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Saffron Walden, and other things to see south of our caravan site in Great Chesterford. 

Saffron Walden's turf maze - just 4 miles from our caravan site
Saffron Walden History and local links. 

Saffron Walden  

Our caravan site in Great Chesterford is just 4 miles from Saffron Walden. Things to see in Saffron Walden include – Bridge End Gardens, Museum and Castle Ruins, St. Mary’s Church and Saffron Walden's unique turf maze. Visit the Tourist information centre in the market square for up-to-date information about Saffron Walden: 01799 510444

It's usually simplest to park in the first car park you come to, on the right as you approach on the B184 from Great Chesterford.

More about Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden Castle - 4 miles from our caravan site
Castle ruins
Saffron Walden - our caravan site is just 4 miles away

 

 

Some of the many interesting old buildings.

Bridge End Gardens

Audley End House, Saffron Walden - - just 4 miles from our caravan site

Audley End House, Saffron Walden -- 4 miles from our caravan site

Audley End House 

 www.english-heritage.org.uk/audleyend  Tel: 01799-522399
A magnificent Jacobean house built between 1605 and 1616. The grounds were landscaped by 'Capability Brown' and include wonderful follies and a Victorian kitchen garden.1 mile W of Saffron Walden on B1383 (from the caravan site drive through Great Chesterford and then take the B1383 through Littlebury. 

See website of phone them for opening days / hours

Audley End Railway - our caravan site is just 4 miles away Audley End Miniature Railway
www.audley-end-railway.co.uk 
Just across the road from Audley End House, this is a delightful 1.5 mile ride on Lord Braybrooke's private 10 ¼" gauge steam railway through woodland. Visit website or contact Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre to find out opening hours (Tel 01799 510444). From the caravan site, drive through Great Chesterford and take the B1383 through Littlebury to Audley End House. 
mountfitchet castle - south of our caravan site and saffron walden Mountfitchet Castle and Norman Village of 1066 www.mountfitchetcastle.com  Tel: 01279 813237 
The only Norman motte and bailey Castle in the world, re-constructed on its original site. Features animals roaming freely throughout the site (deer, sheep and goats), animated wax figures which speak to visitors, siege weapons, siege towers and much more. 

From the caravan site, drive through Great Chesterford and take the B1383 through Littlebury and carry on until you see signs for Mountfitchet Castle.

House On The Hill Toy Museum - near saffron walden - south of our caravan site House On The Hill Toy Museum
www.stanstedtoymuseum.com  Tel: 01279 813237
This is the largest privately owned Toy Museum in Europe with over 80,000 individual items of mixed antiquity on display.
Please ring to check exact opening times. Next to Mountfitchet Castle. 
Please contact individual attractions to check opening times.

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