Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Saffron Walden March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Saffron Walden Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Saffron-Walden.dx182627)[Hotels in Saffron Walden](https://expedia.co.uk/Saffron-Walden-Hotels.d182627.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Saffron Walden](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Saffron-Walden.d182627.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Saffron Walden Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Saffron-Walden.d182627.Car-Hire-Guide)[Saffron Walden Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Saffron-Walden.d182627.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Saffron Walden ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Saffron Walden Types of activities [Saffron Walden travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Saffron-Walden.dx182627) ![Saffron Walden which includes street scenes, a city and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182627/5b9add0e-29ff-43ca-85fa-45a5970fd32e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Saffron Walden which includes street scenes, a city and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182627/5b9add0e-29ff-43ca-85fa-45a5970fd32e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bridge End Gardens which includes a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162684/34bf2563-f7f5-4764-abbb-44561a1d4399.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Saffron Walden showing heritage architecture and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182627/cfd4c52c-2236-4930-89ed-00bb0df59cf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Saffron Walden featuring a house, heritage architecture and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182627/6b1929ee-a2b1-4e63-ad39-d0df5ef4ef1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Saffron Walden Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Saffron Walden has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Saffron Walden, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Saffron Walden with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Saffron Walden Saffron Walden is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Saffron Walden, and make it a breeze to explore Saffron Walden and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Saffron Walden to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Saffron Walden, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Saffron Walden. #### Saffron Walden attractions Saffron Walden has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Saffron Walden to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Saffron Walden. Looking for things to do in Saffron Walden can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Saffron Walden ### Tours & day trips [See all 67 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Dive into History: Cambridge & Medieval England from London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49353462/f6002cdb-4fdb-4584-9ed0-b36f9d73ff5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dive into History: Cambridge & Medieval England from London 9h 30m Free cancellation available £84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dive-into-history-cambridge-medieval-england-from-london.a49353462.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Cambridge: University Alumni Tour with Kings College Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4517665/72a7bc3a-d57c-4b60-ba05-b8bdb0e0d277.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge: University Alumni Tour with Kings College Option 1h 30m+ 9.6/10 503 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cambridge-university-alumni-tour-with-kings-college-option.a4517665.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Cambridge: Alumni-Led Tour with King's College and Punt Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4579080/91fe21a9-036c-4fa8-beaf-da99f0ba4a06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge: Alumni-Led Tour with King's College and Punt Tour 2h 45m+ 9.2/10 254 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cambridge-alumni-led-tour-punt-w-kings-college-option.a4579080.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Cambridge University & Kings College Walking Tour By Alumni™](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4862971/27d522a6-9554-44d4-b3dc-39f8661da378.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge University & Kings College Walking Tour By Alumni™ 1h 30m+ 9.6/10 689 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cambridge-alumni-led-walking-tour-w-opt-kings-chapel.a4862971.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![London Private Tour with Exclusive Car and Options](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50254779/e7d6f276-5a5d-4b33-95f7-0fd8401476dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### London Private Tour with Exclusive Car and Options 1d Free cancellation available £300 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/london-private-tour-with-exclusive-car-and-options.a50254779.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Cambridge: Alumni-Led University Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44510571/af3d40b9-663d-4630-9022-1c8d7d04bc4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge: Alumni-Led University Ghost Tour 1h 9.2/10 55 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cambridge-university-ghost-tour-led-by-university-alumni.a44510571.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Cambridge: Shared Punting Tour with Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48266468/815bfcb7-ed41-4c5f-8ac2-a4c82b7d8a36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge: Shared Punting Tour with Guide 50m 9.2/10 82 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cambridge-shared-punting-tour-with-guide.a48266468.