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6 events,
Interwoven Lives exhibition opens
Exhibition runs until 2nd July. Note opening days and times (closed Mondays). The Fry Art Gallery and Exhibition will re-open on Sunday 2nd April 2023 at the following times Monday Closed Tuesday 2pm – 5pm Wednesday 2pm – 5pm Thursday 2pm – 5pm Friday 2pm – 5pm Saturday 11am – 5pm Sunday and bank holidays […]
Art & Design exhibition opens
Runs until 29th October. Note opening days and times (closed Mondays). Free. The Fry Art Gallery and Exhibition will open on Sunday 2nd April 2023, and will remain open until Sunday 29th October at the following times: Monday Closed Tuesday 2pm – 5pm Wednesday 2pm – 5pm Thursday 2pm – 5pm Friday 2pm – 5pm […]
Exchange Gallery Shadow & Light
Library Opening Times Mon- Thurs 9am - 5.30pm Fri 9am -7pm Sat 9am- 5pm
Santus Circus in Saffron Walden
Showtimes: Thursday 25th May: 5pm & 7.30pm Friday 26th May: 5pm & 7.30pm Saturday 27th May: 2pm & 5pm Sunday 28th May: 2pm & 5pm Monday 29th May: 2pm & 5pm Tuesday 30th May: 5pm only Wednesday 31st May: 5pm & 7.30pm Thursday 1st June: 5pm & 7.30pm Friday 2nd June: 5pm & 7.30pm Saturday […]
6 events,
Half Term Activity: Green Man Mask
Half Term Activity: Green Man Mask
30 minute session between 10.10 and 14.30 £2.40 per child. Adult admission applies. www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org
6 events,
St Mary’s Church Saffron Walden: Lunchtime Concert
St Mary’s Church Saffron Walden: Lunchtime Concert
Titika Maragoula: Soprano Richard Carr: piano Lunchtime concerts start at 1.10pm and last approximately 40 minutes. Refreshments available from 12.30pm.
7 events,
World Bicycle Day
World Bicycle Day
Town and District Council join forces for World Bicycle Day! Saffron Walden Town Council (SWTC) and Uttlesford District Council (UDC) are delighted to be hosting FREE family fun activities to […]
Half Term Activity: Decorate a Lion
Half Term Activity: Decorate a Lion
Help us decorate a lion for our summer art trail. Drop-in from 10.00 to 12.30 Free + free refreshments. Adult admission prices applies. www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org
12 events,
Model Railway Exhibition
Model Railway Exhibition
Saffron Walden Model Railway Club presents a model railway exhibition. Various working layouts plus traders, club members demonstrating, 3D printing and Metal Kit building. Light refreshments. Entrance fee: £4, Concession […]
Historic Building Tours: 29-31 Church Street & 17 Market Hill
Historic Building Tours: 29-31 Church Street & 17 Market Hill
Come and explore inside this much-cherished Garde 1 listed, 14th century property, part of the Old Sun Inn and for many years an antiques shop, as it enters a new era with a new owner. Learn about plans for its future and discover new facts about its past Hear an introductory talk on the building, […]
6 events,
St Mary’s Church Saffron Walden: Lunchtime Concert
St Mary’s Church Saffron Walden: Lunchtime Concert
Krassimira Jeliazkova: Violin Elizabeth Mucha: Piano Lunchtime concerts start at 1.10pm and last approximately 40 minutes. Refreshments available from 12.30pm.
