Discover Uttlesford

19/08/2024

Faulty Towers the Dining Experience at Saffron Hall!

When: Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September

Direct from London’s West End via the legendary Sydney Opera House, Interactive Theatre International are proud to bring Faulty Towers The Dining Experience to Saffron Hall 🍴

17/08/2024

🐾🩷🐶 We are the perfect destination for a staycation with your pooch! 🐶🩷🐾

We've put together some great ideas of things to do with your canine companions whilst exploring Uttlesford, check out this page on our website:
https://www.discoveruttlesford.co.uk/dog-friendly-staycation/

Featuring: Down Hall Hotel & Spa, Waffle+Coffee Café, The Chameleon Cafe, Audley End House and Gardens and The Saffron Ice Cream Company

15/08/2024

Saffron Walden Museum & Castle Grounds have a new exhibition exploring the history of the British Summer Holiday with plenty of fun for everyone (ages 1-100).

How has how our holidays changed? From suits to swimsuits, trains to planes, soggy sandwiches to instant BBQs. ☀️🥪🌊☂️

14/08/2024

It’s lovely to see your photos of all our feathery friends 📸🦆🦢

Keep them coming…

Featuring: Essex Library Service Hatfield Forest NT Little Easton Manor Saffron Walden Museum & Castle Grounds

Can you find the other 6?

13/08/2024

Do you ever find yourself in need of some inspiration of things to do, places to eat and shop?

Whether you live in Uttlesford or are coming to visit, check out The Discover App - it features everything from local events to local attractions, as well as historical digital trails when visiting our market town centres, a great guide to discover Uttlesford!

11/08/2024

🪻🌸🌿🙌🏻 Uttlesford business in the national news 🙌🏻🌿🌸🪻

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy9ej71vxdgo

🎉 Well done Hatter's Farm for another amazing season of Confetti Fields 🎉

Did you make it down to the farm?

Hatter's Farm near Bishop's Stortford is welcoming the public to enjoy its flowers.

07/08/2024

☀️ Our website is full of ideas of how to keep the little people entertained, check out our A-Z of Things to do this Summer☀️

03/08/2024

Good morning explorers!

We hope you're enjoying the summer holidays - have you seen any of our 'Larking about in Uttlesford' birds on your travels?
🐓🦚🦢🦆

There are 10 to find and photograph yourself with, be sure to tag us Discover Uttlesford and Saffron Walden Museum & Castle Grounds in your photos for your chance to win a season ticket for the museum!

More information can be found here: https://www.discoveruttlesford.co.uk/event/larking-about-in-uttlesford/

Audley End Miniature Railway Hatfield Forest NT Mountfitchet Castle Saffron Walden Town Council Golf World Stansted Thaxted Parish Church Little Easton Manor Essex Library Service Cammas Hall Farm

31/07/2024

Have you spotted any of our feathered friends around Uttlesford? One of them is enjoying the sunshine at the beach 🏖️



Saffron Walden Town Council saffronwaldentc Saffron Walden Museum & Castle Grounds saffronwaldenmuseum

30/07/2024

🥇Going for Gold! 🥇

This summer, Saffron Walden’s very own Olympic Athlete, “Saffy” is hiding in shops and business windows in the town centre. Can you find the six Saffy’s wearing the Olympic Gold Medals? You will need to look extra carefully as many won’t be wearing gold medals!

This is the annual summer trail launched by the Saffron Walden Business Improvement District to coincide with the Paris Olympics 2024 to provide free family fun over the summer holidays.

Identify where the six Saffy gold medallists are located, complete the form and collect the prize from the Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre. Completed forms will also be entered into a prize draw to win vouchers to be spent in local businesses.

Every week the Saffy gold medallists will run to new locations, so trail finders can take part every week!

24/07/2024

This guy seems to have waddled off somewhere in Uttlesford? Can you guess where?

There are 10 of his feathery friends to find hiding around our district this Summer ☀️🦆🦚🐓

Can you find them all?

