SAFFRON WALDEN, ESSEX

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Historic buildings around Saffron Walden's market square

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Eat & drink

The Goat and Grass

A popular independent café on Cross Street, just off the main shopping street, dedicated to great coffee and healthy, freshly cooked food. Known for its brunches, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.

⌖ 8 Cross Street, Saffron Walden

Shopping

Lloyds Family Butchers

A family-run butcher on George Street, offering premium, high-welfare meat from trusted farms. Expect 28-day dry-aged Scotch beef, homemade sausages and burgers, seasonal game and expert, friendly advice.

⌖ 2-4 George Street, Saffron Walden

Shopping

Hart's Books

A much-loved bookshop on King Street, reviving a Saffron Walden bookselling tradition that dates back to 1836. Browse a wide range of books for adults and children, with friendly, knowledgeable staff, regular author events and a warm welcome for dogs too.

⌖ 26 King Street, Saffron Walden

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