALDEN
Fri Protecting buildings from evil. Pre-booked event starting at 8pm at 25 – 27 Church Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1JW. Tickets, £14, including wine, soft drinks and nibbles, on sale at Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre. Enquiries: 01799 524002. www.douglaskentheritage.co.uk