More details on how to get involved can be found here:
https://www.discoveruttlesford.co.uk/event/larking-about-in-uttlesford/

23/07/2024

We've been very busy today 'Larking about in Uttlesford' and hiding some feathery friends for you to find in our tourism attractions ready for the Summer holidays!

Can you guess where our first bird is nesting? 🐓🦚🦢🦆

There are 10 to find and photograph yourself with, be sure to tag us Discover Uttlesford and Saffron Walden Museum & Castle Grounds in your photos for your chance to win a season ticket for the museum!

More information can be found here: https://www.discoveruttlesford.co.uk/event/larking-about-in-uttlesford/

19/07/2024

☀️ Our website is full of ideas of how to keep the little people entertained, check out our A-Z of Things to do this Summer on our family friendly page, here is a little taster...
https://www.discoveruttlesford.co.uk/familyfriendly/ ☀️

Featuring The Village Tearoom, Hatfield Heath, Saffron Walden Town Council, Daisy May's Farm, Elsenham and The Gardens of Easton Lodge

13/07/2024

Who will win the Flitch of bacon 🥓 at the Dunmow Flitch Trials?!

11/07/2024

Saffron Walden Town Council is excited to announce the return of the Bandstand Season. The Bandstand Season runs weekly on Saturdays until 14 September.

The casual lunchtime sessions are FREE to attend, no need to book, just pop in, relax and enjoy the music!

More information on each Bandstand session will be announced next week.
For more information: https://saffronwalden.gov.uk/.../summer-bandstand-season.../

09/07/2024

Love is in the air 🩷🐷💞 ...and so are the pigs!

The Dunmow Flitch Trials is happening this weekend in Great Dunmow Market Town. This happens every 4 years and is a unique opportunity to witness this historic event.

Pop along to enjoy lots of family friendly activities as well as a 'Spot the Pig' activity around the town.

There are also lots of other events happening this weekend, take a look at our events page on our website: www.discoveruttlesford.co.uk/events

02/07/2024

Explore the rural landscape in between our market towns and villages and discover breathtaking views 🌿☀️

To discover more ideas of places to eat or shop while in Uttlesford, check out our website or The Discover App 👍🏻

26/06/2024

Are you having 'a bit of a do' this summer? Ice cream is the perfect addition... imagine the sun setting on The Saffron Ice Cream Company's ice cream bike at your party!

They cater for events of all sizes and their artisan ice cream is delicious! 🍦🍓🍦🍫

For more tasty treats from across our district, visit: www.discoveruttlesford.co.uk/eat-and-drink/taste-of-uttlesford/

22/06/2024

It's nearly that time of year again... the Down Hall Hotel & Spa Wimbledon inspired Afternoon Tea is here. Served from 1st - 14th July. Why not treat yourself this summer 🥎🍰🎾☕

20/06/2024

Saffron Walden Arts Trust invites you to the Fete de la Musique 2024 this Sunday (23rd June).

Occurring every three years, the Fete de la Musique celebrates music across the town of Saffron Walden. Inspired by the originally French festival which is held on summer solstice, all concerts are free and accessible to the public.

This year sees over 600 musicians perform at 10 venues in Saffron Walden. Every musical taste is catered for, including big bands, rock, salsa, buskers, choirs of every type, jazz, pop, classical and Latin; it will be a musical feast for the ears.

The Fete starts at 12pm at each of the venues, and the performances will last until around 6pm with singing and dancing in the market square. Some local favourite food trucks will also be on site.

The full list of venues is as follows:
Saffron Walden Town Hall
The Market Square
The Almshouses
Bridge End Gardens
The Kings Arms
Jubilee Gardens
Saffron Walden Museum & Castle Grounds
Fairycroft House
The Railway Arms Pub, Saffron Walden

The Saffron Walden Arts Trust hopes to see you there!

19/06/2024

This Friday Hatfield Forest NT are hosting a magical evening of music, food and dancing with your closest family and friends at the Forest.

For one night only, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the lakeside while the enchanting sounds of folk music provide the soundtrack to the sunset on the longest day of the year.

