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The Common, Saffron Walden Common Playground

  • Writer: Essex Parks
    Essex Parks
  • Aug 20, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Mar 23

Saffron Walden is a lovely market town in North Essex. Saffron Walden was recently awarded the status of "Best Place to Live in the UK!". Saffron Walden has plenty of family-friendly attractions, including numerous parks and playgrounds. The Common in Saffron Walden can be found a short distance from the town centre. Saffron Walden Common has plenty of wide open space suitable for picnics, ball games and dog walking. There is also a children’s play area and outdoor gym equipment.


Saffron Walden Common Playground



 Where is Saffron Walden Common?

📍The Common

Ashdon Road

Saffron Walden

CB10 1JH


🅿️ Parking - Where to park Saffron Walden Common

Saffron Walden Common Car Park CB10 1JH

Car Parking Charges Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm.

30 minutes - 80p

1 hour - £1.20

2 hours - £2.20

3 hours - £3.20

Sundays £1.50

MiPermit Code 737936


Playground Equipment at Saffron Walden Common

There is playground equipment for all ages at The Common Playground. Playground. There are several climbing frames including a castle themed climbing frame with slides and various climbs. There is spinning climbing equipment and a surface level roundabout.


There is a good variety of swings including a nest swing, long swing and baby swings. There is a water fountain close to the swings.


The playground is enclosed and there are benches inside the play area. The playground is surrounded by large playing fields.


Saffron Walden Common Playground

Where to eat and drink Saffron Walden Common

There is no cafe at The Common Playground. This playground is a short walk from the town, where there are lots of good catering options.


Are there toilets at Saffron Walden Common?

There are no toilets at The Common Playground.


The Beach at The Common - Saffron Walden

Opening times for the Beach on The Common in Saffron Walden. Saffron Walden Common will transformed to a beach this summer from 24th July to 26th August 2025.


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Facilities

🛝 Playground ✅

☕ Cafe ❌

ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌

🚻 Toilets ❌

♿ Accessible ❌

🪑 Picnic Tables ✅

🐶 Dog Friendly ✅

30 minutes - 1 hour


Last Updated March 2025


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