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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 please go to the Theatre and Travel page.

Coach Pick-Up Points for all T&T Outings, Theatres and Holidays

Thaxted - Guildhall
Saffron Walden - Thaxted Road - near Peasland Road by old bus stop before pedestrian crossing
- The Common bus stop (Next to Car Park entrance)
- Station Street bus stop (By B& R Carpets)
- Swan Meadow (Coach Park)
Newport - if travelling that way
- preferred stop by Coach & Horses Pub
or by Saggers opposite Dorringtons
Quendon - if travelling that way
- opposite the Village Hall

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
Monday 12th October 2026
7:30pm
Theatre and Travel
Royal Albert Hall on Monday 12th October 2026 at 7.30 PM Price £39.00 each. Coach TBA. Payment by 7th August 2026. Programme to include: Holsts Planets, Strausse and also Spach […]
Cost: £39.00
Booking Required
Tuesday 13th October 2026
Theatre and Travel
Message from Jean Little. Regrettably the trip to Romford Greyhound racing on the 13th October 2026 has been cancelled. We apologies sincerely for this and hope to arrange a trip […]
Booking Required
Monday 19th October 2026
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Open Meeting
Our next Open Meeting is on Monday 19th October 2026 and will be held at the Bowls Club in Abbey Lane. Lucy Allen's talk, entitled “On the Buses”, promises to […]
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. £57.50 due now […]
Booking Required
Thursday 29th October 2026
12:00pm
Lunch Club
U3a lunch for October will be at the Rose & Crown , Crown Hill, Ashdon, Saffron Walden CB10 2HA at 12.00 on Thursday 29th October Menu is on website www.roseandcrownashdon.co.uk […]
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
Thursday 3rd December 2026
Theatre and Travel
To be held 3rd December 2026 at the Pavillion Theatre Southend Tickets £40 each . Coach TBA. Few Places available. Deposit £20.00 now.
Cost: 40.00
Booking Required
Thursday 17th December 2026
12:00pm
Lunch Club
Date for your diary  Christmas lunch will be at 12.00 on Thursday 17th December at Axe & Compasses Arkesden We will be having their winter menu rather than the fixed […]
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 - 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
Monday 19th April 2027
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
Monday 17th May 2027
to Friday 21st May 2027
Holidays
Lake District - 5 day break staying 4-star Lakeside Hotel & Spa, https://www.lakesidehotel.co.uk/, Trips include Blackwell Arts & Crafts House, Haverthwaite Railway, Windermere Lake cruise to Bowness-on-Windermere, Levens Hall and Gardens […]
Booking Required
Monday 17th May 2027
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
Monday 21st June 2027
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. […]