Here we list some activities that relate to local heritage, countryside, wildlife, culture or conservation. Please also see the Attractions pages for places that are open on a regular basis. If you are tempted by one of these specific places or events, we encourage you to make a full day of your visit. You might like to print off the introduction to the parish and see if you can track down some more of its heritage.
If you know of any additional forthcoming event within the Hundred Parishes that offers an opportunity to learn, enjoy or participate, please contact us using the Feedback option at the foot of the website menu.
Aug 22, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Aug 24, 11am to 5pm: Much Hadham: Forge Museum open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday - www.hadhammuseum.org.uk/find.html
Aug 25, 2pm to 5pm: Thaxted Windmill open.
Aug 26, 11am to 4pm: Stanstead Abbotts: Rye House Gatehouse open - TL385099, EN11 0EH - www.visitleevalley.org.uk/en/content/cms/nature/gardens-heritage/rye-house-gatehouse/#plan-a-visit
Aug 26, 1:30pm to 5:30pm: Stansted Mountfitchet Windmill open.
Aug 26/27: Little Easton: Countess of Warwick Show - https://countessofwarwickshow.org/
Aug 26, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Aug 26, 2pm to 5pm: Thaxted Windmill open.
Aug 27, 11am: Thaxted: Morris dancing in churchyard - www.thaxtedmorris.org
Aug 27, 11am to 5pm: Forge Museum open - www.hadhammuseum.org.uk/find.html
Aug 27, 1pm to 5pm: Langley Fete.
Aug 27, 1:30pm to 5:30pm: Stansted Mountfitchet Windmill open and traditional Windmill Fete.
Aug 27, 2pm to 5pm: Chrishall: Archive open in Chrishall Pavilion, Jigneys Meadow (via footpath beside old school in High Street) - https://chrishallessex.co.uk/visit-the-archive/
Aug 27, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Aug 27, 2pm to 5pm: Thaxted Windmill open.
Aug 28, 10:30am: Widford: Redbridge Ramblers 12 mile walk starting from lay-by west of Widford Church on B1004, postcode SG12 8RL, Grid ref: TL 411157. Pub stop at Standon - https://redbridgeramblers.org.uk
Aug 29, 10am: Debden area: Walk of 6 miles with Uttlesford Ramblers - www.uttlesfordramblers.org/
Aug 29, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Aug 31, 11am to 5pm: Much Hadham: Forge Museum open Friday, Saturday and Sunday - www.hadhammuseum.org.uk/find.html
Sep 01, 10am: Howlett End, Wimbish: Walk of 10 miles with Uttlesford Ramblers - www.uttlesfordramblers.org/
Sep 01, 10am to 1pm: Radwinter: Church open to view - www.radwinter.org/RadCHabout.php
Sep 01, 2pm to 5pm: Thaxted Windmill open.
Sep 02, 10am: Newport: Bishop's Stortford & District Footpaths Association walk of 5 to 6 miles, starting from Newport Station - www.walksaroundstortford.org.uk.
Sep 02, 1:30pm to 5:30pm: Stansted Mountfitchet Windmill open.
Sep 02, 2pm to 5pm: Chrishall: Archive open in Chrishall Pavilion, Jigneys Meadow (via footpath beside old school in High Street) - https://chrishallessex.co.uk/visit-the-archive/
Sep 02, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Sep 02, 2pm to 5pm: Thaxted Windmill open.
Sep 02, 2:30pm to 5:30pm: Hinxton Watermill open - www.nationalmillsweekend.co.uk/pages_water/hinxton.htm
Sep 05, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Sep 05, 8:15pm: Newport: Thaxted Morris Men perform at Coach and Horses, CB11 3TR - www.thaxtedmorris.org
Sep 07, 11am to 5pm: Much Hadham: Forge Museum open Friday, Saturday and Sunday - www.hadhammuseum.org.uk/find.html
Sep 08: Essex Churches Ride and Stride - www.foect.org.uk/rideandstride/
Sep 08, 10am to 3pm: The Hundred Parishes Society will be represented at the Saffron Walden area clubs and societies showcase: Upstairs in Town Hall - www.swinitiative.org
Sep 08, 2pm to 5pm: Thaxted Windmill open.
Sep 09, 10:30am to 4pm: Stebbing: Open garden at Snares Hill Cottage, Duck End, CM6 3RY - www.ngs.org.uk/find-a-garden/garden/21394/
Sep 09, 10:30am to 4pm: Ashdon Windmill open at Steventon End.
Sep 09, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Sep 09, 2pm to 5pm: Thaxted Windmill open.
