Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of The Cricketers Arms

Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JF, Tel: 01799 522842, Email, www.english-heritage.org.uk/audleyend, (5 miles, 9kms)

Step back in time and see Victorian life come to life before your eyes at Audley End House and Gardens. You can experience what life was like at one of England’s grandest stately homes.

Bridge End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1HR, Tel: 01799 524002, Email, www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk, (6 miles, 10kms)

Bridge End Garden was laid out by the Gibson family in the nineteenth century and is open to the public each day free of charge. Recently restored back to its former glory.

Chickney, Broxted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2BY, Email, www.visitchurches.org.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

This atmospheric and remote pre-Conquest church has a 14th century tower and Saxon nave and chancel

Castle Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1BD, Tel: 01799 513779, www.fryartgallery.org, (6 miles, 9kms)

Unique collection of work by 20th century artists who have lived in and around Great Bardfield & Saffron Walden, e.g. Edward Bawden, Michael Rothenstein, Eric Ravilious and others. Facebook: The Fry Art Gallery, Twitter: @FryArtGallery

The National Trust, Hatfield Forest Estate Office, Takeley, Essex, CM22 6NE, Tel: 01279 870678, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatfield-forest, (6 miles, 9kms)

Hatfield Forest is a rare surviving example of a Medieval Royal Hunting Forest. It has wonderful ancient trees which are like magnificent living sculptures. Visit the shore of the lake & find all the facilities you need.

Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8SP, Tel: 01279 813237, Email, www.mountfitchetcastle.com, (3 miles, 5kms)

Mountfitchet Castle Experience is a multi attraction incorporating Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of 1066, House on the Hill Toy Museum and Dinosaur Encounters.

Widdington, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3ZB, Tel: 01223 582700, Email, www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/priors-hall-barn/, (2 miles, 3kms)

One of the finest surviving medieval barns in south east England and representative of the aisled barns found in north west Essex.

1 Market Place, Market Square, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1HR, Tel: 01799 524002, Email, www.visitsaffronwalden.gov.uk, (6 miles, 9kms)

Off Church Road, Burton End, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8UB, (3 miles, 5kms)

The large Norman church of St Mary the Virgin stands away from the village, in a peaceful setting.

St Mary the Virgin's church, Off Church Road, Burton End, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8UB, Tel: 01634 845944, Email, www.visitchurches.org.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

Large Norman church with superb monuments. Great sense of peace yet on the edge of Stansted airport.

Warwick House, Easton Lodge, Little Easton, Essex, CM6 2BB, Tel: 01371 876979, Email, www.eastonlodge.co.uk, (6 miles, 10kms)

Designed by Harold Peto in 1902 for 'Daisy' Countess of Warwick. Abandoned in 1950, restoration commenced in 1993. Visit the Italian garden, glade, 'Peto' Pavilion, courtyard with fountain and be inspired.

In or near : Saffron Walden, Essex, (5 miles, 8kms)

Lord Braybrooke's private 1.5 mile railway through mature woodland adjacent to Audley End House. Steam hauled on Sundays and occasional Saturdays. A wonderful addition to your day at Audley End.

In or near : Saffron Walden, Essex, (4 miles, 6kms)

A beautiful 17th century barn filled with antiques & for the home and garden. The Courtyard Caffe is a popular meeting place serving snacks & light lunches.

In or near : Great Dunmow, Essex, (6 miles, 10kms)

Glendale Forge produce a comprehensive range of hand-wrought Blacksmith-made ornamental ironwork with items for sale in the showroom.

In or near : Great Dunmow, Essex, (6 miles, 10kms)

Brick tower mill built 1804 with small museum. In full working order with the original mill machinery intact.

In or near : Great Dunmow, Essex, (7 miles, 11kms)

Norman church with wall paintings and brasses. Memorial chapel with monuments to the distinguished ancestors of the famous Countess of Warwick (King Edward VII's 'Darling Daisy'). Memorial to the actress Dame Ellen Terry.

In or near : Great Dunmow, Essex, (7 miles, 11kms)

Extensive gardens, topiary, lakes and fountains. The Barn Theatre and Turkey Barn are available to hire for conferences, civil ceremonies, wedding receptions, dinners, etc. Day ticket angling. Church adjacent.

In or near : Saffron Walden, Essex, (6 miles, 9kms)

The Riverslade Gallery is set in a light period room & features a wide range of works including paintings, drawings, prints, glass, wood, ceramics, textiles, jewellery and sculpture.

In or near : Saffron Walden, Essex, (5 miles, 9kms)

Saffron Screen is a not for profit independent cinema, screening a wide range of films, and streaming international cultural events, and seeking through film to entertain, educate, create a shared experience.

In or near : Saffron Walden, Essex, (6 miles, 9kms)

Friendly, family-size museum. Exhibits include moccasins, mummy cases, woolly mammoths and Wallace the Lion! Meadow for picnics with castle ruins. Winner Best Museum of social history. Accessible for disabled visitors.

In or near : Saffron Walden, Essex, (6 miles, 9kms)

The largest parish church in Essex (56m in length and a 59m tower and spire), with parts dating from circa 1250.

In or near : Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, (3 miles, 5kms)

Brick tower mill built in 1787. Most of original machinery remains as left when mill ceased working in 1910, including three pairs of stones and bolter (not working). Recent major restoration.

In or near : Great Dunmow, Essex, (6 miles, 10kms)

14th century timber framed town hall and trading post built by the cutlery industry. Small art display by Thaxted artists.

In or near : Saffron Walden, Essex, (6 miles, 9kms)

Situated on the first floor of Saffron Walden library, this gallery has a continuing series of varied exhibitions of contemporary art by local artists.