Fete de la Musique 24th June 2018! click here for more details On Sunday 24 June from 12 pm to 8.30 pm Saffron Walden will be celebrating live music with over 80 bands covering a wide range of music genres from rock, pop, and jazz to world, big band, and Latin American.  The Read More

Songwriting Workshop with Joanna Eden In this one day session Joanna will explore the process of songwriting and give group and individual guidance in discussion and masterclass settings. Participants should be 15+ and be happy to perform one of their songs to the group. As well Read More

Special post-Christmas event at Fairycroft House on the anniversary of the death of Lemmy, founder and lead musician of Motörhead.  Tim Atkinson will give a talk “A Choirboy, a Bullet Belt and Lemmy” – the story of how his obsession led to a career in music and Read More

Architectural Walk & Talk with Mike Hibbs Wednesday 6th September 7pm-9pm Walk: 7.00pm from Library, Market Square Talk: 7.45pm King’s Arms Members: free; Non-members £5   Mike Hibbs will give an informative, entertaining and personal account of buildings in Saffron Read More

Both before and during the next Maze Festival (20 & 21 August) there are an amazing range of creative workshops for all skills and ages. Monday 15 August 1.30pm-4pm Maze Art Workshop for Children (ages 7-11) Small friendly class in Saffron Walden using a variety of materials Read More

Aspects of shape & form, feathering, leaves, flowers, butterflies – with Alex Bass Saturday 30th July – 2.30-5.30 pm £10 for SWAT members; £15 for non-members / Eligibility: 14+ Read More

Saffron Walden is unique in having two historic mazes: the ancient turf labyrinth on the Common and the Victorian hedge maze in Bridge End Garden. The Maze Festival celebrates the town’s maze heritage, explores man’s fascination with mazes and offers a long weekend of fun for Read More

Bridge End Gardens in the heart of Saffron Walden was the perfect setting for the Arts and Music Picnic event organised by Saffron Walden Arts Trust last Saturday afternoon. Over 400 people brought picnics and enjoyed a perfect summer’s day out, filled with live music from local Read More

Saffron Walden Open Studios took place over two weekends in June this year, with 17 artists and groups taking part within Saffron Walden itself and in several of the surrounding villages. Visitors travelled from all over the county to see inside artist’s studios and talk to them Read More

We recently popped into the Saffron Walden County High School Art Show. Some amazing work on display, and we wish all the students the best of luck in the future! Take a look, and watch out for these names… © Rosie Kingston © Jake Thompson © Leanne Croshaw © Elly Read More