What's on
Here we list some activities that relate to local heritage, countryside, wildlife, exercise, culture or conservation. Please also see the Attractions pages for places that are open on a regular basis. If you are tempted by one of these specific places or events, we encourage you to make a full day of your visit. You might like to print off a nearby walk or the introduction to the parish and see if you can track down some more of its heritage. You are advised to check with the venue or event website for any changes to times, etc displayed here
If you know of any additional forthcoming event within the Hundred Parishes that offers an opportunity to learn, enjoy or participate, please contact us using the Feedback option at the foot of the website menu.
Craft Fair run by Friends of St James Church
Homemade soups will be available during the lunch period
Location: Thorley (St Barnabas Centre, Church Lane, CM23 4BE)
Details from: The Friends of St James the Great, Thorley
Walk from Lindsell Village Hall
A 5 mile leisurely walk with Uttlesford Ramblers
Location: Lindsell
Details from: Uttlesford Ramblers
Walk from Barley
8 mile leisurely walk
Location: Barley (The Chequers)
Details from: East Herts Ramblers
Perry Green Walk
A leisurely 7 mile walk with Stort Valley Ramblers
Location: Much Hadham (The Hoops Inn, Perry Green)
Details from: Stort Valley Group – Ramblers
Hertfordshire Puddingstone: the story of a unique local rock
A Saffron Walden Museum Society talk
Location: Saffron Walden Museum
Details from: Saffron Walden Museum Society
A 5 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers
Every Monday from the car park beside the church, CM6 3DG
Location: Felsted (start: car park beside church, CM6 3DG)
Details from: Uttlesford Ramblers
Remembrance Day Walk from Sheering
A 5 mile leisurely walk with Uttlesford Ramblers, starting at The Cock Inn
Location: Sheering
Details from: Uttlesford Ramblers
I Dodici Choir
A leading London-based vocal ensemble
Location: Stansted Mountfitchet (St John’s Church)
Details from: music@stansted
Little Walden Christmas Fair
Stalls in the Village Hall and Church
Location: Saffron Walden (Little Walden)
Details from: Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre
A walk from Gravesend, Albury
Approx 5.3 Miles
Location: Albury (The Catherine Wheel, Gravesend)
Details from: Bishop’s Stortford & District Footpath Association
Thaxted Festival 2027 bookings open
General booking will open for 2027 season
Details from: Thaxted Music Lovers | Thaxted Festival
A 5 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers
Every Monday from the car park beside the church, CM6 3DG
Location: Felsted (start: car park beside church, CM6 3DG)
Details from: Uttlesford Ramblers
Birding Walk Little Dunmow, Barnston and Flitch Green
A 4.6 miles on paths and quiet lanes, using Hundred Parishes Walk 134
Location: Little Dunmow (Flitch of Bacon)
Details from: RSPB – Stort Valley Local Group
Christmas Lights Switch-On
Location: Saffron Walden (Market Square)
Details from: Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre
Saffron Walden Christmas Market
Location: Saffron Walden Town Hall
Details from: Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre
The Harmonaires Choir: Dreams
A programme of popular and contemporary choral masterpieces
Location: Stansted Mountfitchet (St John’s Church, CM24 8JP)
Details from: The Harmonaires Choir
Stand On The Star!
A 6½ mile leisurely walk with Uttlesford Ramblers, starting at The Star PH
Location: Standon
Details from: Uttlesford Ramblers
Saffron Walden Christmas Market
Location: Saffron Walden Town Hall
Details from: Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre
Angel Festival
A festive display of angel-themed arts and crafts, created by local artists, individuals, schools and community groups.
Location: Wimbish Church, Maple Lane, Wimbish CB10 2XG
Details from: Wimbish: All Saints with Thunderley – A Church Near You
Manuden Walk
A leisurely 7½ mile walk with Stort Valley Ramblers
Location: Manuden (St Mary’s churchyard)
Details from: Stort Valley Group – Ramblers
Angel Festival
A festive display of angel-themed arts and crafts, created by local artists, individuals, schools and community groups.
