Top 10 PRETTIEST Towns in ESSEX
What are the 10 prettiest towns in the county of Essex? To determine this, I visited them all. Here's what I found out.
As a disclaimer, this list is neither a social commentary, nor a guide on which are the nicest towns to live, but purely a judgement on the aesthetics of each respective town centre.
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Saffron Walden Market
The lovely Saturday market of Saffron Walden, Essex, England.
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Saffron Walden is a market town in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. Saffron Walden is 12 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, 18 miles south of Cambridge and 43 miles north of London. The town retains a rural appearance and some buildings dating from the medieval period.
Saffron Walden was at the centre of the Eastern Association during the English Civil War. While the town was the headquarters of the New Model Army, Lieutenant-General of Horse, Oliver Cromwell paid a 19-day visit in May 1647, taking part in debates to seek a settlement between Parliament and the army. Saffron Walden's unofficial coat of arms showed the saffron crocus within the walls of the castle in the form of an heraldic pun – as in, Saffron walled-in. In 1961, a formal coat of arms was granted by the College of Arms and this was adapted in 1974 into its current form.
The 12th-century Walden Castle, built or expanded by Geoffrey de Mandeville, the first Earl of Essex is in ruins. After the medieval period, the castle fell into disuse and much of the flint was taken and used in the construction of local houses and the wall surrounding the Audley End estate. All that remains is the ruined basement.
Near to the castle is a turf maze, a series of circular excavations cut into the turf of the common. It is the largest example of this style of maze in England, the main part is about 100 feet (30 m) in diameter. The earliest record of it dates from 1699, although its origin may be earlier. It has been extensively restored several times, most recently in 1979.
Saffron Walden is served by Audley End railway station, which is located 2 miles (3 km) outside the town in the village of Wendens Ambo, with regular bus services to the town centre. The station is on the West Anglia mainline service between Cambridge and London Liverpool Street Station, with an off-peak service of two trains an hour, southbound and northbound, and more services during peak times. Saffron Walden is accessed from junction 8 of the M11 travelling from London (a distance of about 15 miles (24 km)) and from junction 10 travelling from the Cambridge direction (8 miles (13 km)). Stansted Airport is some 15 miles (24 km) from the town, while Luton Airport is 43 miles (69 km) away.
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Great British Market Towns- Saffron Walden 4K
Saffron Walden is a delightful medieval market town located in north-west Essex. Many wonderful independent shops and cafes nestle amongst a wealth of beautiful historic buildings. Archaeological evidence suggests continuous settlement on or near the site of Saffron Walden from at least the Neolithic period. It is believed that a small Romano-British settlement and fort – possibly in the area round Abbey Lane – existed as an outpost of the much larger settlement of Cestreforda to the north.
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Medieval Saffron Walden, Essex, England 2022 | Best Medieval market town (with captions)
Turn on the caption guide and enjoy this Saffron Walden, Essex, England 2022 walking tour.
Saffron Walden is a picturesque, medieval town, in north-west Essex, 15 miles south of Cambridge.
If you're thinking of visiting or moving to Saffron walden you'll find many interesting historic buildings reflecting its wealth as a rural market town.
At the heart lies St Mary’s Church, the largest parish church in Essex. Fine examples of elaborate moulded plasterwork (pargetting), can be seen on the Old Sun Inn and the houses in Castle Street & Bridge Street. Also of note are the Eight Bells, the timber-framed Cross Keys, and the medieval building located at 1 Myddylton Place.
Saffron Walden Museum's collections are housed in one of the oldest purpose-built museum buildings in the country, completed in 1835. It includes mammoth tusks and mummies, an early Tudor bed and a natural history museum gallery. In the grounds of the museum are the ruins of the Castle Keep which dates back to the 1130s.
Bridge End Garden is on the north side of Saffron Walden. Careful restoration has replicated gardening techniques and designs typical of the Victorian era and brought the garden back to its full splendour. The wonderful hedge maze is of particular appeal to children. The path into the garden passes the Fry Art Gallery which houses a collection of works by a Great Bardfield group of artists who settled in the Essex countryside in the 1930s.
The attractive Common is the oldest of Saffron Walden’s open spaces and on its eastern side is the largest turf labyrinth still surviving in Europe. Children of all ages enjoy following the ‘path’ through the turf, which winds for about one mile within a circle 100 feet (30.5 meters) in diameter.
Essex Village Walks. Part 10: Great Chesterford to Saffron Walden
This episode takes us back to the county of Essex where Sylvie and I walk from Great Chesterford, in the far north west of the county, to the lovely market town of Saffron Walden.
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SAFFRON WALDEN Part 1: Best English Towns 2022
Our new tour kicks off with a visit to Saffron Walden which has been named the 11th best place to live in England. Let us give you the tour and see what this delightful place has to offer. What really stands out immediately are the beautiful medieval wooden beamed houses and the ridiculous house prices!
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Visit Essex 02 - Saffron Walden Town Trail
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1. Market Place
2. The Old Sun Inn
3. Museum and Castle Ruins
4. Castle Street
5. Fry Art Gallery and Bridge End Garden
6. The Eight Bells
7. 1, Myddylton Place and The Close
8. Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin
9. The Cross Keys
10. The Rows
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Saffron Walden, A Walking Tour (ESSEX)
Today I explore Saffron Walden. A historic town in Essex, United Kingdom. Part of my visiting every county in England series. We come across a castle, a world war relic, mazes, historical buildings and walk through the town centre.
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SAFFRON WALDEN Part 2: Best English Towns 2022
Our second and last day around the wonderful town of Saffron Walden where Mazzy is back on her feet and Dan makes an announcement! It's going to take time to get back into our vlogs but join us tomorrow as there's a special Birthday surprise for Mazzy :-) x x
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The largest turf maze in the world, possibly medieval in age, at Saffron Walden Essex England UK
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Saffron Walden is a market town in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England, 12 miles (19 km) north of Bishop's Stortford, 15 miles (24 km) south of Cambridge and 43 miles (69 km) north of London. It retains a rural appearance and some buildings of the medieval period. Archaeological evidence suggests continuous settlement on or near the site of Saffron Walden from at least the Neolithic period. It is believed that a small Romano-British settlement and fort – possibly in the area round Abbey Lane – existed as an outpost of the much larger settlement of Cestreforda to the north.
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Saffron Walden is a town in the county of Essex, in the east of England. It is situated about 12 miles north of the city of Bishop's Stortford and about 15 miles south of Cambridge. The town has a population of around 16,000 people.
Saffron Walden has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement in the area dating back to the Bronze Age. The town grew in importance during the Middle Ages, when it became a center for the wool trade. Later, in the 16th and 17th centuries, Saffron Walden became famous for the cultivation and trade of saffron, a spice derived from the crocus flower.
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The Cross Keys, Saffron Walden, United Kingdom
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The Cross Keys features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Saffron Walden. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. University of Cambridge is 26 km from the inn and Hedingham Castle is 34 km away.
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