Get closer to nature and take part in wellness activities or take the hand of a loved one and test your barn dancing skills. Suitable for all the family, Hatfield Forest is the place to be this summer solstice.

Please note that tickets MUST be booked in advance, there will be no tickets sold on the day of the event (booking can be done via their website)

05/06/2024

Tomorrow (6th June) events are taking place across the district to mark the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, the largest naval, air and land operation in history.

In both Saffron Walden (11am) and Great Dunmow (1:30pm) commemorative services will take place at the war memorials.

In addition Saffron Walden Town Council have organised the following events:

12pm – 12.45pm - ‘Group Battle Physical Training Session' at The Common led by 33 Engineer Regiment from Carver Barracks

1pm - in collaboration with Saffron Screen Pop-up Cinema, the film, The Great Escaper will be shown at the town hall. Tickets for this are FREE - with the option of booking a ‘fish & chips’ lunch. Charges will apply for the food.

9.15pm - Beacon will be lit at The Turf Maze on The Common (arrive from 8.30pm)

For more information go to visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk or email [email protected] or in person at the Tourist Information Centre.

03/06/2024

🐷 On Saturday 13th July - the Dunmow Flitch Trial comes to Great Dunmow Market Town 🐷

These historic trails award a flitch of bacon to married couples from anywhere in the world, if they can satisfy the Judge and Jury of 6 maidens and 6 bachelors that in ‘twelvemonth and a day’, they have ‘not wisht themselves unmarried again’.

A reference to The Dunmow Flitch can even be found in The Wife of Bath’s Tale within Chaucer’s 14th century Canterbury Tales.

They are held every 4 years, so don't miss your chance to catch this year's event, tickets can be found here: https://dunmowflitch.littleboxoffice.com/

02/06/2024

To quote Jamie Oliver “It’s a small town with beautiful small businesses. And yeah I think it’s going from strength. Come, come and see us in Saffron Walden. It’s great, it’s a lovely, beautiful area.”

Featuring: Chater's, Saffron Fish Co, Hill St. uk and Mini Miss Bread - Saffron Walden 🙌🏻

https://www.essexlive.news/whats-on/essex-restaurants-loved-award-winning-9309915?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR29Cmu-j7QgGyurvwhXKmYBnnCMnWIGfRDahaAtjfj0-Y__zHxkH2QWRN4_aem_ATxulD8I8QeeDO_lzjGqKGjv46HMkEKW2AlyltOT3fGcETr-saWnlrtL7Yi5bUzKGYVCXvcF7Ib4WuYc1kSUzwRj

01/06/2024

In collaboration with Talliston House & Gardens, we are giving away the chance to win 2 tickets for a house and garden tour at this extraordinary home.

Once an ordinary house in an ordinary street, Talliston House and Gardens has been transformed into a series of inspiring locations, each set in a different time and place.

Accompanied by your very own guide, you will get the chance to experience the sights, smells, colours and sounds of the truly fantastical rooms and journey through each and every one of the unique and incredible locations.​

To enter this competition:
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🏠 Tag 2 friends in the comments

Please note: we will never ask for any of your personal details or provide a link to register your entry. A winner will be announced on 30th June, and not before. Scammers have tried to ruin our competitions before, so please be vigilant!

Terms & conditions can be found here:
https://www.discoveruttlesford.co.uk/event/competition-talliston/

31/05/2024

Discover scarecrows this weekend at The Manuden Scarecrow Trail

Maps are only £2.50, once completed, return them to be entered into their prize draw.

30/05/2024

🌿🚲 Happy World Bike Day! 🚲🌿

Check out our website for helpful information about discovering Uttlesford on your bike (link in bio)

Remember to check out family friendly activities in Saffron Walden Market Square today from 10am til 3pm 👍

28/05/2024

🚲 This Thursday in Saffron Walden enjoy family fun activities to mark World Bicycle Day 🚲

When: 10am – 3pm
Where: Market Square in Saffron Walden

For more information go to www.uttlesford.gov.uk/clean-air-events