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Eat & drinkThe Cross Keys Hotel and Restaurant
A striking Grade II* listed timber-framed inn at the corner of the High Street and King Street, offering food, drink and characterful rooms in the heart of Saffron Walden. With centuries of history and more than one resident ghost, it's a stay with a story.
Eat & drinkGreggs
Greggs on Market Place serves freshly prepared bakes, sandwiches, hot drinks and sweet treats, right in the centre of Saffron Walden. Perfect for breakfast on the go, a quick lunch or an afternoon snack.
Things to doWalden Castle
The atmospheric ruins of Walden Castle, a Norman tower keep set in the museum grounds on high ground above the town. Recently restored, the keep is now open to explore during Saffron Walden Museum's opening hours.
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