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.
Jan 12 to March 9: Online: Public Inquiry into Stansted Airport's rejected planning application for 43 million passengers per annum. Inquiry timetable, etc: https://programmeofficers.co.uk/ssairport/ Live streaming on https://stream-uk.venue-av.com/e/sai/live_stream The Inquiry is due to sit from Tuesday to Friday, starting 9:30am, except for week commencing February 15.
April 04: Saffron Walden: Fry Art Gallery re-opens - www.fryartgallery.org
Jun 17, 2:30pm: Barley: Ken McDonald will give a tallk to the Barley Community Group, "The Hundred Parishes: An Introduction".
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/.
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"