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Things to see in Saffron Walden (United Kingdom): 22 places and when to go
Saffron Walden is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly Temples (7), Nature (5), History (4). The best known are Great Chishill, Walden Castle and Clavering Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 32. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.0253, 0.2393
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (7) · Nature (5) · History (4) · Museums and art (4) · Wildlife (3) · Mountains (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 16 km as the crow flies
What to see in Saffron Walden
The places in and around Saffron Walden, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Great ChishillNature · Mountains11 km
- Walden CastleFormer medieval castle in Essex, England, UK184 m
- Clavering CastleCastle in England9.5 km
- St Mary the Virgin, Saffron WaldenChurch building in Saffron Walden, Essex, England, UK61 m
- Stansted Mountfitchet CastleNorman ringwork and bailey fortification in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, England, UK14 km
- St Mary the Virgin Church, Wendens AmboChurch in Wendens Ambo, Essex, England, UK3.3 km
- Tilty AbbeyFormer monastery in Essex, England, UK14 km
- Fry Art GalleryArt gallery in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom111 m
- Rivey HillHill in Cambridgeshire, England, UK9.9 km
- Saffron Walden MuseumMuseum in Essex, United Kingdom113 m
- St Mary Magdalene Church, IckletonChurch in South Cambridgeshire, England, UK6.7 km
- St Mary the Virgin's Church, Stansted MountfitchetChurch in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, England, UK15 km
- St Mary's Church, ChickneyChurch in Chickney, Essex, England, UK11 km
- Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces MuseumMilitary museum in the East of England, United Kingdom11 km
- Duxford ChapelChapel in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, England, UK10 km
- John Webb's Mill, ThaxtedGrade II* listed tower mill in Thaxted, Essex, England, UK11 km
- St Nicholas' Church, BerdenChurch in Berden, Essex, England, UK11 km
- Elm Close Wildlife ProjectProtected area15 km
- Harcamlow WayLong-distance footpath in East of England6.6 km
- Noakes GroveProtected area3.3 km
- Saffron BreweryBrewery10 km
- Wetlands Nature ReserveProtected area6.9 km
When to go to Saffron Walden
The best time to visit Saffron Walden is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:01
- FebPossible9:39
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:38
- MayBest time15:27
- JunBest time16:28
- JulBest time16:03
- AugBest time14:26
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:20
- NovBetter not8:29
- DecPossible7:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 32. In April, 22 of the 22 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Saffron Walden
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 16 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Sandy30 places36 km
- Chelmsford27 places37 km
- Broxbourne68 places38 km
- Ely28 places42 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Saffron Walden?
The best known: Great Chishill, Walden Castle, Clavering Castle, St Mary the Virgin, Saffron Walden, Stansted Mountfitchet Castle. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Saffron Walden?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 32.
How do you get to Saffron Walden?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 16 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Saffron Walden as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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