Saffron Walden
in Essex of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.023 and 0.242 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 1' 24" and E 0° 14' 32"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:43 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:38 am and 8:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden in Essex (England) with it's 15,210 habitants is a town located in United Kingdom about 39 mi (or 63 km) north-east of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Saffron Walden is now 11:43 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports closer to Saffron Walden, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Duxford Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Tower of London in a distance of 36 mi (or 58 km), South. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Linton, Fulbourn, Cambridge, Grantchester and Barton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 51% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Crown House Hotel

Address
3,5 mi
Great Chesterford
CB10 1NY Great Chesterfield
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Saffron Hotel

Address
4,8 mi
8-12 High Street
CB10 1AZ Saffron Walden
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Leggatts Farm

Address
5,4 mi
Henham Road
CB11 3LZ Saffron Walden
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


JCT.10 Holiday Inn Express CAMBRIDGE-DUXFORD M11

Address
6,4 mi
42 Station Road East,Whittlesford Bridge
CB22 4WL CAMBRIDGE
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Red Lion

Address
6,5 mi
Station Road 42
CB22 4NL Cambridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

War Dance - Calling Johnny Harris

Published: February 06, 2009
Length: 02:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Brian House

Bill Parkinson plays every part in his own composition using a guitar synth: strings, brass, keyboards and of course, guitar! War Dance composition/arrangement/performance copyright 2008...


Halo reach credit glitch 2013

Published: June 12, 2013
Length: 55:46 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: zeepeeGamer

This still works till this day have always done this till I found it out, so if you want to rank up quickly then this is the best way. You can do it with any challenge just get one less than...


How to get more business through Networking or find a Business

Published: November 30, 2012
Length: 31:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gareth Davies

http://www.bnisaffronwalden.co.uk/ How to get more business through Networking or find a Business This video introduces members of the Saffron Walden "Cornerstone" branch of the BNI (Business...


photographic essay - spring flowers 2010

Published: April 08, 2010
Length: 43:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ingen ost

A photographic essay of flowers in the area.


Saffron Walden Town v Kings Langley, 22.11.14. FA Vase.

Published: November 23, 2014
Length: 25:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bakerlonian

An eleven-goal thriller from Caton's Lane in the FA Vase Second Round as Thurlow Nunn Eastern Counties Division One Saffron Walden take on Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division ...


Saffron Walden Town v Newmarket Town, 11.11.14.

Published: November 12, 2014
Length: 02:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bakerlonian

Thurlow Nunn League, Challenge Cup 2nd Round action from Caton's Lane, Saffron Walden. Division One 'Walden take on Premier Division opponents.


Saffron Walden Town v Woodbridge Town, 28.02.15.

Published: March 01, 2015
Length: 15:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bakerlonian

Thurlow Nunn League Division One action from Caton's Lane.


SAFFY - A Moist Day Out.

Published: April 24, 2014
Length: 59:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jack Palmer

Went to Saffron Walden skate park for beanie's birthday but we turned up and there were chav's smoking something suspicious and it appeared to be a bit moist. So we were limited on what we...


Saffron Bootcamp

Published: September 27, 2013
Length: 54:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Simon Drew

Saffron Walden's Premier Bootcamp with Simon Drew. I offer personal training in a small group or 1-1 setting. Group sizes are limited to allow for specific coaching with individuals during...


Saffron Walden Town v Whitton United, FA Vase

Published: November 02, 2014
Length: 49:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bakerlonian

FA Vase First round, season 2014/15 from Caton's Lane. Saffron Walden v Whitton United. Taken from a Saffron Walden point of view so don't be surprised at the lack of coverage of the away team.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Uttlesford

Uttlesford is a local government district in Essex, England led by its council in a central town in the district, Saffron Walden, which is 38 miles NNE of London.

Located at 52.019, 0.2367 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Local government in Essex, Uttlesford, Non-metropolitan districts of Essex, Local government districts of the East of England

Humphrey de Bohun, 3rd Earl of Hereford

Humphrey (VI) de Bohun (c. 1249 – 31 December 1298), 3rd Earl of Hereford and 2nd Earl of Essex, was an English nobleman known primarily for his opposition to King Edward I over the Confirmatio Cartarum. He was also an active participant in the Welsh Wars and maintained for several years a private feud with the earl of Gloucester. His father, Humphrey (V) de Bohun, fought on the side of the rebellious barons in the Barons' War.

Located at 52.0262, 0.2449 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1249 births, 1298 deaths, Lord High Constables, Lords Warden of the Cinque Ports, Earls in the Peerage of England, Earls of Hereford (1199), Earls of Essex (1239), 13th-century English people

Audley End House

Audley End House is largely an early 17th-century country house just outside Saffron Walden, Essex, south of Cambridge, England. It was once a palace in all but name and renowned as one of the finest Jacobean houses in England. Audley End is now only one-third of its original size, but is still large, with much to enjoy in its architectural features and varied collections. It is currently in the stewardship of English Heritage though remains the family seat of the Lords Braybrooke.

Located at 52.0204, 0.21961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
English Heritage sites in Essex, Gardens in Essex, Royal residences in the United Kingdom, Grade I listed buildings in Essex, Historic house museums in Essex, Country houses in Essex, Howard family (English aristocracy)

Saffron Walden Town F.C

Saffron Walden Town F.C. is an English football club based in Saffron Walden, Essex. The club are currently members of Division One of the Eastern Counties League, and play at Catons Lane.

Located at 52.0273, 0.239997 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football clubs in England, Football clubs in Essex, Association football clubs established in 1872, Essex Senior Football League, Eastern Counties Football League, Fan-owned English League football clubs, Isthmian League, 1872 establishments in England

Fry Art Gallery

The Fry Art Gallery is an art gallery located in Saffron Walden, Essex, England. In its present form the gallery was established in 1985 and it is managed by the Fry Art Gallery Society. The Gallery's permanent collection is rotated annually, these works are complemented by changing exhibitions in the gallery. The Fry houses an impressive number of art works by artists who have local connections with north west Essex.

Located at 52.0251, 0.2378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Art museums and galleries in Essex, Art galleries established in 1985, 1985 establishments in England

Friends School (Essex)

Friends School is a Quaker boarding school in Saffron Walden, Essex.

Located at 52.0162, 0.2422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Independent schools in Essex

Walden Abbey

Walden Abbey was a Benedictine monastery in Saffron Walden, Essex, England founded by Geoffrey de Mandeville, 1st Earl of Essex between 1136 and 1143. Originally a priory, it was elevated to the status of an abbey in 1190. Soon after its founding, Earl Geoffrey was arrested by King Stephen. When released on surrender of his castles, the earl launched a rebellion that lasted over a year. When he was killed, he had also been excommunicated and could not be buried at the priory.

Located at 52.0224, 0.241184 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monasteries in Essex, Benedictine monasteries in England

Bridge End Gardens

Bridge End Gardens are a grade II* listed group of seven linked ornamental gardens in Saffron Walden, Essex, England. The gardens were set out in 1840 by Atkins Gibson, and in 1870 Frances Gibbson reworked the gardens and planted the hedge maze.

Located at 52.027, 0.2373 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II* listed buildings in Essex, Saffron Walden


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
سافرون والدن, Сафрон-Уолден, 薩弗倫沃爾登