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Shared Chauffeured Punt Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3358337/d935e663-07fb-4601-adc5-b1a8cb3ec464.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Shared Chauffeured Punt Tour 50m 8.8/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £25 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shared-chauffeured-punt-tour.a3358337.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4042493/9b05e2dd-0a38-4c96-ac81-3a8ba80b36bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge 45m 9.8/10 266 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shared-guided-punting-tour-of-cambridge.a4042493.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Cambridge Riverside Walk From Queen’s College to Trinity College](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3319619/141ba14e-e71b-43bd-ad24-0ddd769cd361.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge Riverside Walk From Queen’s College to Trinity College 1h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cambridge-riverside-walk-from-queens-college-to-trinity-college.a3319619.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 35 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![London Private Tour with Exclusive Car and Options](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50254779/e7d6f276-5a5d-4b33-95f7-0fd8401476dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### London Private Tour with Exclusive Car and Options 1d Free cancellation available £300 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/london-private-tour-with-exclusive-car-and-options.a50254779.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Cambridge: 2-Hour Private University Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4552624/948889ec-d818-4709-ba4f-e224218e49c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge: 2-Hour Private University Walking Tour 2h 9.8/10 11 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £150 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cambridge-2-hour-private-university-walking-tour.a4552624.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Welcome to Cambridge: Private Tour including King's College Chapel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44798848/bb4526c0-fe5d-4114-8efa-d52b2c0d2e39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Welcome to Cambridge: Private Tour including King's College Chapel 3h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £395 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-of-cambridge-with-tickets-a-pub-drink.a44798848.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Private Cambridge Punting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1207284/f6a4cdda-9cfb-4084-80d7-9c82622e9a52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Cambridge Punting Tour 50m 10/10 13 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £109 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-cambridge-punting-tour.a1207284.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50089326/8b94a3c1-a2a1-4c37-b56b-bb1f56d1779b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour 3h £9 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cambridge-self-guided-walking-tour.a50089326.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Explore Cambridge 10 Hour Day Tour from London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50267963/06bc369e-9d2f-42fc-bf53-b3999d31be25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Cambridge 10 Hour Day Tour from London 10h Free cancellation available £871 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/explore-cambridge-10-hour-day-tour-from-london.a50267963.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Cambridge's Ghosts GPS Self Guided Audio Walking Tour w/EMFReader](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50772701/5e7d3c4f-a2ce-487f-9b21-b8e70b7769e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge's Ghosts GPS Self Guided Audio Walking Tour w/EMFReader 1h 30m Free cancellation available £7 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cambridges-ghosts-gps-self-guided-audio-walking-tour-w-emfreader.a50772701.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Cambridge and the University Day Trip from London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50741604/c40f9ebe-ae61-44d3-960e-a69a4d691dd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge and the University Day Trip from London 8h Free cancellation available £1,109 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cambridge-and-the-university-day-trip-from-london.a50741604.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Duxford IWM Air Museum Private Day Trip With Easy London Pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50263218/694750eb-3357-43c6-b28d-4e6efa576ece.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Duxford IWM Air Museum Private Day Trip With Easy London Pickup 4h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £395 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/london-to-duxford-imperial-war-museum-and-live-airfield.a50263218.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Duxford IWM Air Museum Private Car Day Trip London Hotel Pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47545467/2dc99179-17a7-4136-866c-65346c646490.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Duxford IWM Air Museum Private Car Day Trip London Hotel Pickup 4h Free cancellation available £395 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/duxfords-imperial-war-museum-one-of-englands-best-kept-secrets.a47545467.