5 events,
Saffron Walden Food Tours
Saffron Walden Food Tours
With local food specialist, Rachel Hewlett. Minimum of 2 people per tour, maximum of 10. The tour will start promptly at 11am outside Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre (1 Market […]
5 events,
Fry Art Gallery Talk
Fry Art Gallery Talk
Marianne Straub RDI: A Designer's Designer's. A talk by Mary Schoeser MA, FRSA Tickets £6 on the door or from www.fryartgallery.org
8 events,
Big Green Eco Market & Car Boot Sale
Big Green Eco Market & Car Boot Sale
For more information or to book a pitch email bookings@saffronwalden.gov.uk or call 01799 619845 Car boot pitch fees: Cars £10 Cars and trailer £15 Vans £15 No commercial traders for car boot pitches. www.thegreatbiggreenweek.co.uk
Saffron Walden Bandstand season – Hadstock Silver Band
Saffron Walden Bandstand season – Hadstock Silver Band
With a diverse mix of brass band classics and popular music. Said Di Pannell, the bands’ Musical Director, “ we are delighted to be taking part in this exciting season of music for Saffron Walden and surrounding villages - with this a new venue for our band, we are all very much looking forward to […]
8 events,
400th Anniversary of Great Ringing Day
The bell ringers of St Mary’s Church, Saffron Walden, will once again celebrate “Great Ringing Day” (GRD). This event is held annually and results from a bequest by Thomas Turner, a local mercer and benefactor, who died in June 1623. The story goes that Turner became lost whilst walking in woods near Saffron Walden but […]
Ashdon Open Gardens
Ashdon Open Gardens
Proceeds to All Saints Church, Ashdon Tickets £5 per adult, children free (all payments are cash only). Refreshments and lunches available. Tickets available on the day from 'The Cart' in the centre of the village on the bridge - CB10 2ET and at All Saints Church Rooms in Church Lane - CB10 2HG
7 events,
Saffron Walden Museum Society Lecture: Buildings and Buriels: Evidence of Roman Life in Bishop’s Stortford
Saffron Walden Museum Society Lecture: Buildings and Buriels: Evidence of Roman Life in Bishop’s Stortford
A talk by Elizabeth Duru. Bishop's Stortford was recently in the news with the discovery of a major Roman site on Stane Street. Elizabeth Duru was involved in the dig and will give us a first hand account of what was found. Members of Saffron Walden Museum Society £1. Visitors most welcome £3. Cash only! […]
Saffron Walden Museum Society Lecture: Buildings and Burials, Evidence of Roman Life in Bishop’s Stortford.
Saffron Walden Museum Society Lecture: Buildings and Burials, Evidence of Roman Life in Bishop’s Stortford.
Speaker: Elizabeth Duru. Elizabeth lives in Saffron Walden and was part of the team which recently excavated Roman remains in Grange Paddocks, close to the Sports Centre. Members of Saffron Walden Museum Society £1. Visitors most welcome £3. Cash only! Some car parking in front of the Museum, opposite St Mary's Church
5 events,
A Taste of History: demonstration and tasting of salad through the ages with food historian Monica Askay
A Taste of History: demonstration and tasting of salad through the ages with food historian Monica Askay
Join cook and food historian Monica Askay for a demonstration and tasting of salads from medieval times to the 18th century. Be inspired to create your own historical salads at home! £40 per person (over 18s only). Museum entry and refreshments included. Find out more on www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org or call 01799 510333
5 events,
St Mary’s Church Saffron Walden: Lunchtime Concert
St Mary’s Church Saffron Walden: Lunchtime Concert
Joanna Lam: Piano Lunchtime concerts start at 1.10pm and last approximately 40 minutes. Refreshments available from 12.30pm.
5 events,
Saffron Walden Food Tours
Saffron Walden Food Tours
With local food specialist, Rachel Hewlett. Each tour must be booked in advance via the link below or by telephoning Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre on 01799 524002. The tour will start promptly at 11am outside Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre (1 Market Place). Suitable for adults only. Minimum of 2 people per tour. For […]
10 events,
Watercolour Workshop: Birds & Feathers
Watercolour Workshop: Birds & Feathers
This workshop will explore contrasting textures of birds' feathers: from soft and fluffy to large & well defined. Participants will discover how to capture likeness without overworking their piece, and will create a beautiful bird painting to take home. For more information and to book please visit www.ninaburgessart.com
Make & Munch: A Free Creative Activity for Grown Ups
Make & Munch: A Free Creative Activity for Grown Ups
Bring along your own art & craft projects and enjoy great company and free refreshments. New to making? Not a problem! Try your hand at crochet and collage.
