Fiona Hutchings
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Saffron Walden Museum
This museum is well hidden from the hustle and bustle of the main shopping area, but well worth the visit.
We went for an adults crafting event. A "bring your own craft and chat". I had parked at a friend's house and we walked into town so didn't make use of the car park (free, but limited spaces!).
We sat in a well lit and large area used for children's activity days. A table and chairs had been set up and we were welcomed with the offer of a cup of tea. There were biscuits and cakes too.
The museum staff and volunteers were all very friendly and helpful. The museum itself appeared clean and tidy. The toilets were in good order and clean. There is a small gift shop.
The entrance fee (£2.50) was included in our craft event, although we didn't look round the museum on this occasion.
We went for an adults crafting event. A "bring your own craft and chat". I had parked at a friend's house and we walked into town so didn't make use of the car park (free, but limited spaces!).
We sat in a well lit and large area used for children's activity days. A table and chairs had been set up and we were welcomed with the offer of a cup of tea. There were biscuits and cakes too.
The museum staff and volunteers were all very friendly and helpful. The museum itself appeared clean and tidy. The toilets were in good order and clean. There is a small gift shop.
The entrance fee (£2.50) was included in our craft event, although we didn't look round the museum on this occasion.
Waitrose & Partners Saffron Walden
I occasionally visit this store. I went around 315pm, school kickout time so was expecting lots of parents and children.
Today I managed to get everything on my shopping list -even the Cucumber (its currently out of stock or restricted purchase in other local supermarkets).
The majority of shelves were well stocked, although some fruit and veg were out of stock.
There was a brief wait at the till point. The assistant processed my items efficiently. There was the option of having a till receipt (love that Waitrose are considering the environment in all the small ways).
The site was clean and I could easily navigate to items I needed.
I was able to park in my desired area of the car park and could pay the parking machine using real cash, which was very useful as I'm counting the pennies right now.
Didn't see any parents until leaving the store- luckily I had just missed the school rush.
Today I managed to get everything on my shopping list -even the Cucumber (its currently out of stock or restricted purchase in other local supermarkets).
The majority of shelves were well stocked, although some fruit and veg were out of stock.
There was a brief wait at the till point. The assistant processed my items efficiently. There was the option of having a till receipt (love that Waitrose are considering the environment in all the small ways).
The site was clean and I could easily navigate to items I needed.
I was able to park in my desired area of the car park and could pay the parking machine using real cash, which was very useful as I'm counting the pennies right now.
Didn't see any parents until leaving the store- luckily I had just missed the school rush.
The Axe
An amazing old fashioned pub with pool table, dart board and juke box just a short walk from Saffron Walden Common.
We went for New Year's Eve, when many other local pubs were closed. No entrance fee and the drinks were the usual price, not hiked up like other pubs we've been to for NYE.
They even put on a free buffet!
A fabulous little pub, let down by the fact there's only one ladies loo.
Returned in February for a drink with friends. Great atmosphere, even without the celebratory new year and live music.
The resident dog is a sweetheart who greets patrons enthusiastically in the hope they will play a very specific game with him. So lovely to find a dog friendly place to spend the evening.
We went for New Year's Eve, when many other local pubs were closed. No entrance fee and the drinks were the usual price, not hiked up like other pubs we've been to for NYE.
They even put on a free buffet!
A fabulous little pub, let down by the fact there's only one ladies loo.
Returned in February for a drink with friends. Great atmosphere, even without the celebratory new year and live music.
The resident dog is a sweetheart who greets patrons enthusiastically in the hope they will play a very specific game with him. So lovely to find a dog friendly place to spend the evening.
Nisa Local
Always have items I need- highly recommend in store bakery items. Staff are friendly and polite. Shop is clean and tidy. Good sized car park but tricky to get in/out at peak times due to heavy volume of traffic on road outside.
Cafe Cornell
Had a cup of tea here one weekday during school holidays.
Cafe was decorated for Halloween.
Place was empty, bearing in mind this is inside a retirement/care home.
Service was very quick. A couple of staff said hello and briefly chatted to my brother (who they knew as a resident there).
We did not eat here today.
We were told on a previous occasion that they do not accept dogs in the cafe area and there is now no longer an option to eat in the lounge area with your dog because of cleaning the area afterwards.
There were items for sale.
Cafe was decorated for Halloween.
Place was empty, bearing in mind this is inside a retirement/care home.
Service was very quick. A couple of staff said hello and briefly chatted to my brother (who they knew as a resident there).
We did not eat here today.
We were told on a previous occasion that they do not accept dogs in the cafe area and there is now no longer an option to eat in the lounge area with your dog because of cleaning the area afterwards.
There were items for sale.