Location: Wimbish Church, Maple Lane, Wimbish CB10 2XG
Details from: Wimbish: All Saints with Thunderley – A Church Near You
A 5 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers
Every Monday from the car park beside the church, CM6 3DG
Location: Felsted (start: car park beside church, CM6 3DG)
Details from: Uttlesford Ramblers
The Two Greens Thaxted Loop
A 6 mile walk from Margaret Street car park in Thaxted
Location: Thaxted
Details from: Uttlesford Ramblers
Finchingfield Christmas Fair & tree lights
Location: Finchingfield (Village Green)
Details from: What’s on in Finchingfield
St Mary’s Church Christmas Fair
with special guest Father Christmas
Location: Saffron Walden (St Mary’s Church)
Details from: St Mary’s Church, Saffron Walden
Christmas Tree Festival at Farnham Church
Location: Farnham (St Mary’s Church)
Christmas Lights Switch-On
Location: Stocking Pelham
Braughing Walk
A leisurely 5½ mile walk with Stort Valley Ramblers
Location: Braughing (Brown Bear)
Details from: Stort Valley Group – Ramblers
Hunsdon Christmas Fayre
including Santa’s Grotto
Location: Hunsdon Village Hall
Details from: Facebook
A 5 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers
Every Monday from the car park beside the church, CM6 3DG
Location: Felsted (start: car park beside church, CM6 3DG)
Details from: Uttlesford Ramblers
Saffron Walden Christmas Market
Walden Christmas Fayre and Lantern Parade. Santa’s Grotto.
Location: Saffron Walden Town Hall
Details from: Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre
Saffron Walden Christmas Market
Location: Saffron Walden Town Hall
Details from: Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre
Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church, St Margarets
Admire beautifully decorated trees, enjoy seasonal refreshments, try the tombola, complete the children’s scavenger hunt, and browse handcrafted Christmas gifts.
Location: Stanstead St Margarets
A Christmas Celebration with Nancy May
Classical crossover soprano
Location: Shalford, Essex (St Andrews Church)
Details from: Nancy May
Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church, St Margarets
Admire beautifully decorated trees, enjoy seasonal refreshments, try the tombola, complete the children’s scavenger hunt, and browse handcrafted Christmas gifts. ‘Carols amidst the Christmas Trees’ at 5pm.
Location: Stanstead St Margarets
A 5 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers
Every Monday from the car park beside the church, CM6 3DG
Location: Felsted (start: car park beside church, CM6 3DG)
Details from: Uttlesford Ramblers
Stansted Walk
Approx 5 Miles
Location: Stansted Mountfitchet (The Ash pub, Burton End)
Details from: Bishop’s Stortford & District Footpath Association
Debden Church’s first Christmas Tree Festival
with refreshments, quiz and tombola
Location: Debden (St Mary the Virgin and All Saints Church)
Details from: Debden: St Mary the Virgin and All Saints
Debden Church’s first Christmas Tree Festival
with refreshments, quiz and tombola
Location: Debden (St Mary the Virgin and All Saints Church)
Details from: Debden: St Mary the Virgin and All Saints
Father Christmas at Stansted Windmill
Location: Stansted Mountfitchet
Details from: Stansted Windmill
Debden Church’s first Christmas Tree Festival
with refreshments, quiz and tombola
Location: Debden (St Mary the Virgin and All Saints Church)
Details from: Debden: St Mary the Virgin and All Saints
A 5 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers
Every Monday from the car park beside the church, CM6 3DG
Location: Felsted (start: car park beside church, CM6 3DG)
Details from: Uttlesford Ramblers
Elsenham and Henham Walk
A leisurely 7 mile walk with Stort Valley Ramblers
Location: Elsenham
Details from: Stort Valley Group – Ramblers
A 5 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers
Every Monday from the car park beside the church, CM6 3DG
Location: Felsted (start: car park beside church, CM6 3DG)
Details from: Uttlesford Ramblers
A 5 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers
Every Monday from the car park beside the church, CM6 3DG
Location: Felsted (start: car park beside church, CM6 3DG)
Details from: Uttlesford Ramblers
Henham Walk
Approx 5 Miles
Location: Henham (The Cock pub)
Details from: Bishop’s Stortford & District Footpath Association
Gerard Flotats (cello)
A young Catalan cellist supported by the Countess of Munster scheme
Location: Stansted Mountfitchet (St John’s Church)
Details from: music@stansted
“The Life of Eric Ravillious, WWII war artist”
Talk by Douglas Coe. £3 for non-members.
Location: Stansted Mountfitchet (Day Centre, CM24 8AQ)
Details from: Stansted History Society
Ruth Aplin Trio
“Great Ladies of Jazz”: classics by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Carole King and more
Location: Stansted Mountfitchet (St John’s Church)
Details from: music@stansted