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  • CALF Festival – “Books, Our Bridge to Bigger Dreams”

    Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

            Saturday 18th October, 11.30am-3.30pm CALF - Children & Author's Literary Fanfare & Events "Books, Our Bridge to Bigger Dreams" Book Here  A day of culturally diverse storytelling, arts and activities for families with children aged 2-12 years, linked to Black History Month. The event spotlights authors and illustrators from culturally diverse […]

    Free
  • Saffron Walden 1647 – reimagined on Saturday 25th October 2025

    Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

      The Saffron Walden Heritage Development Group with the help of Saffron Walden Museum, St Mary's Church, Saffron Walden BID and Colonel John Pickering's Regiment of the Sealed Knot Society, are hosting a costumed interpretative drama in the Parish Church of St Mary's, Saffron Walden. The drama will start at 12.30pm, followed by a Q&A […]

  • Howling Half Term

    Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

      Wednesday 29 October Black Shuck Mask £10 per child 1.5 hr sessions starting at 10am or 1pm Make your own trick or treat worthy Black Shuck mask!   Thursday 30 October Spooky Peg Dolls £2.40 per child 30 min sessions between 10.10am - 12.40pm or from 2.00pm - 2.30pm   Thursday 30 October Black […]

    Free
  • Archaeology finds surgery

    Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

    Have you found any archaeological objects? Record your finds with the Essex Finds Liaison Officer. Saturday finds surgeries held at Saffron Walden Museum: 22 February 17 May 9 August 1 November Book an appointment at: https://calendly.com/pasessex

    Free
  • Saffron Walden Museum Society Lecture – Tim Turner : What on Earth is that for?

    Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

    SAFFRON WALDEN MUSEUM SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES Monday 10 NOVEMBER, 8pm The School Room, Saffron Walden Museum TIM TURNER WHAT ON EARTH IS THAT FOR? Tim has spent many years trying to work out what weird and wonderful objects were used for. He has collected a lot of them, and this will be an opportunity for […]

    £3.00
  • Saturday Makes

    Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

    Fun and free, drop-in craft activities held at Saffron Walden Museum on selected Saturdays in November and December. Free event, admission charges apply.

  • Saturday Makes

    Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

    Fun and free, drop-in craft activities held at Saffron Walden Museum on selected Saturdays in November and December. Free event, admission charges apply.

  • Calm Sessions

    Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

    Enjoy a calm and quiet atmosphere in the museum with reduced lighting, and have a chance to explore with our sensory backpacks. Our calm sessions are designed for neurodiverse visitors and their families on selected dates in December.

  • Calm Sessions

    Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

    Enjoy a calm and quiet atmosphere in the museum with reduced lighting, and have a chance to explore with our sensory backpacks. Our calm sessions are designed for neurodiverse visitors and their families on selected dates in December.

  • Saturday Makes

    Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

    Fun and free, drop-in craft activities held at Saffron Walden Museum on selected Saturdays in November and December. Free event, admission charges apply.

  • Saturday Makes

    Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

    Fun and free, drop-in craft activities held at Saffron Walden Museum on selected Saturdays in November and December. Free event, admission charges apply.

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