From telescopes to tortoises, meteorites to the moon landing, Saffron Walden Museums next exhibition “We Choose to Go to the Moon” will showcase the fascinating science and culture of the final frontier. See a facsimile of the Apollo 11 flight plan, get up close to meteorites and hear the fascinating stories of animals that […]
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Bilge Rats - Live! With support from Sorry Not Sorry and Systems Gone Down Saturday, 1st March 2025 Doors: 19:30 £5 Entry (pay at the door) Set sail for a night of high-energy live music as Bilge Rats take the stage at Fairycroft House! With raucous pirate rock, electrifying covers, a popular Rock, […] |
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Screened at Saffron Screen. Cast: Yasmine Naghdi, Matthew Ball, Thomas Whitehead, Christina Arestis, Joonhyuk Jun, Leticia Dias, Annette Buvoli Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful woman, Odette, he is enraptured. But she is under a spell that holds her captive, allowing her […] |
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Art Society Spring Exhibition
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No need to book. Concerts start at 11.30am and last approximately 40 minutes with refreshments available from 10.45am. |
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The extremely popular All Star Jam Night returns with traditional Pie & Mash available. (£9 per portion) This is an evening to enjoy musical performances, created by you. Individuals and groups all welcome. If you would like to have a go, just turn up, put your name on the board, plug in and play. There is […] |
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Ian Wolter: Perfection
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Work in Progress – Collections sneak peek
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Mayor’s Quiz Night – Football Club - Saturday 08 March Thanks to the generosity of Saffron Walden Town Football Club, the Quiz Night in aid of the Mayor, Cllr Deryk Eke’s chosen charities on Saturday 08 March will be held at; Catons Lane, CB10 2DU. Tickets at £5 each are on sale at the […]
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Screened at Saffron Screen. Director: Max Webster Cast: David Tennant, Cush Jumbo David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an ‘enthralling’ (★★★★★ Daily Telegraph) new production of Shakespeare’s MACBETH, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen. Unsettling intimacy and brutal […] |
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Usually takes place on the 2nd Sunday of the month (6.30pm in Summer and 4pm in winter). Using the liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer this service includes an anthem and musical settings sung by the choir along with hymns and a sermon. |
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Art Society Spring Exhibition
Ian Wolter: Perfection
Work in Progress – Collections sneak peek
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Evita
Performances at 7.30pm each evening, with a matinee at 2.30pm on the Saturday. Ticket prices from £12 to £18 plus booking fees. |
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No need to book. Concerts start at 11.30am and last approximately 40 minutes with refreshments available from 10.45am. |
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Music Quiz Night Every second Thursday of the month Doors 19:30 for 20:00 start Entry £1 (pay before the quiz starts) 🎵 Music Quiz Night at Fairycroft House! 🎵 Think you know your music? Put your knowledge to the test at our Music Quiz Night, held every second Thursday of the month at Fairycroft House in […] |
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ENGLISH TOURISM WEEK 14 – 23 March
The Tourist Information Centre will have a limited supply of special saffron buns each day throughout this promotional week (except Sundays, when the TIC will be closed). See also separate event listings for 18th and 20th March. Information is beneath too. ENGLISH TOURISM WEEK EVENT – in Saffron Walden. Saffron Walden Town Council (SWTC) is […] |
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The Saboteurs - Live Saturday 15th March 2025 20:00 19:00 £5 on the door Pay on the door Live Music – The Saboteurs Date: Saturday, 15th March Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM Entry: £5 Venue: Fairycroft House, 37 Audley Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3HD Get ready for a fantastic night of indie rock […] |
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Art Society Spring Exhibition
Ian Wolter: Perfection
Work in Progress – Collections sneak peek
ENGLISH TOURISM WEEK 14 – 23 March
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ENGLISH TOURISM WEEK EVENT – in Saffron Walden. Saffron Walden Town Council (SWTC) is hosting an event on Tuesday 18 March for English Tourism week. Named as The Times 'best place to live in the east'!, Saffron Walden has so much to offer, to residents and visitors alike. English Tourism week is an annual celebration […] |
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No need to book. Concerts start at 11.30am and last approximately 40 minutes with refreshments available from 10.45am.
