Saffron Walden Heritage Development Group

Saffron Walden Heritage Development Group To develop, protect and promote heritage sites within Saffron Walden for the benefit of residents and visitors alike.

20/05/2026

Backing from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre 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.

Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre is delighted to support the bid for Saffron Walden to become Town of Culture 2028. Our town has a rich cultural heritage, a thriving creative community, and a year round programme of arts, music, history, and community events that bring people together and attract visitors from across the region. We believe this bid is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate everything that makes Saffron Walden such a special town.

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 visit the link in our bio.

20/05/2026

Three heritage funds have opened for Expressions of Interest, including the new £92 million Places of Worship Fund, as well as the second rounds of the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund and Heritage Revival Fund

18/05/2026

Following on from the AGM that took place last Wednesday 13th May, the Gibson Library Society is pleased to announce that Ian Willard will be taking over from Martyn Everett as Chairman of the society, Soeli Leverett will be taking over from Ian Willard as Secretary, and we are very grateful that Peter Walker will remain in his role as Treasurer.

The Gibson Library Society is extremely grateful to Martyn Everett, former Chairman of the society, for the dedication that he has shown to the library during his run as chairman. The society wishes Ian every success as he takes on this new role and are excited to see what he has planned for the library and the society.

Saffron Walden has so much to offer. Thank you Discover Uttlesford , we look forward to continuing to work with you.
15/05/2026

Saffron Walden has so much to offer. Thank you Discover Uttlesford , we look forward to continuing to work with you.

We loved having Colonel John Pickering, His Regiment Of Foote interpret Saffron Walden in May 1647 at Old Sun Inn . Than...
14/05/2026

We loved having Colonel John Pickering, His Regiment Of Foote interpret Saffron Walden in May 1647 at Old Sun Inn .
Thank you Saffron Walden Museum & Castle Grounds , St Mary’s Church Saffron Walden , Saffron Walden Town Council , Uttlesford District Council , and Love Saffron Walden , with whom we share this unique history. We can't wait until the next event!

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

It was made possible by our amazing volunteer stewards.

Photo credit John Beardsworth

We love Saffron Walden with its history, art and music scene. It's the perfect candidate for UK Town of Culture! It's be...
14/05/2026

We love Saffron Walden with its history, art and music scene. It's the perfect candidate for UK Town of Culture!
It's been a real privilege over the last year to take part in the Tourism, Culture & Heritage Network workshops from Saffron Walden Town Council . These have demonstrated to us just how passionate the town is about our culture and future.

Capturing the mood for change in 1647, here interpreted in Saffron Walden's Market Square and the Old Sun Inn on May 9th...
13/05/2026

Capturing the mood for change in 1647, here interpreted in Saffron Walden's Market Square and the Old Sun Inn on May 9th.
May 1647 saw meetings held in St Mary’s Church Saffron Walden leading to ideas well ahead of their time.
Thank you Colonel John Pickering, His Regiment Of Foote , Saffron Walden Museum & Castle Grounds and Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre , Saffron Walden Town Council , Uttlesford District Council and all our amazing volunteers.
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Photo credit Charles Grenoir Greensitt

Capturing the mood of 1647 - Colonel John Pickering, His Regiment Of Foote in Saffron Walden Market Square on May 9thBac...
13/05/2026

Capturing the mood of 1647 - Colonel John Pickering, His Regiment Of Foote in Saffron Walden Market Square on May 9th
Back in 1647 meetings were held in St Mary’s Church Saffron Walden which helped decide the future of the nation, and officers may have quartered in the Old Sun Inn . Thank you Saffron Walden Museum & Castle Grounds and Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre and all our amazing volunteers for your support!
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Photo credit Charles Grenoir Greensitt

13/05/2026

Do come and support the Uttlesford Foodbank by attending this concert given by Granta Choral and Hellier Strings on 6 June.

We're backing Saffron Walden to be UK Town of Culture with Saffron Walden Town Council
10/05/2026

We're backing Saffron Walden to be UK Town of Culture with Saffron Walden Town Council

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