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.
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
Tour of the Old Sun Inn
Introductory talk and tour of the historic building – includes refreshments
Location: Saffron Walden
Details from: Old Sun Inn
Nancy May – Soprano
Classical favourites and more – fundraising event for Barley Church
Location: Barley Church, SG8 8JP
Details from: Nancy May | Barley Social Hub
Great Waltham Parish church open to visitors
Location: Great Waltham
Details from: Great Waltham, Ford End and The Chignals Churches
The Saffron Walden Crank Up
Steam and vintage vehicle show
Location: Carver Barracks near Saffron Walden
Details from: Saffron Walden Crank-Up
Maxim Calver, cello with Jâms Coleman, piano
High quality classical music in a village setting
Location: Wethersfield (St Mary Magdalene Church)
Details from: Wethersfield Chamber Concerts
‘Lambs and Bluebells Day’
Open Day at Noakes Grove Nature reserve
Location: Sewards End
Details from: Walden Countryside
Maintenance session at Rivers Heritage Site Orchard
First Sunday of most months – no experience necessary – equipment provided
Location: Sawbridgeworth
Details from: RHSO Events
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
Radwinter Parish church open
Tea and biscuits available
Location: Radwinter
Details from: The Churches of Thaxted, The Sampfords, Radwinter and Hempstead
Three Counties Walk
Annual charity walk with choice of 13, 9, 6 and 1 mile routes
Location: Bartlow
Details from: Bartlow 3 Counties Walk
Sawbridgeworth May Fayre
Great entertainment for all the family – entrance is free
Location: Sawbridgeworth (Fair Green, CM21)
Details from: Sawbridgeworth May Fayre
The Ashdon Fun Run
Enjoy the beautiful countryside of Ashdon – walkers, joggers and serious runners welcome
Location: Ashdon
Details from: Ashdon 10k, 3k & Fun Run 2026
Great Waltham Parish church open to visitors
Location: Great Waltham
Details from: Great Waltham, Ford End and The Chignals Churches
Maps of Berden
Berden Church Talks
Location: Berden (St Nicholas Church)
Details from: Berden Heritage
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
A Recital of Music: Tracing Seven Centuries of the Old Sun Inn
A chamber ensemble performing music from across the centuries
Location: Saffron Walden
Details from: Old Sun Inn
Jacky Zhang (piano)
High quality classical music in a village setting
Location: Wethersfield (St Mary Magdalene Church)
Details from: Wethersfield Chamber Concerts
Windmill Open Day
Open as part of the National Mills weekend
Location: Great Chishill
Details from: Great Chishill Windmill
Ashdon Windmill – National Open Mills Weekend
Explore the inner workings of this historic landmark
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
Teddy Bears Picnic at Rivers Heritage Site Orchard
Bring a rug, a teddy bear & a picnic
Location: Sawbridgeworth
Details from: RHSO Events
Great Waltham Parish church open to visitors
Location: Great Waltham
Details from: Great Waltham, Ford End and The Chignals Churches
Swifts of Patmore Heath and Berden
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
Great Waltham Parish church open to visitors
Location: Great Waltham
Details from: Great Waltham, Ford End and The Chignals Churches
Much Hadham Forge by Christina Harrison
Talk by Christina Harrison
Location: Sawbridgeworth (The Hailey Centre)
Details from: Sawbridgeworth Local History Society
Tour of the Old Sun Inn
Introductory talk and tour of the historic building – includes refreshments
Location: Saffron Walden
Details from: Old Sun Inn
Great Waltham Parish church open to visitors
Location: Great Waltham
Details from: Great Waltham, Ford End and The Chignals Churches
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
Women in Music Since 1900
An illustrated talk by Hugh Molloy on the changing role of women as performers, composers and educationalists in Britain
Location: Saffron Walden
Details from: Old Sun Inn
Elsenham History Society talk: “The Railways around Audley End” by Martin Rose
Location: Elsenham Memorial Hall
Details from: Elsenham Village History Society
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
Evening Garden Tour at Audley End
In partnership with the National Garden Scheme,
Location: Saffron Walden
Details from: English Heritage
Thaxted Festival “A timeless musical experience”
Also includes Hard Hat Tours of the John Webb Windmill on Sunday 21 June & Sunday 12 July
Location: Thaxted
Details from: Thaxted Festival
Tour of the Old Sun Inn
Introductory talk and tour of the historic building – includes refreshments
Location: Saffron Walden
Details from: Old Sun Inn
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 and History of Great St. Mary’s Church
by Di Kitson
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
Radwinter Parish church open
Tea and biscuits available
Location: Radwinter
Details from: The Churches of Thaxted, The Sampfords, Radwinter and Hempstead
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
Braughing Fair & Wheelbarrow Race
Braughing’s Legendary Fair & Wheelbarrow Race
Location: Braughing
Details from: Braughing Fair & Wheelbarrow Race
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
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
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
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
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
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
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