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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

Tuesday 25th August 2026
Theatre and Travel
Tuesday 25th August 2026 at The London Palladium. RESERVE LIST ONLY Tickets are £55.00 plus coach. Payment for tickets by 6th March to obtain this prior booking price, also this […]
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
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Social and Other
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Saffron Walden u3a will be held at The Bowls Club in Abbey Lane on Monday 21st September 2026 at […]
Venue: Bowls Club
Monday 21st September 2026
2:30pm
Open Meeting
Next Open Meeting - Monday 21st September 2.30pm At the Bowls Club in Abbey Lane IMMEDIATELY following the Annual General Meeting - doors open at 1:00 pm. Refreshments avialable from […]
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 £65.00 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
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
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
"Coronation To Coronation" - My Life In Music  We have Open Meetings with a guest speaker on the 3rd Monday of the month (except December). These are at 2.30 pm […]
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
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. […]