Sep 11, 2:30pm: Finchingfield Guildhall is open through the Invitation to View scheme - pre-booking essential through www.invitationtoview.co.uk/properties/finchingfield-guildhall/
Sep 12, 10am: Thaxted: Walk of 6 miles with Uttlesford Ramblers - www.uttlesfordramblers.org/
Sep 12, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Sep 12, 8pm: Elsenham Village History Society meeting in Elsenham Memorial Hall - talk by Terry Ward on Cambridge Main Line to Bishop's Stortford.Sep 15, 12 Noon to 10pm: Great Dunmow Carnival - www.dunmowcarnival.com
Sep 12, 8:15pm: Great Easton: Thaxted Morris Men perform at Three Horseshoes, Duton Hill, CM6 2DX - www.thaxtedmorris.org
Sep 12, 9:15pm: Broxted: Thaxted Morris Men perform at Prince of Wales, Broxted, CM6 2BJ - www.thaxtedmorris.org
Sep 14, 11am to 5pm: Much Hadham: Forge Museum open Friday, Saturday and Sunday - www.hadhammuseum.org.uk/find.html
Sep 14, 7:30pm: Stanstead Abbotts: Talk on Hunsdon House by Guy Horlock at Local History Society meeting in Parish Hall - www.salhs.org.uk/events.html
Sep 15, 1pm to 3:30pm: Hinxton: Wellcome Genome Centre campus open including family-friendly exhibition "Curious Nature" and possible campus tours. Free but prior booking required on https://publicengagement.wellcomegenomecampus.org/events
Sep 15, 2pm to 5pm: Thaxted Windmill open.
Sep 16: Saffron Walden & District Footpaths Association afternoon walk of 5 miles - details: 07939 018803
Sep 16, 12:30pm to 5pm: Little Easton: open day - Apple day - at the Gardens of Easton Lodge - www.eastonlodge.co.uk/
Sep 16, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Sep 16, 2pm to 5pm: Thaxted Windmill open.
Sep 19, 10am: Debden area: Walk of 5 miles with Uttlesford Ramblers - www.uttlesfordramblers.org/
Sep 19, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Sep 21, 11am to 5pm: Much Hadham: Forge Museum open Friday, Saturday and Sunday - www.hadhammuseum.org.uk/find.html
Sep 22, 2pm to 5pm: Thaxted Windmill open.
Sep 22, 2:30pm: Albury: Parsonage Farmhouse open through the Invitation to View scheme - pre-booking essential - www.invitationtoview.co.uk/properties/parsonage-farm/
Sep 22, 4:30pm: Saffron Walden: Historic House Tour of 25-27 Church Street (part of the old Sun Inn) - tickets £14, including tea & cakes, from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, Market Square.
Sep 23, 11am to 4pm: Stanstead Abbotts: Rye House Gatehouse open - TL385099, EN11 0EH - www.visitleevalley.org.uk/en/content/cms/nature/gardens-heritage/rye-house-gatehouse/#plan-a-visit
Sep 23, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Sep 23, 2pm to 5pm: Thaxted Windmill open.
Sep 26, 10am: Clavering: Walk of 6 miles with Uttlesford Ramblers - www.uttlesfordramblers.org/
Sep 26, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Sep 28, 11am to 5pm: Much Hadham: Forge Museum open Friday, Saturday and Sunday - www.hadhammuseum.org.uk/find.html
Sep 29, 10am: Dunmow area: Walk of 10 miles with Uttlesford Ramblers - www.uttlesfordramblers.org/
Sep 29, 2pm to 5pm: Thaxted Windmill open.
Sep 30, 11am to 4pm: Stanstead Abbotts: Rye House Gatehouse open - TL385099, EN11 0EH - www.visitleevalley.org.uk/en/content/cms/nature/gardens-heritage/rye-house-gatehouse/#plan-a-visit
Sep 30, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Sep 30, 2pm to 5pm: Thaxted Windmill open.
Sep 30, 3pm: Saffron Walden: Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra performs "Legends of Land and Sea: A Concert for Families" - www.saffronhall.com
Oct 05, 11am to 5pm: Much Hadham: Forge Museum open Friday, Saturday and Sunday - www.hadhammuseum.org.uk/find.html
Oct 06, 10am to 1pm: Radwinter: Church open to view - www.radwinter.org/RadCHabout.php
Oct 07, 1:30pm to 5:30pm: Stansted Mountfitchet Windmill open.
