11/06/2026
Backing from Audley End House and Gardens for SAFFRON WALDEN’s Town of Culture 2028 bid
Saffron Walden Town Council (SWTC) confirmed the town’s ‘Town of Culture 2028’ bid was submitted on 27 March 2026, following the launch 25 February 2026 with a community photograph.
Audley End House & Gardens offers its support to Saffron Walden’s bid to become Town of Culture 2028. Audley End has been a deep-rooted part of Saffron Walden’s community since the 12th century, first as the Benedictine priory Walden Abbey and then later as one of the finest Jacobean houses in England. Today, it is a nationally significant historic landmark and visitor attraction, welcoming more than 150,000 visitors each year and hosting important events including Saffron Walden Pride and the Heritage Live concerts. We are proud to be part of Saffron Walden’s vibrant community and value working closely with so many brilliant local partners to celebrate the town’s rich heritage.
SWTC is delighted with the words of support received so far from the community, including; event partners, charities, local organisation, residents and businesses. A spokesperson for SWTC said, “thank you for everyone’s support so far – please continue to back Saffron Walden’s bid in becoming Town of Culture 2028.”
If you or your organisation / business would like to show your support and be featured on the SWTC ‘wall of support’, please provide a few words with logo (jpeg) to [email protected]. For the latest updates visit https://saffronwalden.gov.uk/town-of-culture-2028/ or follow SWTC social media.
Further information on the competition can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-town-of-culture-2028-expression-of-interest/uk-town-of-culture-2028-expression-of-interest-guidance-for-bidders -foreword or via the link in our bio!
