Saffron Walden

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Saffron Walden which includes a city, street scenes and a house
Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden showing heritage architecture and château or palace
Saffron Walden featuring interior views, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Audley End House showing land animals and interior views

Beautiful medieval structures, a lively local market and a collection of Essex’s finest gardens make this village a perfect getaway in the English countryside.

Although it’s close to the busier cities of Cambridge and London, the quaint market town of Saffron Walden has managed to maintain all of its rural charm. The historic village with roots in the Roman era is situated in the heart of Essex County. Saffron Walden’s compact village centre is characterised by medieval architecture and a lively square that is the site of the popular Saffron Walden market.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries Saffron Walden was home to many British nobles and today their homes and gardens have become some of the region’s most popular attractions. Spend a day exploring Audley End House and Gardens where you can meet the resident horses, see the operating kitchen garden and admire the intricate details used to decorate the manor’s interior. Take the kids to the nearby Audley End Miniature Railway for an afternoon of fun. Stop by Bridge End Garden where there are seven ornamental gardens and a hedge maze. You can enjoy outdoor activities year-round in Saffron Walden as the town is located in one of the driest regions of Britain.

Visit Walden Castle for some fascinating medieval history. Although only ruins of the castle remain, this is still a site worth visiting if you want to learn about one of the oldest buildings in the region and photograph the interesting scenes created by the ruins.

The beautiful Market Place hosts a market each Tuesday and Saturday and a visit to the town should be timed so you can attend at least one of the market days. Saffron Walden comes alive as buskers, local farmers and the townspeople mingle and buy their weekly produce. Sample local fruit and vegetables, or pull up a chair at one of the cafés and restaurants that line the square to watch the day unfold.

Saffron Walden can be reached from London in just over an hour by car or by train via the Audley End railway station. Most accommodation is located in the village centre.

The Cricketers

The Cricketers

4 out of 5
Wicken Road, Clavering, Saffron Walden, England
The price is €118 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
€118
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star inn in Saffron Walden. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (248 reviews)
Pre holiday stay
"Great pub with rooms close to Stansted. Excellent food and some great draught beers Really friendly staff"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

The Cricketers
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

4 out of 5
Waltham Close Stansted Airport, Bishop's Stortford, England
The price is €127 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
€127
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,470 reviews)
"Bathrooms neeed updating, walls could do with a repaint and the bed valance needs a good wash."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

3 out of 5
Bassingbourn Road, Essex, Stansted, England
The price is €111 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
€111
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Stansted. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,136 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
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Deluxe 2 Bed Versace Hottub Skytv

Deluxe 2 Bed Versace Hottub Skytv

2 out of 5
Hawkesmead, Stambourne Road, Little Sampford, Saffron Walden, England
Book a stay at this business-friendly residence in Saffron Walden. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Great Bardfield Cottage Museum ...
Deluxe 2 Bed Versace Hottub Skytv
Turing Locke Cambridge

Turing Locke Cambridge

4 out of 5
47 Eddington Ave, Cambridge, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (462 reviews)
"Rooms and beds very comfortable. Restaurants and shops nearby. Parking is £20, quite limited for space and nowhere around hotel so would recommend booking."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Turing Locke Cambridge
Willingham House

Willingham House

2 out of 5
50 Church St, Cambridge, England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 meeting rooms. Popular attractions The Green and Hermitage Marina are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Wonderful setting and tranquil"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Willingham House
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