Historic Building Tours: 29 -31 Church Street and 17 Market Hill
Historic Building Tours: 29 -31 Church Street and 17 Market Hill
Come and explore inside this much-cherished Garde 1 listed, 14th century property, part of the Old Sun Inn and for many years an antiques shop, as it enters a new era with a new owner. Learn about plans for its future and discover new facts about its past Hear an introductory talk on the building, […]
5 events,
Sewards End Open Gardens
Sewards End Open Gardens
Entrance £5 (under 12s free) Tickets available from sewardsendvillagehall@gmail.com or buy on the day. At least 12 gardens open throughout the village. Free parking off Redgates Lane (disabled parking only at Village Hall). Teas and other refreshments available at Village Hall. In memory of Jenny Barnes Proceeds shared between The Eve Appeal and the Sewards […]
Saffron Walden and District Footpaths Association: Walk
Saffron Walden and District Footpaths Association: Walk
Cutlers Green (Thaxted). Parking at Loves Farm. Grid reference: TL 591 304. Postcode: CM6 2QA. The times shown are for leaving the walk start. Please arrive in good time for the start. If you are unable to to get to the start, contact us in good time on saffron-walden@hotmail.co.uk and we may be able to arrange […]
4 events,
4 events,
The Emporium
A variety of stalls selling small-scale gifts and seasonal items, cards, advent calendars, vintage/retro, collectables, bric-a-brac, knitwear, and home-made preserves. Approximate times 09:00 until 16:00. Disabled access at rear of Town Hall via internal lift. Details/to book a table: 01371 830783.
6 events,
Arts Society Saffron Walden Lecture
Arts Society Saffron Walden Lecture
SUSAN KAY-WILLIAMS PAINTING WITH A NEEDLE – 18TH CENTURY FOR GENTLEMEN AND BOTANISTS By the 18th century the dyers had learned how to make a much greater range of colours and we see the growth of two particular activities – embroidered clothes and embroidered art. In particular this period saw the birth of the gentleman’s […]
St Mary’s Church Saffron Walden: Lunchtime Concert
St Mary’s Church Saffron Walden: Lunchtime Concert
Philip Sunderland: Organ Lunchtime concerts start at 1.10pm and last approximately 40 minutes. Refreshments available from 12.30pm.
Arts Society Saffron Walden Lecture
Arts Society Saffron Walden Lecture
SUSAN KAY-WILLIAMS PAINTING WITH A NEEDLE – 18TH CENTURY FOR GENTLEMEN AND BOTANISTS By the 18th century the dyers had learned how to make a much greater range of colours and we see the growth of two particular activities – embroidered clothes and embroidered art. In particular this period saw the birth of the gentleman’s […]
4 events,
Saffron Walden Food Tours
Saffron Walden Food Tours
With local food specialist, Rachel Hewlett. Minimum of 2 people per tour, maximum of 10. The tour will start promptly at 11am outside Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre (1 Market Place). Suitable for adults only. For group bookings of 4 + people, please call 01799 524002 to access a group discount. https://www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk/product/saffron-walden-food-tours-thursday-22nd-june-2023/
7 events,
Free Creative Sessions: Messy Clay Play
Free Creative Sessions: Messy Clay Play
Free refreshments also provided! www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org
Saffron Walden Bandstand Season
Saffron Walden Bandstand Season
Saffron Walden Town Council (SWTC) is excited to launch its first Bandstand Season on Saturday 10 June. It will run weekly on Saturdays between 12 noon and 2pm from the bandstand in Jubilee Garden, CB10 1EH. From jazz to funk, and choirs to theatrical performances, all genres are covered - there will be something for […]
4 events,
Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day
Organised by Saffron Walden Town Council and Carver Barracks. Times and details to be confirmed.
5 events,
Saffron Walden and District Footpaths Association: Walk
Saffron Walden and District Footpaths Association: Walk
Bustard Green (Lindsell). A stroll on the Green to look at the wild flowers, followed by light refreshments. Parking towards eastern side of the Green, as directed on the day. Grid reference: TL 649 284. Postcode: CM6 3QP The times shown are for leaving the walk start. Please arrive in good time for the start. If […]
St Mary’s Church Saffron Walden: Lunchtime Concert
St Mary’s Church Saffron Walden: Lunchtime Concert
St Mary's Brass Quintet Lunchtime concerts start at 1.10pm and last approximately 40 minutes. Refreshments available from 12.30pm.
4 events,
Saffron Walden Food Tours
Saffron Walden Food Tours
With local food specialist, Rachel Hewlett. Each tour must be booked in advance via the link below or by telephoning Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre on 01799 524002. The tour will start promptly at 11am outside Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre (1 Market Place). Suitable for adults only. Minimum of 2 people per tour. For […]