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The largest turf maze in the world (the 17th century turf maze on the common), the medieval town centre (one of the finest in Essex), Audley End (one of England's greatest Jacobean mansions), and a small Essex market town of extraordinary completeness
A little history
Saffron Walden grew wealthy from the saffron crocus trade in the 15th-17th centuries, giving the town its name. The medieval town centre — with its pargeted buildings, the church and the common — is one of the finest in Essex. The turf maze on the common, cut in the 17th century, is the largest in the world. Audley End, a mile from the town, is one of the finest Jacobean mansions in England.
The turf maze is extraordinary — the world's largest, perfectly preserved. Audley End (English Heritage) is magnificent. The market on Tuesdays and Saturdays for local Essex produce. The pargeted buildings on the High Street.
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Saffron Walden has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The Saturday market is outstanding for local produce. Local Essex food throughout.
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The largest turf maze in the world (the 17th century turf maze on the common), the medieval town centre (one of the finest in Essex), Audley End (one of England's greatest Jacobean mansions), and a small Essex market town of extraordinary completeness Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Saffron Walden worth exploring.
Saffron Walden has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The Saturday market is outstanding for local produce. Local Essex food throughout. Download Roam free to discover Saffron Walden's food scene.
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Saffron Walden serves an affluent Essex and Cambridge catchment. Outstanding independent food and retail. Heritage tourism is significant. List your Saffron Walden business on Roam to reach local customers in Essex.
Roam covers all of Saffron Walden including Newport, Great Chesterford, Littlebury, Wimbish, Radwinter. The turf maze is extraordinary — the world's largest, perfectly preserved. Audley End (English Heritage) is magnificent. The market on Tuesdays and Saturdays for local Essex produce. The pargeted buildings on the High Street.
