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Saffron Walden

What's On

We have Open Meetings with a guest speaker on the 3rd Monday of the month (except December). These are at 2.30 pm in the Bowls Club, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden. Doors open at 1.45pm.

The Theatre and Travel Group has a range of trips to places of interest, and to theatres and concerts, usually at least one per month. Holidays are also arranged for members. Details are included below. Representatives of this group will have a table at the start of each Open Meeting to discuss and take bookings for future events. Click on the Theatre and Travel or Holidays pages or on the Groups page for contact details.

To download a pdf of the latest Theatre and Travel Programme of Trips pleae go to the Theatre and Travel page.

Bowls Club
Like every other venue, the Bowls Club has Fire Regulations that have to be followed. These Fire Regulations stipulate that the maximum capacity is 100 people. Should we ever reach 100 members at any Bowls Club u3a Meeting, we would have to refuse any further entry. Thank you for your understanding.

Monday 20th April 2026
2:30pm
Open Meeting
Open Meeting - Monday 20th April 2.30pm Next Open Meeting, Monday 20th April at the Bowls Club - Derek Adams talk is entitled 'Lee Miller - 20th Century Woman' Derek […]
Venue: Bowls Club
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Theatre and Travel
Scotney Castle – Tunbridge Wells, National Trust. Medieval Moated Ruin, Mansion House with original wood panelling and furniture. Formal Gardens & Woodland, Café - £45 approx. NT Members Coach only […]
Booking Required
Thursday 30th April 2026
12:00pm
Lunch Club
The next u3a lunch will be at Red Lion, High Street  Hinxton CB10 1QY on Thursday 30th April at 12.00 Menu on their website www.redlionhinxton.co.uk   Please let me know if you […]
Booking Required
Tuesday 12th May 2026
to Thursday 14th May 2026
Holidays
3 day break, guided Fossil Hunt Lyme Regis. Jurassic Coast Drive, Abbotsbury Gardens. £390 - £450 depending on numbers. Deposit payable in January. This break is organised through the Crocus […]
Booking Required
Monday 18th May 2026
2:30pm
Open Meeting
We have Open Meetings with a guest speaker on the 3rd Monday of the month (except December). These are at 2.30 pm in the Bowls Club, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden. […]
Venue: Bowls Club
Thursday 21st May 2026
Theatre and Travel
At Battersea Power Station Plus an optional Chimney Lift to observation tower. Free time to visit shops and cafes. Cost expected to be between £60 - £75 depending on numbers […]
Cost: £60 - £75
Booking Required
Saturday 30th May 2026
Theatre and Travel
Display of airworthy vintage aircraft to veteran vehicles, bicycles, carriages and heritage machinery. Live performances and central Shuttleworth Marquee showcasing a range of core Shuttleworth vehicles. Look to the sky […]
Cost: £45.00. depending on numbers
Booking Required
Monday 8th June 2026
to Thursday 11th June 2026
Holidays
8th - 12th June 2026 RESERVE LIST ONLY Excursions on two half days Double and twin rooms available Cost £649.00 / £669.00 depending on numbers. Deposit due end January 2026. […]
Cost: £649 - £669
Booking Required
Monday 15th June 2026
2:30pm
Open Meeting
We have Open Meetings with a guest speaker on the 3rd Monday of the month (except December). These are at 2.30 pm in the Bowls Club, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden. […]
Venue: Bowls Club
Thursday 18th June 2026
Theatre and Travel
Brooklands – Motor and aircraft museum with vintage bus ride. £56 approx.  depending on numbers. If interested contact John Martin
Booking Required
Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Theatre and Travel
Reserve List Only High Society by Cole Porter – with Felicity Kendall & Helen George. Barbican Theatre matinee. Tickets £60 caoch extra TBA Pay by 9th Jan
Booking Required
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Theatre and Travel
3 hour lunch cruise. With Fish and Chips. £58- £62 depending numbers. If interested contact Chris Duffy.
Booking Required
Thursday 16th July 2026
to Friday 17th July 2026
Holidays
Kent – 1 Night Break – visiting Chartwell home of Winston Churchill and Sissinghurst Castle & gardens, home of Vita Sackville-West. £260 approx. all inclusive. Deposit January. This break is […]
Booking Required
Monday 20th July 2026
2:30pm
Open Meeting
We have Open Meetings with a guest speaker on the 3rd Monday of the month (except December). These are at 2.30 pm in the Bowls Club, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden. […]
