Saffron Walden Heritage Development Group

05/10/2026

LAST FEW BAGS OF CORMS REMAINING

Autumn flowering Saffron Crocus (Crocus Sativus) are now in stock at the Tourist Information Centre.

Packed 10 corms per bag and priced at £7.95 per pack these will produce an excellent display of seasonal colour and each purchase supports the Tourist Information Centre - providing an important service for towns people and visitors alike!

Crocus Sativus, also known as Saffron Crocus, is an autumn planting and autumn flowering bulb. They produce violet pink flowers with deep veining, dark yellow centres and 3 deep red stigmas. These stigmas produce Saffron, (the most expensive spice in the world) and are cultivated for food colouring and flavouring.

Bee friendly bulbs! Plant September - December.
Flowers in autumn from October to December.
Height: 10cm (4")

22/09/2026

The historic collections consist of more than 25,000 volumes, old maps, photographs, newspapers, directories, periodicals and local ephemera. There is also a research lending collection of more than 15,000 volumes, which is continually added to.

20/08/2026

23/07/2026

We're blessed with some amazing history in our area.

05/07/2026

We at Saffron Walden Heritage Development Group love the idea that Saffron Walden could become the UK Town of Culture 2028. If successful in this bid, Saffron Walden would benefit from a substantial grant to develop an amazing cultural program. Look at the link below for more details.

We have so much to offer as a town and community; whether successful in this bid or not, we look forward to continuing to enjoy and share it with Saffron Walden Town Council and Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre

https://saffronwalden.gov.uk/town-of-culture-2028/

See our town’s digital postcard on the official competition map.

Here is a link to the official UK Town of Culture Digital Map:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1Su-761mY3NPLpd4d948m5ppY7R-bslw&usp=sharing (also via the link in our bio!)


Department for Culture, Media and Sport

24/06/2026

We value your opinion!

We would be grateful if any members and users of the Gibson Library could complete this survey about the Gibson Library and reading room. We want to make sure the space is accessible to all and is serving its purpose. You can scan the QR code to fill out the form online or there are paper copies available within the reading room.

20/05/2026

Backing from Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre for SAFFRON WALDEN’s Town of Culture 2028 bid

Saffron Walden Town Council (SWTC) confirmed the town’s ‘Town of Culture 2028’ bid was submitted on 27 March 2026, following the launch 25 February 2026 with a community photograph.

Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre is delighted to support the bid for Saffron Walden to become Town of Culture 2028. Our town has a rich cultural heritage, a thriving creative community, and a year round programme of arts, music, history, and community events that bring people together and attract visitors from across the region. We believe this bid is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate everything that makes Saffron Walden such a special town.

SWTC is delighted with the words of support received so far from the community, including; event partners, charities, local organisation, residents and businesses. A spokesperson for SWTC said, “thank you for everyone’s support so far – please continue to back Saffron Walden’s bid in becoming Town of Culture 2028.”

If you or your organisation / business would like to show your support and be featured on the SWTC ‘wall of support’, please provide a few words with logo (jpeg) to [email protected]. For the latest updates visit https://saffronwalden.gov.uk/town-of-culture-2028/ or follow SWTC social media.

Further information on the competition can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-town-of-culture-2028-expression-of-interest/uk-town-of-culture-2028-expression-of-interest-guidance-for-bidders -foreword or visit the link in our bio.

20/05/2026

Three heritage funds have opened for Expressions of Interest, including the new £92 million Places of Worship Fund, as well as the second rounds of the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund and Heritage Revival Fund

18/05/2026

Following on from the AGM that took place last Wednesday 13th May, the Gibson Library Society is pleased to announce that Ian Willard will be taking over from Martyn Everett as Chairman of the society, Soeli Leverett will be taking over from Ian Willard as Secretary, and we are very grateful that Peter Walker will remain in his role as Treasurer.

The Gibson Library Society is extremely grateful to Martyn Everett, former Chairman of the society, for the dedication that he has shown to the library during his run as chairman. The society wishes Ian every success as he takes on this new role and are excited to see what he has planned for the library and the society.

15/05/2026

Saffron Walden has so much to offer. Thank you Discover Uttlesford , we look forward to continuing to work with you.