Places worth the detour in Saffron Walden

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Saffron Walden, United Kingdom, across 3 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (4). Best known: Audley End House. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks4 Ruins & the uncanny2 Museums & culture2

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Audley End House

Ruins & the uncanny · 17th century · Hidden gem

Country house in Saffron Walden, Essex, England, United Kingdom

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2.Saffron Walden Castle

Built landmarks · 12th century · Hidden gem

Former medieval castle in Essex, England, UK

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3.Saffron Walden Museum

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Museum in Essex, United Kingdom

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4.Fry Art Gallery

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Art gallery in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom

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5.Royal Air Force Debden

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Former Royal Air Force airbase in North Essex, England, UK

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6.Bartlow Hills

Ruins & the uncanny · 1st century · Hidden gem

Roman tumuli cemetery in Bartlow (Cambridgeshire, UK)

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7.Bragg's Mill

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Grade II listed windmill in Ashdon, Essex, England, UK

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8.RAF Little Walden

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Former World War II airfield in Essex

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