Saffron Walden is a Town in the county of Essex.
Saffron Walden is a market town in Essex that retains a rural appearance and some buildings of the medieval period. Saffron Walden has been twinned with Saverne in Alsace, France since 1981.
The Saffron Walden Museum is housed in the remains of Saffron Walden Castle. Our understanding of Saffron Walden during the Anglo-Saxon period comes from a detailed study of Saffron Walden castle and its surrounding area, which was excavated by archaeologists between 1972-84. The town’s market charter dates from 1130. King John granted the town its first charter in 1200 making it a ‘free borough’. Saffron Walden has almost continuously enjoyed market town status since 1227.
Saffron Walden postcode: CB10 1NQ
There are great places to visit near Saffron Walden including some great towns, castles, woodlands, airports, historic buildings, cities, villages, country parks, shopping centres, parks and nature reserves.
Saffron Walden has some unmissable towns nearby like Colchester, Epping, Maldon, Southend-on-Sea, Saffron Walden, Braintree, and Basildon.
Colchester Castle is one of Saffron Walden's best, nearby castles to visit in Saffron Walden.
The area around Saffron Walden features a number of interesting woodlands including Epping Forest, and Bedfords Park.
Airports to visit near Saffron Walden include London Southend Airport, and London Stansted Airport.
Don't miss Audley End House and Gardens, and Chelmsford Cathedral's historic buildings if visiting the area around Saffron Walden.
Chelmsford is one of Saffron Walden's best, nearby cities to visit in Saffron Walden.
Hatfield Peverel is one of Saffron Walden's best, nearby villages to visit in Saffron Walden.
The area around Saffron Walden's best country parks can be found at Thorndon Country Park.
The area around Saffron Walden's best shopping centres can be found at Lakeside Shopping Centre.
Bedfords Park is a great place to visit close to Saffron Walden if you like parks.
Nature Reserves to visit near Saffron Walden include Bedfords Park.
Saffron Walden History
There are some historic monuments around Saffron Walden:
