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 09, 10:15am: Wareside: Stort Valley Ramblers 6 mile walk starting near Noah’s Ark, SG12 7PM – https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ramblers-groups/stort-valley-group 

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

Nov 10, 1pm to 2:30pm: Great Waltham parish church open to visitors.

Nov 12, 10am: Debden: 5.5 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers starting from Debden Barns, CB11 3JL – https://www.uttlesfordramblers.org/walks/walks-programme.html 

Nov 12, 8pm: Elsenham Village History Society meeting at Memorial Hall where Prof Alison Rowland will talk about Essex and Herts Witch Trials – http://www.elsenham-history.co.uk/ 

Nov 16, 10am: Manuden: Bishop’s Stortford & District Footpaths Association walk of 5.5 miles from Community Centre CM23 1EH – https://www.walksaroundstortford.org.uk/category/walks/current-walks-programme/ 

Nov 16, 2pm: Stansted Mountfitchet: Music@Stansted hosts Masterclass by Gary Ryan (guitar), Head of Strings at The Royal College of Music at St John’s Church, CM24 8JP – https://www.musicatstansted.co.uk/ 

Nov 17, 10am: Felsted: 5 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers starting from car park beside church, CM6 3DG – https://www.uttlesfordramblers.org/walks/walks-programme.html 

Nov 17, 1pm to 2:30pm: Great Waltham parish church open to visitors.

Nov 19, 10am: Wendens Ambo: 5.5 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers starting from Bell Pub, CB11 4JY – https://www.uttlesfordramblers.org/walks/walks-programme.html 

Nov 22, 10am: Lindsell: 6 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers starting from village hall, TL641275, CM6 3QW – https://www.uttlesfordramblers.org/walks/walks-programme.html 

Nov 23, 10am: Hatfield Broad Oak: Stort Valley Ramblers 7 mile walk starting from village hall, CM22 7HP – https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ramblers-groups/stort-valley-group 

Nov 24, 1pm to 2:30pm: Great Waltham parish church open to visitors.

Nov 24, 10am: Felsted: 5 mile walk with Uttlesford Ramblers starting from car park beside church, CM6 3DG – https://www.uttlesfordramblers.org/walks/walks-programme.html 

Nov 26, 10am to Noon: Great Waltham parish church open to visitors.

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

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

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/