Saffron Walden Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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 characterized 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 ₹10,076 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹10,076
₹12,092 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (242 reviews)
Great stay
"Spent 2 nights at The Cricketers, had a lovely stay, our room was in The Pavilion annex, spacious room, lovely bathroom, spotlessly clean, comfy bed. We ate both evenings at the pub, the food was wonderful and very tasty. Breakfast was great, with a very good choice. The lady doing the breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 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 ₹12,072 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
₹12,072
₹14,487 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,461 reviews)
Best location Stansted airport
"Overnight stay between flights. 3 minutes 15 seconds walk to terminal. Brilliant location."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
Novotel London Stansted Airport

Novotel London Stansted Airport

4 out of 5
Round Coppice Road, London Stansted Airport, Stansted, England
The price is ₹8,674 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
₹8,674
₹10,409 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stansted. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Amazing staff always happy to help"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Novotel London Stansted Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Luxury 2 Bed Manor House Hot Tub Cinema Room Skytv

Luxury 2 Bed Manor House Hot Tub Cinema Room Skytv

3.5 out of 5
Saffron Walden, England
Stay at this 3.5-star residence in Saffron Walden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Audley End House and Fry Art Gallery are ...
Luxury 2 Bed Manor House Hot Tub Cinema Room Skytv
Deluxe 2/3 Bed Hottub Skytv

Deluxe 2/3 Bed Hottub Skytv

3.5 out of 5
Saffron Walden, England
Stay at this 3.5-star residence in Saffron Walden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Great Bardfield Cottage Museum and Camping ...
Deluxe 2/3 Bed 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 Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (446 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Turing Locke Cambridge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Cities near Saffron Walden