Free Entry
Open at weekends Apr-Sep, 10am to 6pm
Address:
High Street, Widdington, Nr Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3SB
One of the finest surviving medieval barns in eastern England, tree-ring dated to the mid 15th century, with a breathtaking aisled interior and crown post roof, the product of some 400 oaks.
Read more about the history of the barn.
Before You Go
Parking: There is a small car park by the barn.
Opening times: The barn is open from 10am to 6pm at weekends from April to September .
Facilities: There are no facilities at the barn but there is a pub in the village, or the nearest town with extensive facilities is Saffron Walden, 6 miles away.
Dogs: Assistance dogs only.
Drone flying: Please see our Drone guidance
Plan a Great Day Out
If you’re looking for things to do in the area, just four miles away lies the decadent mansion house and estate of Audley End House and Gardens. Visitors can explore life above and below stairs, resident horses, pretty parterres and ‘Capability’ Brown landscape.
Your Places Appeal
Did you know over 300 of our historic sites are free to explore and enjoy, but keeping them open and cared for costs more than £4.2 million every year?
With your help, we can protect these historic places and make sure they can be enjoyed for generations to come.
Whether your donation today helps pay for the work of an expert stonemason, a key keeper’s time to unlock the gates or the restoration of a rare artefact, you’ll help care for precious heritage.
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