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.
The History of Audley End House
Talk by Tim Turner
Location: Sawbridgeworth (The Hailey Centre)
Details from: Sawbridgeworth Local History Society
Apple Day at Rivers Heritage Site Orchard
Help pick the apple crop, and taste the varieties. Refreshments, demonstrations and displays.
Location: Sawbridgeworth
Details from: RHSO Events
Nuthampstead Airfield Museum Open
The story of the US 8th Air Force 398th Bomb Group and 55th Fighter Group
Location: Nuthampstead (behind The Woodman Inn)
Details from: Nuthampstead Airfield Museum
Windmill Open Day
Refreshments available
Location: Great Chishill
Details from: Great Chishill Windmill
Great Waltham Parish church open to visitors
Location: Great Waltham
Details from: Great Waltham, Ford End and The Chignals Churches
Great Waltham Parish church open to visitors
Location: Great Waltham
Details from: Great Waltham, Ford End and The Chignals Churches
Correlli and Company
The Chaos String Quartet with Sam Brown (Archlute) playing music by Corelli and other Italian composers
Location: Hildersham (Holy Trinity Church)
Details from: Eventbrite
Tour of the Old Sun Inn
Introductory talk and tour of the historic building – includes refreshments
Location: Saffron Walden
Details from: Old Sun Inn
Hinxton Watermill Open Day & Village Tea
See the 17th-century watermill working beside the River Cam
Location: Hinxton
Details from: Cambridge Past, Present & Future
Guided Tour of Finchingfield Guildhall
Once ‘at risk’, this Grade I guildhall from the 15th and 17th centuries is owned by the village.
Location: Finchingfield
Details from: Buy tickets – Finchingfield Guildhall
Nuthampstead Airfield Museum Open
The story of the US 8th Air Force 398th Bomb Group and 55th Fighter Group
Location: Nuthampstead (behind The Woodman Inn)
Details from: Nuthampstead Airfield Museum
Beers, Bread and Cheese
An evening with cheesemonger and affineur Ned Palmer
Location: The Old Sun Inn, Saffron Walden
Details from: Old Sun Inn
Gardens of Easton Lodge: Autumn & Halloween open day
Spooky trail, family games and rock choir
Location: Little Easton
Details from: What’s On at The Gardens of Easton Lodge
Thaxted Festival 2027 Launch Event
Members of the BBC Singers, Christopher Weston, piano and Iain Farrington, piano
Location: Thaxted Parish Church
Details from: 2027 Season Launch | Thaxted Festival
Organ recital by Jonathan Scott
Free entry; retiring collection
Location: Saffron Walden St Mary’s Church
Details from: St Mary’s Church, Saffron Walden : Lunchtime Recitals
Nuthampstead Airfield Museum Open
The story of the US 8th Air Force 398th Bomb Group and 55th Fighter Group
Location: Nuthampstead (behind The Woodman Inn)
Details from: Nuthampstead Airfield Museum
An Evening of James Bond Themes at Thaxted Church
An orchestral experience with Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra and vocalists
Location: Thaxted Church
Details from: Friends Of Thaxted Church
Thaxted Festival 2027 bookings open
General booking will open for 2027 season
Details from: Thaxted Music Lovers | Thaxted Festival
A Christmas Celebration with Nancy May
Classical crossover soprano
Location: Shalford, Essex (St Andrews Church)
Details from: Nancy May
“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