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.

Nov 28, 5:45pm to 9pm: Buntingford: Christmas carols at The Manor House and switch-on of Christmas lights.

Nov 29, 11am to 4pm: Farnham: Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church, CM23 1HR

Nov 29, 3pm to 6pm: Sawbridgeworth: pre- Christmas activities with lights switch-on at 6pm.

Nov 29, 4pm to 6:30pm: Hatfield Broad Oak parish church: A Christmas celebration with Nancy May, soprano – https://nancy-may.co.uk/events/ 

Nov 30, 10am: Farnham: Stort Valley Ramblers 7.5 mile walk starting from church car park, CM23 1HR – https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ramblers-groups/stort-valley-group 

Dec 01, 10am: Felsted: 5 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers starting from car park beside church, CM6 3DG – https://www.uttlesfordramblers.org/walks/walks-programme.html 

Dec 01, 1pm to 2:30pm: Great Waltham parish church open to visitors.

Dec 03, 10am: Finchingfield: 5.5 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers – start to be decided – https://www.uttlesfordramblers.org/walks/walks-programme.html 

Dec 06, 10am to Noon: Radwinter parish church open – tea and biscuits.

Dec 06, 3pm: Stansted Mountfitchet: Concert including carols at St Mary’s Church + Christmas Tree Festival

Dec 06, 3:30pm to 7pm: Manuden: Open garden at Laurel Cottage, CM23 1DS – https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/43001/laurel-cottage

Dec 07: Stansted Mountfitchet: Christmas Tree Festival

Dec 07, 10am: Thorley: Stort Valley Ramblers 6 mile walk starting from church car park, CM23 4BE – https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ramblers-groups/stort-valley-group 

Dec 07, 10:30 to 12:30: Sawbridgeworth: Maintenance session at Rivers Heritage Site Orchard – no experience necessary – http://www.rhso.co.uk/events.php 

Dec 08, 10am: Felsted: 5 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers starting from car park beside church, CM6 3DG – https://www.uttlesfordramblers.org/walks/walks-programme.html 

Dec 08, 1pm to 2:30pm: Great Waltham parish church open to visitors.

Dec 10, 10am: Newport: 6 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers starting from Coach & Horses, CB11 3TR – https://www.uttlesfordramblers.org/walks/walks-programme.html 

Dec 13, 10am: Arkesden: 6.5 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers starting from Axe & Compasses, CB11 4EX – https://www.uttlesfordramblers.org/walks/walks-programme.html 

Dec 15, 10am: Felsted: 5 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers starting from car park beside church, CM6 3DG – https://www.uttlesfordramblers.org/walks/walks-programme.html 

Dec 15, 1pm to 2:30pm: Great Waltham parish church open to visitors.

Dec 22, 1pm to 2:30pm: Great Waltham parish church open to visitors.

Dec 24, 10am to Noon: Great Waltham parish church open to visitors.

Dec 29, 1pm to 2:30pm: Great Waltham parish church open to visitors.

Dec 29: Entries close for Long Distance Walkers Association walk of 26 miles on Jan 04, starting from Stansted Mountfitchet – https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=16039 

2026 . . .

Jan 04: Long Distance Walkers Association walk of 26 miles, starting from Stansted Mountfitchet and including Tilty Abbey and Hatfield Forest – https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=16039 

Jan 25, 3pm: Stansted Mountfitchet: Music@Stansted hosts Lumas Winds (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn) at St John’s Church, CM24 8JP – https://www.musicatstansted.co.uk/ 

Mar 07, 7pm: Stansted Mountfitchet: Music@Stansted hosts Chenyin Li (piano) giving a lecture-recital of Chopin, Beethoven and Debussy at St John’s Church, CM24 8JP – https://www.musicatstansted.co.uk/ 

June 19 to July 12: Thaxted: Thaxted Festival – https://www.thaxtedfestival.co.uk/