Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden is a vibrant market town full of community spirit, a wonderful array of independent shops alongside some High Street favourites.

Saffron Walden Market

Every Tuesday and Saturday the town hosts a thriving gourmet market and was voted the Best Small Outdoor Market in the 2018 Great British Market Awards; with local chef Jamie Oliver a regular visitor to a number of the food stalls you’ll certainly be mixing in good company.

Shop, Eat and Drink

Whilst exploring Saffron Walden make the time to dine in one of our wonderful restaurants, cafes and bars.

There are numerous superb places to eat and drink. Click here to see more…

You can also shop ’til you drop at our numerous independent retailers.

Saffron Walden History

The town dates back to medieval times and has a rich heritage of old buildings. Admire everything from the multi-coloured, timber framed cottages of Castle Street, the incredible pargeting on the Old Sun Inn, through to Essex’s largest parish church by following the town trail.

In the grounds of the award winning, Saffron Walden Museum you will find Walden Castle, a Grade 1 listed and scheduled ancient monument. The ruins visible on the site today would have formed part of the basement and first storey of the once 3-storey castle keep.

Read more about Saffron Walden Museum here.

Green spaces in Saffron Walden

There is an abundance of green spaces around the town centre where you can relax including the splendour of Bridge End Gardens. Saffron Walden is also famous for its mazes with four different types dotted around the town.

Visit https://www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk/ to see more about the town

Read more about Bridge End Gardens here.

Read more about Saffron Walden Mazes here.

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EV bike schemes in Saffron Walden

EV Bike Club

If you live, work or study in Saffron Walden you can rent an e-bike or pedal bike for up to 6 months at a subsidised rate. You can get a bike delivered to your home or work address.

Bike hire in Saffron Walden

We are starting a small e-bike hire scheme in Saffron Walden. The scheme is being run for us by APP-BIKE. Its easy to hire an e-bike. Just download the app to start your journey.

Bike hire costs from as little as £1.50 for 30 minutes. Or, if you join as a scheme member you’ll pay £5 a month and get 30 minutes free every time you use a bike.

Find out more information here