Location: Saffron Walden
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What to do and see in Saffron Walden, England: The Best Things to do Good for Couples
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. Saffron Grange Vineyard
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Saffron Grange is a family-run vineyard on the outskirts of Saffron Walden, producing premium quality English sparkling wines. Our land sits on the same chalk seam which runs from Northern France’s renowned wine regions, up through Sussex and into Essex. We are open by appointment only. Please visit our website for details of our tour dates or to book onto a tour.
Reviewed By Ashers1946 - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Excellent, informative and very friendly tour of this relatively young vineyard. All outdoors with a sit down presentation inside an open sided marquee so very Covid safe. Owner Paul's enthusiasm for his 12 year old venture shines through and the sparkling wines (not champagnes!) are very drinkable, even to a sparkling sceptic like me - my wife is a devotee and she loved the wines. The planned new winery will open up a wider range of product which, with the existing offer, can only be celebrated as a triumph in this corner of Essex. Wonderful way to pass a couple of hours.
2. 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.
3. Saffron Screen
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
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 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.
6. Audley End House and Gardens
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4.0 based on 1,390 reviews
Built by the first Earl of Suffolk, Lord Treasurer to James I, this Jacobean-style house is one of the most magnificent of its type in England.
Reviewed By Dan2847 - Barling, United Kingdom
Just re-joined English Heritage and this was our first visit to Audley End House great gardens and the house really is fantastic great architecture, will be visiting again very soon
