Saffron Walden


Saffron Walden


The picturesque medieval town of Saffron Walden is situated in the heart of some of the finest rolling countryside of Essex. It is a small country market town with early origins, the name Walden meaning "valley of Britons". During the Middle Ages, the growth of the East Anglian cloth industry had an impact on the town. The nearby abbey kept flocks of sheep and it was at about this time that the name Saffron was added to Walden when it became the major English centre for the production of the Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus). The saffron was used to produce dyestuffs for the cloth trade, food colouring and medicine. Notable residents of the town included Gabriel Harvey, an Elizabethan poet and astrologer, Henry Winstanley, who built the first Eddystone lighthouse in 1699, and the Gibson family. Prominent Quakers, the Gibsons started in Saffron Walden as brewers but eventually formed the Gibson Bank (the founding company of the present Barclays Bank). Saffron Walden was designated a Conservation Area in 1968 and there are some 400 buildings in the town of special architectural or historic interest and much care has been taken to conserve the historic character of the town centre which has retained the original medieval layout. Source: Visit Britain

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Saffron Walden Attractions

Bridge End Gardens Garden, Saffron Walden Address: Bridge End, Saffron Walden Tel: +44 (0)1799 510445 Email: tourism@uttlesford.gov.uk A Victorian garden of great interest featuring fine trees, garden ornaments, a rose garden, Dutch garden, pavilions and a hedge maze. For opening times of maze contact the Tourist Information Centre (01799) 510444. The garden has recently undergone an extensive restoration programme and it was featured on the BBC programme 'More Hidden Gardens'. Audley End House and Gardens Historic House/Palace, Saffron Walden Address: Audley End, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JF Tel: +44 (0)1799 522842 Fax: +44 (0)1799 521276 Visit a former wonder of the nation and experience the sumptuous splendour enjoyed by royalty and the aristocracy in one of England’s grandest stately homes. wonder at the lavish interiors reflecting past generations of style and relax in the lovingly restored 19th century garden with its elaborate floral displays and beautiful elysian garden cascade.

Saffron Walden Accommodation

Victoria House B&B, Saffron Walden Address: 10 Victoria Avenue, Saffron Walden, CB11 3AE Tel: +44 (0)1799 525923 Single with Shared Bathroom £20.00 per person per night, breakfast included Pleasant, comfortable, detached house with friendly atmosphere where all are welcome. Lock-up for bicycles. Close to town centre. On-road parking. No smoking. Oak House B&B, Saffron Walden Address: 40 Audley Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3HD Tel: +44 (0)1799 523290 Email: oakhouse@macunlimited.net Twin with Private Bathroom £40.00 per room per night, room only B&B in Saffron Walden We do not take children under 10yrs of age. A modern conversion of stables adjacent to the house and centrally situated. Chapmans B&B, Saffron Walden Address: 30 Lambert Cross, Saffron Walden, CB10 2DP Tel: +44 (0)1799 527287 Single with Private Bathroom £20.00 per person per night, room only Modern, comfortable detached house in quiet location. Friendly atmosphere. Ten minutes´ walk from town centre. Ashleigh House B&B, Saffron Walden Address: 7 Farmadine Grove, Saffron Walden, CB11 3DR Tel: +44 (0)1799 513611 Email: info@ashleighhouse.dabsol.co.uk Website: http://www.ashleighhouse.dabsol.co.uk Single with Private Bathroom £24.00 per room per night, room only Pleasant detached house offering comfortable quality accommodation. Ashleigh House is in a secluded position close to the town centre. Private parking. Gunters Cottages 1 B&B, Saffron Walden Address: Thaxted Road, Saffron Walden, CB10 2UT Tel: +44 (0)1799 522091 Twin with Private Bathroom £24.00 per person per night, room only Friendly welcome to secluded quality accommodation in modernised cottage overlooking open farmland. Large indoor heated swimming pool.

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