Oct 07, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Oct 07, 2pm to 5pm: Chrishall: Archive open in Chrishall Pavilion, Jigneys Meadow (via footpath beside old school in High Street) - https://chrishallessex.co.uk/visit-the-archive/
Oct 07, 2:30pm to 5:30pm: Hinxton Watermill open - www.nationalmillsweekend.co.uk/pages_water/hinxton.htm
Oct 09, 2:30pm: Finchingfield Guildhall is open through the Invitation to View scheme - pre-booking essential through www.invitationtoview.co.uk/properties/finchingfield-guildhall/
Oct 12, 11am to 5pm: Much Hadham: Forge Museum open Friday, Saturday and Sunday - www.hadhammuseum.org.uk/find.html
Oct 14, 10am: Stanstead Abbotts: Bishop's Stortford & District Footpaths Association walk of 5 to 6 miles - www.walksaroundstortford.org.uk.
Oct 14, 11am: Saffron Walden: The Halle Orchestra presents a family concert including Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, Bizet's Carmen, Copland's Rodeo and Dvorak's Slavonic Dances - www.saffronhall.com
Oct 14, 11:30am to 5pm: Little Easton: open day - Halloween-themed - at the Gardens of Easton Lodge - www.eastonlodge.co.uk/
Oct 14, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Oct 14, 6pm: Stansted Mountfitchet: Music@Stansted concert with Bishop's Stortford Sinfonia in St John's Church - www.musicatstansted.co.uk
Oct 19, 11am to 5pm: Much Hadham: Forge Museum open Friday, Saturday and Sunday - www.hadhammuseum.org.uk/find.html
Oct 20, 1pm to 3:30pm: Hinxton: Wellcome Genome Centre campus open including family-friendly exhibition "Curious Nature" and possible campus tours. Free but prior booking required on https://publicengagement.wellcomegenomecampus.org/events
Oct 20, 2:30pm: Albury: Parsonage Farmhouse open through the Invitation to View scheme - pre-booking essential - www.invitationtoview.co.uk/properties/parsonage-farm/
Oct 21, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Oct 26, 11am to 5pm: Much Hadham: Forge Museum open Friday, Saturday and Sunday - www.hadhammuseum.org.uk/find.html
Oct 28, 10am: Clavering: Bishop's Stortford & District Footpaths Association walk of 5 to 6 miles - www.walksaroundstortford.org.uk.
Oct 28, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Nov 02, 11am to 5pm: Much Hadham: Forge Museum open Friday, Saturday and Sunday - www.hadhammuseum.org.uk/find.html
Nov 03, 10am to 1pm: Radwinter: Church open to view - www.radwinter.org/RadCHabout.php
Nov 04, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Nov 09, 11am to 5pm: Much Hadham: Forge Museum open Friday, Saturday and Sunday - www.hadhammuseum.org.uk/find.html
Nov 11, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Nov 11, 3pm: Saffron Walden: Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra performance including Vaughan Williams "Pastoral" Symphony number 3 - www.saffronhall.com
Nov 16, 11am to 5pm: Much Hadham: Forge Museum open Friday, Saturday and Sunday - www.hadhammuseum.org.uk/find.html
Nov 17, 7:30pm: Saffron Walden: Saffron Walden Choral Society performs Brahms, Boulanger and Butterworth - www.saffronhall.com
Nov 18, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Nov 23, 11am to 5pm: Much Hadham: Forge Museum open Friday, Saturday and Sunday - www.hadhammuseum.org.uk/find.html
Nov 25, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Nov 25, 3pm: Stansted Mountfitchet: Music@Stansted concert with baritone Nicholas Mogg and pianist Jams Coleman in St John's Church - www.musicatstansted.co.uk
Nov 30, 11am to 5pm: Much Hadham: Forge Museum open Friday, Saturday and Sunday - www.hadhammuseum.org.uk/find.html
Nov 30, 12noon: Albury: Parsonage Farmhouse open through the Invitation to View scheme - pre-booking essential - www.invitationtoview.co.uk/properties/parsonage-farm/
Dec 01, 10am to 1pm: Radwinter: Church open to view - www.radwinter.org/RadCHabout.php
Dec 02, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Dec 07, 11am to 5pm: Much Hadham: Forge Museum open Friday, Saturday and Sunday - www.hadhammuseum.org.uk/find.html
Dec 09, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Dec 14, 11am to 5pm: Much Hadham: Forge Museum open Friday, Saturday and Sunday - www.hadhammuseum.org.uk/find.html
Dec 16, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
Dec 23, 2pm to 5pm: Ashdon Museum open - www.ashdonvillagemuseum.co.uk/.
2019
Jan 27, 3pm: Stansted Mountfitchet: Music@Stansted concert with O Duo who present an afternoon of artistry in percussion in St John's Church - www.musicatstansted.co.uk
Mar 16, 7:30pm: Stansted Mountfitchet: Music@Stansted concert with Benyounes String in St John's Church - www.musicatstansted.co.uk