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Eat & drinkThe Jade Garden
A long-established Cantonese restaurant and takeaway on Market Hill, right in the heart of Saffron Walden. Sit down for lunch or dinner, or order a takeaway to enjoy at home.
Things to doThe Fry Art Gallery
A charming, free-to-visit gallery tucked off Castle Street, home to the North West Essex Collection of 20th-century art. Discover work by Edward Bawden, Eric Ravilious and the Great Bardfield artists, open seasonally from spring to autumn.
Eat & drinkFleur De Lys Pub
A welcoming, 400-year-old village pub in Widdington, just south of Saffron Walden, with beams, a large open fireplace and a lovely garden. Real ales, good food and dogs welcome.
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