Here we list some activities that relate to local heritage, countryside, wildlife, exercise, 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 a nearby walk or the introduction to the parish and see if you can track down some more of its heritage. Events may be subject to Covid restrictions or reassessment of Covid risks.
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.
Jan 16, 1pm: Manuden: Saffron Walden & District Footpaths Association walk of about 5 miles, starting from opposite Manuden House, CM23 1DH, TL490267 - newcomers and visitors welcome - https://www.walkinginengland.co.uk/essex/saffronfpa.php
Jan 26, 10am: Arkesden: Saffron Walden & District Footpaths Association walk of about 4 miles, starting from Cooper's End where it meets Lorkin's Lane, CB11 4UX, TL463357 - newcomers and visitors welcome - https://www.walkinginengland.co.uk/essex/saffronfpa.php
Jan 17, 7pm: Sawbridgeworth Local History Society talk at Hailey Centre - Peter Reed will talk on Sir Edwin Arthur Cutforth, a major Sawbridgeworth benefactor - please email david.royle1@gmail.com to book a place - also see www.sbwhistory.com
Feb 13, 11am - 4pm: Little Easton Lodge gardens open for snowdrops - https://www.eastonlodge.co.uk/
Feb 17, 11am - 4pm: Little Easton Lodge gardens open for snowdrops - https://www.eastonlodge.co.uk/
Feb 20, 11am - 4pm: Little Easton Lodge gardens open for snowdrops - https://www.eastonlodge.co.uk/
Feb 20, 1pm: Langley: Saffron Walden & District Footpaths Association walk of about 5 miles, starting from Langley Community Centre car park, CB11 4RY, TL447353 - newcomers and visitors welcome - https://www.walkinginengland.co.uk/essex/saffronfpa.php
Feb 24, 11am - 4pm: Little Easton Lodge gardens open for snowdrops - https://www.eastonlodge.co.uk/
Feb 28, 10am: Finchingfield: Saffron Walden & District Footpaths Association walk of about 4 miles, starting from Finchingfield Recreation Ground car park, CM7 4LZ, TL684326 - newcomers and visitors welcome - https://www.walkinginengland.co.uk/essex/saffronfpa.php
Mar 31, 7:30pm: Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall: Sawbridgeworth History Society talk by medal specialist Mark Smith, "For Valour - the story of the Victoria Cross" - To purchase tickets at £5 see https://sbwhistory.com/product/marksmith-tickets/
Apr 01: Perry Green, Much Hadham: Henry Moore Studios and Gardens opens for 2022 with a new exhibition: Henry Moore, the Sixties - http://www.henry-moore.org/visit/henry-moore-studios-gardens#
May 01: Bartlow: Three Counties Charity Walk - https://www.bartlow3countieswalk.co.uk/
May 14: Saffron Walden: Historic House Tours of the Old Sun Inn, 11am and 2:30pm - pre-booking essential through Tourist Information Centre, 01799 524002 - https://douglaskentheritage.co.uk/
June 04: Saffron Walden: Historic House Tours of the Old Sun Inn, 11am and 2:30pm - pre-booking essential through Tourist Information Centre, 01799 524002 - https://douglaskentheritage.co.uk/
June 04: Hatfield Broad Oak: HBO 10k road race - https://broadoak10k.co.uk/
June 17 to July 10: Thaxted Music Festival - details at https://www.thaxtedfestival.co.uk/
July 09: Great Dunmow: Flitch Trials - see https://www.dunmowflitchtrials.co.uk/
Sep 08, all day coach tour starting from Stansted Mountfitchet arranged by Churches Conservation Trust to 4 of their churches including Stanstead Abbotts, Chickney and Stansted Mountfitchet within the Hundred Parishes plus Willingale. Pre-booking essential - https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/what-s-on/hct-2022-07-essex-and-hertfordshire.html
Oct 16: Saffron Walden: Saffron Festival.