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Come and join us for a FREE Accessible Yoga Class and drop in session No mats needed (you may bring one if you want to) Accessible for all bodies No experience needed Wear comfortable clothes Barefoot or socks (shoes off) Yoga 6 - 7pm. Drop in any time/stay after yoga for tea, snacks and relaxing […] |
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To mark English Tourism Week 2025, a guided walk of Saffron Walden has been arranged which will culminate in a FREE saffron bun for each participant! (NB. allergens may include wheat, yeast, dairy, egg, and the buns will of course contain saffron). Places must be pre-booked at Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre - don't delay, […] |
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Screened at Saffron Screen. Director: Paul Dugdale Cast: Hans Zimmer, Billie Eilish, Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert captures an extraordinary live performance of some of Zimmer’s most revered compositions, including music from Dune, Gladiator, Interstellar, The Lion King, and much more. Decades of cinematic masterpieces are brought […] |
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HMS Lapwing 80th Anniversary
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Tickets in person from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre or online at www.saffronhall.com |
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Screened at Saffron Screen. Cast: Vadim Muntagirov The Capulets and Montagues are sworn enemies. Yet it is love at first sight for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet when they meet each other at the Capulet ball, into which Romeo has snuck. The two fall in love and they profess their devotion to each other at Juliet’s […] |
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Art Society Spring Exhibition
Ian Wolter: Perfection
Work in Progress – Collections sneak peek
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No need to book. Concerts start at 11.30am and last approximately 40 minutes with refreshments available from 10.45am. |
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The Garden Youth Music Spring Concert: Thursday 27th March, Joanna Eden will be hosting a concert performed by the incredible young musicians; from song writers, to vocalists, to instrumentalists, this group will give you an evening to remember. Entry for this event is free, but donations will be accepted towards The Garden – Youth Music […] |
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Curious Cures – Medicine in the Medieval World
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Concert: Concert - Skálholt Cathedral Choir & Saffron Walden Choral Society (free entry) Date: Saturday 29th March 2.30-3.45pm Venue: St Mary’s Church, Saffron Walden Entry: Free with donations to St Mary’s Church More information and booking link (although that booking is not essential): https://www.trybooking.com/uk/ELJD
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Northern Soul Disco Saturday 29th March 2025 20:00 19:30 £5 Pay on the door Northern Soul Disco – A Night of Soulful Sounds! Date: Saturday 29th March 2025 Time: 20:00 – 00:00 Entry: £5 on the door Venue: Fairycroft House, 37 Audley Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3HD Get ready to dance the night away […] |
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Ian Wolter: Perfection
Work in Progress – Collections sneak peek
Curious Cures – Medicine in the Medieval World
New Zealand – An Artists View: Paintings by Peter Morffew
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The extremely popular All Star Jam Night returns with traditional Pie & Mash available. (£9 per portion) This is an evening to enjoy musical performances, created by you. Individuals and groups all welcome. If you would like to have a go, just turn up, put your name on the board, plug in and play. There is […] |
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Easter Adventure Quest at Audley End House and Gardens
Join us for an adventure quest at Audley End this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward! You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or […] |
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Bardfield Murals: Ravilious, Bawden, Rowntree and Others – The Fry Art Gallery
Finding a Home at The Fry – The Fry Art Gallery
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Screened at Saffron Screen. Cast: Sondra Radvanovsky, SeokJong Baek, Anna Princeva, Adam Palka The beautiful but icy Princess Turandot will only marry a man who can correctly answer three riddles. Those who fail are brutally beheaded. But when an unknown prince arrives, the balance of power in Turandot’s court is forever shaken, as the mysterious stranger […] |
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Please email us if you have any questions:
tourism@saffronwalden.gov.uk
01799 524002
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1 Market Place, Saffron Walden. CB10 1HR
Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday: 9.30am to 4pm
Bank Holidays: 10.30am to 1pm
(Easter to August only)
