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.
Thaxted Festival “A timeless musical experience”
The 2026 Thaxted Festival offers a wide‑ranging summer celebration of world‑class orchestral, chamber, jazz, folk and choral music in the beautiful setting of Thaxted’s historic parish church
Location: Thaxted
Details from: Thaxted Festival
Stanstead Bury Tour
An intriguing house of Tudor origin with a church and ice house in the grounds
Location: Stanstead Abbotts
Details from: Buy tickets – Stanstead Bury
Great Waltham Parish church open to visitors
Location: Great Waltham
Details from: Great Waltham, Ford End and The Chignals Churches
Thaxted Morris Men
Performing at two different pubs every Wednesday in July
Location: Little Easton (The Stag) then Lindsell (The Green Man)
Details from: Thaxted Morris Men
Braughing Fair & Wheelbarrow Race
Braughing’s Legendary Fair & Wheelbarrow Race
Location: Braughing
Details from: Braughing Fair & Wheelbarrow Race
John Webb’s Windmill: Hard Hat Tours
An opportunity to see restoration work in progress
Location: Thaxted
Gardens of Easton Lodge July Open Day: Discovery Day
Including Birds of Prey display at 2pm
Location: Little Easton
Details from: What’s On at The Gardens of Easton Lodge
Great Waltham Parish church open to visitors
Location: Great Waltham
Details from: Great Waltham, Ford End and The Chignals Churches
Hertfordshire Health Walk
Meet at The Feathers Pub car park, SG12 0TN
Location: Wadesmill
Details from: East Herts Health Walks Programme
Great Waltham Parish church open to visitors
Location: Great Waltham
Details from: Great Waltham, Ford End and The Chignals Churches
“Open Houses, Secret Hearts: H.G. and ‘Jane’ Wells in Little Easton”
Presentation by Dr. Emelyne Godfrey in the The Club Room at The Three Horseshoes, Duton Hill
Location: Great Easton (Duton Hill)
Details from: Tilty Archaeology & Local History Group
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
Tour of the Old Sun Inn
Introductory talk and tour of the historic building – includes refreshments
Location: Saffron Walden
Details from: Old Sun Inn
Radwinter Parish church open
Tea and biscuits available
Location: Radwinter
Details from: The Churches of Thaxted, The Sampfords, Radwinter and Hempstead
Great Waltham Parish church open to visitors
Location: Great Waltham
Details from: Great Waltham, Ford End and The Chignals Churches
A Peek Inside Churches in the Hundred Parishes
Ken McDonald is guest speaker at Thorley U3A
Location: United Reformed Church, Water Lane, Bishop’s Stortford
Details from: U3A Thorley
Stanstead Bury Tour
An intriguing house of Tudor origin with a church and ice house in the grounds
Location: Stanstead Abbotts
Details from: Buy tickets – Stanstead Bury
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
Gardens of Easton Lodge August Open Day: Family Fun
Games for all the family and information from the Trust’s archives
Location: Little Easton
Details from: What’s On at The Gardens of Easton Lodge
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
Hertfordshire Health Walk
Meet at The Feathers Pub car park, SG12 0TN
Location: Wadesmill
Details from: East Herts Health Walks Programme
Great Waltham Parish church open to visitors
Location: Great Waltham
Details from: Great Waltham, Ford End and The Chignals Churches
History of Berden Priory
Berden Church Talks
Location: Berden (St Nicholas Church)
Details from: Berden Heritage
Great Waltham Parish church open to visitors
Location: Great Waltham
Details from: Great Waltham, Ford End and The Chignals Churches
Countess of Warwick Country Show
A unique country show celebrating village life, community spirit and rural traditions, with something for all ages to enjoy
Location: Little Easton
Details from: The Countess of Warwick Country Show
Great Waltham Parish church open to visitors
Location: Great Waltham
Details from: Great Waltham, Ford End and The Chignals Churches
Hundred Parishes Society Annual General Meeting
Including an opportunity to visit Great Waltham parish church with a local guide and a short walk around the village
Location: Great Waltham
Details from: hundredparishes@btinternet.com
Gardens of Easton Lodge: Bat Walk
An evening walk with Essex Bat Group
Location: Little Easton
Details from: What’s On at The Gardens of Easton Lodge
Radwinter Parish church open
Tea and biscuits available
Location: Radwinter
Details from: The Churches of Thaxted, The Sampfords, Radwinter and Hempstead
Great Waltham Parish church open to visitors
Location: Great Waltham
Details from: Great Waltham, Ford End and The Chignals Churches
Stanstead Bury Tour
An intriguing house of Tudor origin with a church and ice house in the grounds
Location: Stanstead Abbotts
Details from: Buy tickets – Stanstead Bury
Elsenham History Society talk: “Matching Airfield” by Mark Ratcliff
Location: Elsenham Memorial Hall
Details from: Elsenham Village History Society
High Wych Scarecrow Festival
Hand-crafted scarecrows throughout the village and charity fundraising
Location: High Wych Village
Ashdon Windmill – final open day of the year
Learn about the Mill’s fascinating history
Location: Ashdon
Details from: Ashdon Windmill Trust
Great Waltham Parish church open to visitors
Location: Great Waltham
Details from: Great Waltham, Ford End and The Chignals Churches
Gardens of Easton Lodge September Open Day: Apples and Bees
Celebrate apples, bees and orchard produce
Location: Little Easton
Details from: What’s On at The Gardens of Easton Lodge
Great Waltham Parish church open to visitors
Location: Great Waltham
Details from: Great Waltham, Ford End and The Chignals Churches
The History of Audley End House
Talk by Tim Turner
Location: Sawbridgeworth (The Hailey Centre)
Details from: Sawbridgeworth Local History Society
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
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
Gardens of Easton Lodge October Open Day: Halloween
Spooky trail and games
Location: Little Easton
Details from: What’s On at The Gardens of Easton Lodge
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