English Heritage sites near Saffron Walden Parish

Audley End House and Gardens

AUDLEY END HOUSE AND GARDENS

1 miles from Saffron Walden Parish

One of England's finest country houses, Audley End is also a mansion with a difference. Enjoy a great day out.

Prior's Hall Barn

PRIOR'S HALL BARN

5 miles from Saffron Walden Parish

One of the finest surviving medieval barns in eastern England, tree-ring dated to the mid-15th century, with a breathtaking aisled interior and crown post roof, the product of some 400 oaks.

Duxford Chapel

DUXFORD CHAPEL

6 miles from Saffron Walden Parish

A modest but complete and attractive 14th-century chantry chapel, perhaps originally a hospital.

Denny Abbey and the Farmland Museum

DENNY ABBEY AND THE FARMLAND MUSEUM

18 miles from Saffron Walden Parish

Denny Abbey has a unique and fascinating history still traceable in the building and interpreted for visitors by graphic panels.

Moulton Packhorse Bridge

MOULTON PACKHORSE BRIDGE

18 miles from Saffron Walden Parish

A pretty four-arched late medieval bridge, spanning the River Kennett on the old route from Cambridge to Bury St Edmunds.

Isleham Priory Church

ISLEHAM PRIORY CHURCH

23 miles from Saffron Walden Parish

Isleham Priory Church is the best example in England of a small Norman Benedictine priory church, surviving in a surprisingly unaltered state despite later conversion into a barn.

Churches in Saffron Walden Parish

Little Walden: St John

Little Walden Saffron Walden
01799 528 232
https://www.stmaryssaffronwalden.org/Groups/313499/St_Johns_Church.aspx

We are a small but very friendly congregation that spans all age groups with a warmth for our community and for all who visit us.
Our services are informal, and we provide children's activities at the back of the Church during our services and refreshments afterwards, all are welcome to stay and chat.

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people and vulnerable adults. The PCC has adopted the Church of England's policies and best practice on safeguarding. For more information and for details of our Parish Safeguarding Representatives, please see the safeguarding page of our website www.stmaryssaffronwalden.org/safeguarding. 

We are involved in a number of community events including: A series of summer walks around the local area, Harvest Festival celebrations, Christmas Candle, Nativity and Carol services.

St John's Church, Little Walden, was built in 1894 by Edmund Birch Gibson, a prominent Quaker. The Church was originally built to serve the Quaker estate workers but in 1910 it was donated to the Church of England to mark his golden wedding anniversary to his wife Mary.

St Mary's Church Saffron Walden

Church Street Saffron Walden
(01799) 500947
http://www.stmaryssaffronwalden.org

St Mary's is the Anglican parish church in the historic market town of Saffron Walden in north west Essex. Committed to the welcome and safeguarding of all, we are a community of all ages and backgrounds who worship God in a wide range of services. Our mission is to share God's love and to invite everyone to follow Jesus Christ with us. Ours is a beautiful church where the Christian faith has been celebrated for over 800 years, and which has a strong musical tradition and a large choir. We are one of the 12 churches within the Saffron Walden and Villages Team Ministry.

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people and vulnerable adults. The PCC has adopted the Church of England's policies and best practice on safeguarding. For more information and for details of our Parish Safeguarding Representatives, please see the Safeguarding page of our website - www.stmaryssaffronwalden.org/safeguarding

Our church is open daily for private prayer and reflection as well as to welcome visitors to see this magnificient building. One service each Sunday is broadcast on YouTube.  For information about services, weddings, baptisms and other events please visit our website www.stmaryssaffronwalden.org

Pubs in Saffron Walden Parish

Axe

60 Ashdon Road, Saffron Walden, CB10 2AT
(01799) 523630
axepub.co.uk/

New ownership has restored this to a local community pub owned by a local businessman. There are four darts teams, a pool team and a crib team too. There will be extensive refurbishment and renewal to a pub that was unloved by its previous...
Bear

10 Hill Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1JD

Unknown close date
Castle Inn

71 Castle Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BQ

Now a house for a very long time.
China China

1-3 East Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1LS

This is a guess from Library material. (Angel documented as Cates Corner...?) No idea or bar status.
Compasses

16 Hill Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1JD

Rebuilt as Laura Ashley now though closed a very long time ago.
Cross Keys Hotel

32 High Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1AX
(01799) 522207
theoldcrosskeys.co.uk

Hotel that is over 850 years old freshly refurbished. The property was used as a base by Oliver Cromwell during the Civil War and reputed to be haunted by more than one friendly ghost. Now more of a town-center restaurant with accommodation...
Crown

High Street, Little Walden, CB10 1XA
(01799) 522475
thecrownlittlewalden.co.uk

Charming 18th Century beamed pub in a quiet hamlet. A feature is a large walk-through fireplace. The pub is popular with diners, especially at weekends, when booking is advisable. Evening meals are available Tuesday to Saturday. An excellen...
Dog & Gun

15 Market Row, Saffron Walden, CB10 1HB

Car accessory shop now so it is understood.
Dolphin

6 Gold Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EJ

Exterior decoration reveals the previous use of this house.
Duke of York

96 High Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EA
(01799) 513113
thedukeonline.com

A newly refurbished and repainted terraced pub with a single room and a central bar. Children are welcome. Sky Sports is unusually available here too. The pub car park is accessible from an alleyway on the Debden Road. Darts is played and t...
Eight Bells