Venue: Bowls Club
Wednesday 12th August 2026
Theatre and Travel
Lord of the Dance – show at Southend including Meal. £60.50 ticket, Coach etc TBA. Pay by end April. Reserve list only. If interested please contact Chris Duffy
Booking Required
Monday 17th August 2026
2:30pm
Open Meeting
We have Open Meetings with a guest speaker on the 3rd Monday of the month (except December). These are at 2.30 pm in the Bowls Club, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden. […]
Venue: Bowls Club
Tuesday 18th August 2026
Theatre and Travel
Thames Barge Cruise – with possible Cream Tea and free time in Maldon. £55 approx. depending on numbers. If interested please contact Chris Duffy. Reserve list only
Booking Required
Tuesday 25th August 2026
Theatre and Travel
Tuesday 25th August 2026 at The London Palladium. RESERVE LIST ONLY Tickets are £55.00 each. Payment by 6th March to obtain this prior booking price, also this show in only […]
Cost: 55.00
Booking Required
Thursday 10th September 2026
to Saturday 12th September 2026
Holidays
Saltaire Village – 3 day break, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yorkshire. Includes Steam Train ride on the Keighley & North Valley Railway – £380 approx. Pay £70 deposit - due […]
Booking Required
Monday 21st September 2026
2:30pm
Open Meeting
We have Open Meetings with a guest speaker on the 3rd Monday of the month (except December). These are at 2.30 pm in the Bowls Club, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden. […]
Venue: Bowls Club
Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Theatre and Travel
Guided tour of St Pauls and Smithfield areas plus canal boat trip to Camden Lock. 23rd September 2026. Cost approximately £60.00 depending on numbers. Pickup times: Thaxted Guild Hall 07.45, […]
Cost: £60
Booking Required
Thursday 8th October 2026
7:00pm
Theatre and Travel
Southend Theatre 8th October 2026 at 7pm. To include pre show meal. Tickets are £68.00 including £5.00 meal deposit and have to be paid by 13th March to obtain this […]
Cost: 68.00
Booking Required
Tuesday 13th October 2026
Theatre and Travel
Romford Greyhound Racing - afternoon, includes 3 course meal, live racing and bet if you wish. £44- £54 depending numbers. Pay by 25th September. If interested contact Jim Dwyer
Booking Required
Monday 19th October 2026
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Open Meeting
We have Open Meetings with a guest speaker on the 3rd Monday of the month (except December). These are at 2.30 pm in the Bowls Club, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden. […]
Venue: Bowls Club
Thursday 22nd October 2026
Theatre and Travel
The Poppy Factory – explore the history of Remembrance in Richmond - 90 minute tour, try poppy making, tea/coffee & cake. Suggest you take a packed lunch. £47- £57 depending […]
Booking Required
Monday 16th November 2026
2:30pm
Open Meeting
We have Open Meetings with a guest speaker on the 3rd Monday of the month (except December). These are at 2.30 pm in the Bowls Club, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden. […]
Venue: Bowls Club
Tuesday 17th November 2026
Theatre and Travel
Maintee at The Aldwych Tuesday 17th November 2026 Reserve list only. Hear his songs - How it started in1942, how it changed music history. Tickets are £50.00 each and have […]
Cost: £50
Booking Required
Saturday 21st November 2026
Theatre and Travel
At Southend. Henry VIII’s 6 Wives as never seen before. Date: 21st November 2026. Price to include meal at Cliff’s Restaurant. Ticket and meal deposit £46.50 + &5.00 (£51.50) Coach […]
Booking Required
Monday 23rd November 2026
to Thursday 26th November 2026
Holidays
Christmas Festival of Light at Longleat House. See house decorated and safari drive in the park. RESERVE LIST ONLY Plus one day visit to Bath. 23rd to 26th November 2026. […]
Cost: £499
Booking Required
Monday 18th January 2027
2:30pm
Open Meeting
We have Open Meetings with a guest speaker on the 3rd Monday of the month (except December). These are at 2.30 pm in the Bowls Club, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden. […]
Monday 15th February 2027
2:30pm
Open Meeting
We have Open Meetings with a guest speaker on the 3rd Monday of the month (except December). These are at 2.30 pm in the Bowls Club, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden. […]
Monday 15th March 2027
2:30pm
Open Meeting
We have Open Meetings with a guest speaker on the 3rd Monday of the month (except December). These are at 2.30 pm in the Bowls Club, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden. […]
Venue: Bowls Club