About Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden is an attract­ive medi­eval market town set in rolling farm­land, situ­ated on the border of Essex and Suffolk. The town is perhaps best known for its connec­tions with the wool trade and the Saffron crocus. It lies in the beau­ti­ful East Anglian coun­tryside, 20 minutes from Cambridge and one hour from London and its main airports, by road or rail.

Find out more:

  • Much can be learned about Saffron Walden and its history from Saffron Walden’s Town Council’s website - click here www.saffronwalden.gov.uk
  • Find out what’s on in Saffron Walden at the Tour­ist Office website www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk
  • Saffron Walden is part of Uttles­ford District Coun­cil and further inform­a­tion about the area can be see at their website www.uttlesford.gov.uk