ENGLISH TOURISM WEEK 14 – 23 MARCH 2025
Visit England is proud to lead English Tourism Week (14-23 March 2025) celebrating our diverse, exciting and vibrant sector, and highlighting the quality and value of the English tourism offer.
Saffron Walden Town Council (SWTC) is hosting an event on Tuesday 18 March for English Tourism week. Named as The Times ‘best place to live in the east’, Saffron Walden has so much to offer, to residents and visitors alike. English Tourism week is an annual celebration of the tourism industry, showcasing its importance to local communities and economies. The theme this year is ‘Supporting people and places to drive growth.’
Celebrating local tourism and to promote the importance of the visitor economy in Saffron Walden, SWTC and the team at Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre (TIC) will be highlighting the importance of local tourism during English Tourism Week and kickstarting the new season. Together they will be hosting a double stall in the Market between 10am and 3pm and will have information available and the chance of trying freshly baked Saffron Buns (whilst stocks last)! There will be the opportunity to chat with; Hello Food Tours, Saffron Walden Library, Saffron Walden Museum, Saffron Walden TIC, market traders and more. And you can join in with an introduction to The Town Hall, starting at 2.30pm; meet in front of The Town Hall.
During this week, there is a Blue Badge guided tour of Saffron Walden by our own Sarah Kirkpatrick, scheduled for Thursday 20 March at 11am – places are limited, and booking is essential via the TIC in person or by calling 01799 524002. Ticket price is just £6.00 and includes a freshly baked saffron bun worth £1.50 for each participant.
For more information click here: Saffron Walden Town Council website