18 Bridge Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BU
(01799) 522790
theeightbellssaffronwalden.com/

This is a food orientated pub with a 16th century attached barn serving as a restaurant. It is possible to sit in the bar and drink beers. The pub is now run by a company that runs other pubs in Suffolk and Cambridge. It has recently been r...
Five Bells

53-55 Castle Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BD

One of many ex-pubs now houses on Castle Street.
Gate Inn

74 Thaxted Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3AG
None

An ex-Greene King local that is now a Pizza Restaurant serving a beer though really a restaurant rather than a pub as is revealed by the website name. This is the only drinking establishment in the Thaxted Road area of Saffron Walden remain...
Green Dragon

5-7 Market Hill, Saffron Walden, CB10 1HQ

The Green Dragon was here before it moved to Sewards End where it also is no more as it turned into a residential cul de sac.
Greyhound

44-46 High Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EE

Was Dollond & Aitchison now Boots
Kings Arms

10 Market Hill, Saffron Walden, CB10 1HQ
(01799) 522768
thekingsarmssaffronwalden.co.uk

Venerable wooden-beamed, multi-roomed pub, just off the market square (market days are Tuesday and Saturday). It has welcoming log fires in cold weather and a pleasant patio for alfresco dining and drinking. A mild or dark beer is sometimes...
Kings Head

11 Hill Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EH

At the entrance to Pig Market which the entrance building remains. Closed many decades ago seems to have three previous names.
Nemonthron

18 George Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EQ
None

Pub converted into a restaurant a long time ago... serves keg lagers.
Old English Gentleman

11 Gold Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EJ
(01799) 523595
oldenglishgentleman.com

An 18th-century town-centre pub with log fires and a welcoming atmosphere. It serves a selection of guest ales and an extensive menu of bar food and sandwiches that changes regularly. Traditional roasts and chef's specials are available on...
Old Sun Inn

14 Market Row, Saffron Walden, CB10 1HB

Now Lankester Antiques very famous Pargeting
Prince of Wales

6 London Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4ED

Almost opposite the Duke of York not really identifiable as a pub, now a dentists surgery.
Queen Elizabeth

2 East Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1LS

Now converted into flats.
Queen's Head

76 High Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EE

Now a house/office
Railway Arms

Station Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3HQ
(01799) 619660
railwayarms.co.uk/

CAMRA Essex Pub of the Year 2022 Victorian street corner local opposite the former Saffron Walden Railway Station closed in 1963 as part of the Beeching cuts. Community owned by 500+ shareholders, there has been significant renovation insi...
Red Lion Inn

50-54a Castle Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BJ

Another ex-pub on Castle Street, the roughest street now the cutest street in town.
Royal Oak

27 Hill Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EH

Location is guessed as there were several pubs on this roundabout.
Saffron Hotel

8-12 High Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1AZ
(01799) 588882
saffron-hotel.co.uk/

The Saffron Suite and Kitchen is open for accommodation and food & drinks in our outdoor area. The restaurant and bar are temporarily closed. Greene King tied bar which is mainly a restaurant, function and event venue and hotel. It is poss...
Saffron Walden Conservative Club

5 Museum Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1JL
(01799) 506349

The Association recently agreed as part of it's 2015-2020 plan that it would aim to ressurect the Conservative Club in Saffron Walden. This has been agreed in principle with the Association of Conservative Clubs and the Party is currently p...
Saffron Walden Cricket Club

The Anglo American Playing Fields, Catons Lane, Saffron Walden, CB10 2DU
saffronwaldencricket.co.uk/the_clubhouse

Opens only during the cricket season May until September for matches and is hired for events. This entry equires a checking survey as this information is 2nd hand.
Saffron Walden Football Club

1 Catons Lane, Saffron Walden, CB10 2DU
(01799) 520980
saffronwaldentownfc.com/clubhouse.html

Tuesday Bingo night, Thursday Darts, Saturday is usually for Private or Club events.
Sun

59 Gold Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EJ

Used to be Ridleys most northern pubs in an area that has many other real ale pubs. Believed to be sold for housing.
Swan

29-33 Castle Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BD

Now three houses on Castle street where there were many pubs.
Temeraire

55 High Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1AA
(01799) 516975
jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-temera...

Fine Georgian building that was once the United Comrades club for ex servicemen. Inside, the walls are decorated with prints of notable successful people who lived in the town or contributed to its development eg Edward Bawden, Jack Cardiff...
Tesco Express

40 Pleasant Valley, Saffron Walden, CB11 4AP

An estate style pub that did not receive enough supprt from local drinkers. Greene King have sold this pub as they frequently are doing to Tescos. Nearest pub in a mainly residential area is nearly 3/4 mile away.
Victory

1 Little Walden Road, Saffron Walden, CB10 2DZ

Near to the Castle and the common and full of displays of cigarette cards. Locals seem to consume Greene King IPA in preference to other cask ales so there is a possibility of either Abbot or Old Speckled Hen also being available usually de...
Waggon & Horses

41 East Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1LS

Now a house with an interesting painted sign on its front.
Wheatsheaf

8 Castle Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BP

Another ex-pub on Castle street now a house.