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1. History of Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden is a medieval market town with many timber-framed buildings. It has an outstanding Conservation Area and here you can see many examples of architecture ranging from the 12th to the 21st century. The name Walden developed from a Saxon word meaning Valley of the Britons. By the late 1300s the saffron crocus was being grown around the town of Walden and by the early...Read more
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2. Now in Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden's market dates back to 1141 and is still at the heart of life in the town today. It is a pretty town in north west Essex with its history on display through its buildings and streets. It sits in a rural area and has plenty of its own open spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy.
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3. Events in Saffron Walden
The Thaxted Festival celebrates music and dance and takes place in the village of Thaxted, on the outskirts of Saffron Walden. The Saffron Walden Carnival is a highlight in the town's annual calendar and includes events taking place over eight days in July. A variety of themed activities take place at Saffron Walden Museum over the year, including a chance to help decorate the ...Read more
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4. Attractions in Saffron Walden
Audley End House and Gardens gives visitors a chance to glimpse Victorian life with hands-on activities and demonstrations. The parklands were designed by ‘Capability' Brown. Bridge End Garden is a series of Grade II listed gardens from the 19th century and have been carefully restored in Victorian style. There is a hedge maze in the gardens, which are free to visit. The Fry ...Read more
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5. Things To Do in Saffron Walden
The town's common is the oldest of Saffron Walden's open spaces and on its eastern side is the largest turf maze in Europe. People of all ages enjoy following the path. Debden Antiques and Interiors sells antiques in a 17th century barn and includes a popular courtyard café. The One Minet Skate Park has three deep bowls and a street section for over 10s as well as a mini skate...Read more
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6. Business in Saffron Walden
The town's market is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays and sells a wide range of goods including food, clothing, jewellery, household items and tools. A country market takes place on Fridays selling cakes and savouries, preserves, fresh produce and craft goods. Farmers' markets take place on Saturdays in surrounding villages. There are many independent shops, cafes and restaurants...Read more
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7. Transport in Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden is easily reached from the M11, which links directly to London and Cambridge. The A11 links to Norwich in the east. Audley End train station is two miles from the town centre and has good services to Cambridge and London. Saffron Walden is 14 miles from Stansted Airport, which is easy to access by car, train or bus.
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8. Entertainment in Saffron Walden
Audley End House and Gardens is a venue for open-air concerts. Big names such as Tom Jones have played there. Saffron Screen is a not-for-profit independent cinema that shows a wide range of films as well as international cultural events. Open-air concerts often take place at The Bandstand in the town's Jubilee Garden. These events are free.
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9. Famous Landmarks in Saffron Walden
St Mary the Virgin Church is the largest church in Essex, and is nearly 200ft long. It was built in 1430.
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10. Interesting Facts about Saffron Walden
Oliver Cromwell had his headquarters in Saffron Walden and he would have visited old buildings such as the Cross Keys.
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02 June 2012
Strawberry Fair
Strawberry Fair has grown to
be the most popular free
music and arts event in
Cambridge. Strawberry Fair
is a visual and musical
extravaganza for all the
family, a jamboree for people
of all ages and a feast for
music lovers. Throughout the
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06 July 2012 - 08 July 2012
The Big Weekend Cambridge
Three days of free
entertainment on Parker’s
Piece, in the heart of
Cambridge. Friday night on
the main stage features live
music from well-known
national acts and ends with a
spectacular firework
finale! Saturday will
showcase large scale
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27 May 2012
The Jubilee Airshow - Imperial War Museum Duxford
Celebrating the Queen’s
Diamond Jubilee in style, The
Jubilee Air Show brings
together historic and
contemporary aircraft from
the past 60 years and beyond.
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Olympic Torch Relay route through Cambridge
On the evening of 7 July, the
Olympic Torch will be carried
west along Newmarket Road
(A1303), turning left into
Barnwell Road and Brooks Road
(A1134) at approximately 6pm,
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Residents join big dig
A prehistoric arrowhead and pottery from medieval times were among the findings at a special archaeological dig.The mass dig took place in a field in Clavering and was led by Dr Carenza Lewis, known for her role on Channel 4’s TimeTeam. Members of the public also took part in the event, which saw 29 separate digs taking place in Uttlesford village’s Christian Centre in Stortford Road. The most significant find was the leaf-shaped arrowhead, but other items unearthed included pottery …
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Platform for local talent
Rehearsals have begun for a unique skating, dancing and musical extravaganza. The KOPERA event is to be staged at the One Minet Skate Park in Saffron Walden at the end of May and will be the first of its kind. The show will involve a mixture of young skaters, street dancers and musicians and is being put together by the Saffron Walden Skate Group and professional theatre company Hyperfusion. Sarah Ellis, Hyperfusion’s artistic director, said: “It is a real opportunity …
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New home for voluntary groups
Charities and voluntary groups are enjoying life in their new home. The new facility has opened in Saffron Walden to provide a permanent base for the Council for Voluntary Services in Uttlesford (CVSU). The Uttlesford Voluntary and Community Centre, which is situated in the former police station in Stortford Road, will be used by the CVSU to support and advise voluntary sector and community groups in the district. It will also be a base for West Essex Mind, Carers UK …
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Baby animals spring up
The cuteness factor is high at Linton Zoo this spring with the arrival of some new baby animals. One of the fluffiest new arrivals at the zoo is a Turkmenian eagle owlet named Hüwi. The little chick, which weighed just 50g when born, is being hand reared by staff at the zoo after being neglected by its mother. Zoo director Kim Simmons said: “The Turkmenian eagle owl is one of the largest and most spectacular owls in the world, eventually …
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Saffron Walden Town Band hug success at the Gardens of Easton Lodge - Saffron Walden Reporter
THE Gardens of Easton Lodge rang
to the sound of the Saffron
Walden Town Band on Sunday - and
everyone who was there agreed
that that the performance was
well worth braving the cold for.
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