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.
CONSISTENT WITH GOVERNMENT ADVICE, MOST EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED AND OPENING DATES DEFERRED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK INDIVIDUAL WEBSITES FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION. ACTIVITIES KNOWN TO BE TAKING PLACE ARE SHOWN IN BLUE.
Apr 18: Little Easton: Open Gardens of Easton Lodge - Pre-booking is essential - see http://www.eastonlodge.co.uk/
Apr 22, 7pm: Online: Sawbridgeworth Local History Society will host an open evening on Zoom. Ann Rowe will talk about hunting for lost deer parks in the area around Sawbridgeworth and Hunsdon. There is no charge but you will need to apply for a link by emailing david.royle1@gmail.com. For further information see www.sbwhistory.com
May 02, 2pm to 5pm: Clavering: Open Garden at Chestnut Cottage - pre-bookings only at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/33664
May 02, 2pm to 5pm: Langley Upper Green: Open Garden at Wickets - pre-booking essential at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/13347
May 09, 1pm to 5pm: Broxted: Open Garden at The Old Vicarage - pre-booking only at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/16413
May 29: Saffron Walden: Fry Art Gallery hopes to re-open - www.fryartgallery.org
May 30, 1pm to 5pm: Clavering: Open Garden at Sheepcote Green Gardens - pre-booking only at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/42171
May 30, 2pm to 5pm: Hinxton: 6 open gardens - pre-booking only at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/42468
May 30, 2pm to 5pm: Ickleton: Open garden at Gifu - pre-booking only at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/37764
Jun 05, 2pm to 5pm: Brent Pelham Hall open garden - pre-booking only at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/36500
Jun 06, 11am to 4pm: Arkesden: Open Gardn at Stocksmead - pre-booking only at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/37003
Jun 06, 11am to 5:30pm: Thundridge: Open Garden at Thundridge Old House - pre-booking only at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/13819
Jun 06, 12noon to 4pm: Chrishall: Open Garden at Two Cottages - pre-booking essential at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/34757
Jun 06, 2pm to 5pm: Brent Pelham Hall open garden - pre-booking only at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/36500
Jun 06, 2pm to 6pm: Duxford: 8 open gardens - pre-booking essential at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/17444
Jun 12, 11am: Saffron Walden: Free walking tour including the Battle Ditches, with Blue Badge guide Sarah Kirkpatrick - limited places - to book, up to 2 people per booking, please email tourism@saffronwalden.gov.uk with your details.
Jun 13, 1pm to 5pm: Great Chesterford open gardens - pre-booking essential at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/42195
Jun 20, 12noon to 4pm: Chrishall: Open Garden at Two Cottages - pre-booking essential at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/34757
Jun 20, 1pm to 5pm: Broxted: Open Garden at The Old Vicarage - pre-booking only at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/16413
Jun 26, 11am: Saffron Walden: Free walking tour including the Battle Ditches, with Blue Badge guide Sarah Kirkpatrick - limited places - to book, up to 2 people per booking, please email tourism@saffronwalden.gov.uk with your details.
Jun 27, 2pm to 5pm: Langley Upper Green: Open Garden at Old Bell Cottage - pre-booking only at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/31889
Jun 27, 2pm to 5pm: Langley Upper Green: Open Garden at Wickets - pre-booking essential at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/13347
Jly 23, 1pm to 5pm: Finchingfield: Open Garden at Brick House - pre-booking only at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/37603
Aug 15, 2pm to 6pm: Duxford: Open Garden at Robynet House - pre-booking only at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/37607
Oct 16, 10:30am to 4pm: Ickleton: Open Garden at Caldrees Manor - pre-booking only at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/37772
Nov 10, 8pm: Elsenham: Ken McDonald will give a tallk to Elsenham Village History Society, "The Hundred Parishes: An Introduction" - www.elsenham-history.co.uk/.
Nov 18, 2:30pm: Barley: Ken McDonald will give a tallk to the Barley Community Group, "The Hundred Parishes: An Introduction".
2022:
Feb 22, 7:30pm: Great Dunmow: Ken McDonald will give a tallk to the Great Dunmow Historical & Literary Society, "The Hundred Parishes: An Introduction"