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Cambridge: Alumni-Led Tour with King's College and Punt Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4579080/91fe21a9-036c-4fa8-beaf-da99f0ba4a06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge: Alumni-Led Tour with King's College and Punt Tour 2h 45m+ 9.2/10 254 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cambridge-alumni-led-tour-punt-w-kings-college-option.a4579080.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Cambridge: Shared Punting Tour with Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48266468/815bfcb7-ed41-4c5f-8ac2-a4c82b7d8a36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge: Shared Punting Tour with Guide 50m 9.2/10 82 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cambridge-shared-punting-tour-with-guide.a48266468.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Cambridge Rowing Experience: An EXCITING new experience!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48074634/e4dee9ea-8666-4eb2-b8b7-258e3a4c6617.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge Rowing Experience: An EXCITING new experience! 3h Free cancellation available £70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/experience-rowing-like-the-boys-in-the-boat-in-cambridge.a48074634.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Cambridge: Guided River Cam Punting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204683/5105a787-7a4a-4e0a-bd06-4fa5b58dff9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge: Guided River Cam Punting Tour 45m 9.6/10 540 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £29 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cambridge-guided-punting-tour.a5204683.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Rowing experience in Cambridge! No experience required](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4947801/7405ff05-97ac-48b0-aeef-b3a5d82969a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rowing experience in Cambridge! No experience required 3h Free cancellation available £69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rowing-experience-in-cambridge-no-experience-required.a4947801.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![Hertfordshire: River Stort Paddleboarding Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51958396/ebf42dc3-15af-4d3a-93dd-e5c416ccc2a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hertfordshire: River Stort Paddleboarding Adventure 3h 30m Free cancellation available £90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hertfordshire-river-stort-paddleboarding-adventure.a51958396.activity-details?&rid=182627&location=Saffron+Walden&swp=off) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_182627) ## Recommended things to do in Saffron Walden | Number of things to do | 77 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Self Guided Walking Tour of Cambridge with Audio Guide](/things-to-do/self-guided-walking-tour-of-cambridge-with-audio-guide.a51287622.activity-details): £5 | | Top 5 things to do | [Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge](/things-to-do/shared-guided-punting-tour-of-cambridge.a4042493.activity-details)[Cambridge University & Kings College Walking Tour By AlumniTM](/things-to-do/cambridge-alumni-led-walking-tour-w-opt-kings-chapel.a4862971.activity-details)[Cambridge: Guided River Cam Punting Tour](/things-to-do/cambridge-guided-punting-tour.a5204683.activity-details)[Cambridge: Alumni-Led University Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/cambridge-university-ghost-tour-led-by-university-alumni.a44510571.activity-details)[Self Guided Walking Tour of Cambridge with Audio Guide](/things-to-do/self-guided-walking-tour-of-cambridge-with-audio-guide.a51287622.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Cambridge University & Kings College Walking Tour By AlumniTM](/things-to-do/cambridge-alumni-led-walking-tour-w-opt-kings-chapel.a4862971.activity-details)[Cambridge: Alumni-Led University Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/cambridge-university-ghost-tour-led-by-university-alumni.a44510571.activity-details)[Self Guided Walking Tour of Cambridge with Audio Guide](/things-to-do/self-guided-walking-tour-of-cambridge-with-audio-guide.a51287622.activity-details)[Cambridge: University Alumni Tour with Kings College Option](/things-to-do/cambridge-university-alumni-tour-with-kings-college-option.a4517665.activity-details)[Tangential Cambridge: Group Walking Tour of Sights and Highlights](/things-to-do/walking-tour-of-the-sights-and-highlights-of-cambridge.a3631111.activity-details) | | With kids | [Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge](/things-to-do/shared-guided-punting-tour-of-cambridge.a4042493.activity-details)[Cambridge University & Kings College Walking Tour By AlumniTM](/things-to-do/cambridge-alumni-led-walking-tour-w-opt-kings-chapel.a4862971.activity-details)[Cambridge: Alumni-Led University Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/cambridge-university-ghost-tour-led-by-university-alumni.a44510571.activity-details)[Cambridge: University Alumni Tour with Kings College Option](/things-to-do/cambridge-university-alumni-tour-with-kings-college-option.a4517665.activity-details)[Tangential Cambridge: Group Walking Tour of Sights and Highlights](/things-to-do/walking-tour-of-the-sights-and-highlights-of-cambridge.a3631111.activity-details) | ## What to do in Saffron Walden --- ### Popular places to visit ![Audley End House featuring heritage architecture, a house and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081347/86100535-9145-4b6c-b7e2-53821d4aded4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Audley End House Visit operating stables, explore formal gardens and discover some local history at one of the finest examples of Jacobean architecture in Britain. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Audley-End-House-Saffron-Walden.d6081347.Attraction) ![Bridge End Gardens which includes a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162684/507dc803-d72c-4a1d-a284-09692517938d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bridge End Gardens Enjoy a picnic, see traditional Victorian gardening techniques in action or get lost in a hedge maze at these quiet 19th-century gardens. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bridge-End-Gardens-Saffron-Walden.d6162684.Attraction) #### Market Square You can do some window-shopping at Market Square during your stay in Saffron Walden. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Market-Square-Saffron-Walden.d6162692.Attraction) #### Fry Art Gallery You can spend time exploring the galleries in Fry Art Gallery during your trip to Saffron Walden. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fry-Art-Gallery-Saffron-Walden.d6162686.Attraction) #### The Common Explore the great outdoors at The Common, a lovely green space in Saffron Walden. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Common-Saffron-Walden.d6162690.Attraction) #### Prior's Hall Barn Find out about the history of Quendon and Rickling when you take a trip to Prior's Hall Barn. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Priors-Hall-Barn-Saffron-Walden.d553248621532509098.Attraction) #### Ashdon Village Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Ashdon Village Museum during your trip to Ashdon. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashdon-Village-Museum-Saffron-Walden.d553248621561946143.Attraction) #### Church of St. Mary After visiting Church of St. Mary, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Saffron Walden. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Church-Of-St-Mary-Saffron-Walden.d6162688.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Saffron Walden ![Cambridge which includes heritage architecture, a river or creek and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/781/02c407b7-7b72-42c8-999b-ba580bb1809a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cambridge ![Dunmow, Thaxted, Essex, UK , Great Dunmow is an ancient market town in north-west Essex. Traditional English old street with two-story colorful cottages and tiled roofs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4358/6b7b7a99-f84f-401c-a104-e3057b4cc0be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dunmow ![Bishop\'s Stortford which includes château or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4572/2f4f6f12-6b7e-4758-aaac-e75a5ceb25b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bishop's Stortford ![Duck End Mill in Finchingfield, Essex](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11925/3eb57751-fb10-4c3c-9b61-6865137b85a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Braintree ![A Ryanair Boeing 737 passenger aircraft in descent to London Stansted Airport over the south west of St Mary the Virgin's Church, Broxted, Essex, England. Software: JPEG file optimized and/or cropped and/or spun with DxO OpticsPro 10 Elite and Adobe Photoshop CS2.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182473/e5dc20d9-d53c-4897-aeed-64e13b1a5b46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Acabashi](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Acabashi) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Broxted ![Tower Bridge London](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051551/f0ba8e9f-ee9f-48c2-9cc6-74ff42a06a8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Haverhill ![Lovely walk on local public pathway with fantastic views of Windmill known variously as John Webb's Mill or Lowe's Mill. Thaxted Windmill is a grade II listed tower mill on the edge of the historic hilltop town of Thaxted, about 6 miles south east of Saffron Walden. The mill stands 48 feet high, and is made of red brick, with four wooden sails. The mill was erected in 1804 on land owned by John Webb, a successful businessman who owned a number of properties locally, including a brick and tile work, and the local Swan Inn. There were 4 other mills in Thaxted at the time, but these were traditional post mills, whereas Webb's Mill was built to a tower design (a post mill rotates the entire body of the structure around a central column, while a tower mill rotates a moveable cap to which the sails are attatched). The family of millers who worked the mill were the Lowe family, and so the building is sometimes referred to as Lowe's Mill. Interestingly, one of the recent leaders of the John Webb’s Windmill Trust that runs the mill is a direct descendent of the Lowe family. The building material was local brick, fired just half a mile away, and there were 3 sets of millstones. The mill was in operation for just over a century, but by 1907 it was uneconomic to keep open. The advent of efficient steam engines made wind power less appealling and more costly. #red #windmill #sunset #uk #britain #england ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084872/5c112281-cd03-430e-b603-f1b719f7237d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Thaxted ![This is a photo of listed building number](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000383668/ef790dcf-f8e4-4449-b9ea-7fc01a792962.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [AnemoneProjectors](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:AnemoneProjectors) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Royston ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Saffron Walden worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Saffron Walden? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Saffron Walden? ### Is three days enough to stay in Saffron Walden? ### What are some activities to do in Saffron Walden with kids? > - [Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shared-guided-punting-tour-of-cambridge.a4042493.activity-details) > - 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