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The 12 Days of Christmas Market Tour

The 12 Days of Christmas Market Tour

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About This Event

The 12 Days of Christmas Market Tour is a guided walk through Saffron Walden exploring the ancient roots of Christmas traditions. The tour includes visits to the ancient market, Parish Church, and Castle Ruins, with coffee and cake served beforehand. It takes place on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12noon at a price of £54.88.

As we weave through the ancient town of Saffron Walden, passing it's most splendid buildings we discover the ancient roots of the Christmas

Tour Details

Set in the beautiful and fragrant medieval town of Saffron Walden, with it's colourful timbered buildings, this festive tour spreads good cheer!

Inspiration comes from medieval times when 12 days were given as holiday for all to enjoy!

As we weave through the ancient town, pasting its most splendid buildings, we discover the ancient roots of the Christmas traditions we hold so dearly!

Why do we kiss under mistletoe? Hang up Christmas stockings? When did Rudolph the Reindeer first appear?

Highlights

Enjoy delicious Christmas coffee and cake , before the tour begins!

Visit the ancient Market of Saffron Walden

See the beautiful Parish Church

Visit Saffron Walden’s atmospheric Castle Ruins

Tour Timings

Saturday Mornings

10am to 12noon

10am to 10.30am

Delicious coffee and cake

Please bring small change for this

10.30am to 12noon

The Walking Tour

Additional Information

No children or dogs

Easy street walking

Must be walking fit!

Numbers of guests required for tour to go ahead!

5 to 20 people

Gift Cards

We have Gift Cards that may make the perfect gift for your special friend, or loved one!

Please visit www.essex-tours.com to purchase (https://essex-tours.com/gift-cards/)

Special Occasions whilst on Tour

Please let your Tour Guide know in advance of the tour, if you are celebrating a special occasion, and you would like this to be announced whilst on tour!

Please email your Tour Guide at the time of booking to let her know of any special suggestions, Jane will do her best to make any occasion extra special!

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Check-in: Monday, 26 October 2026
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Frequently asked questions

The 12 Days of Christmas Market Tour takes place on Monday, 26 October 2026 at 19:00.

The 12 Days of Christmas Market Tour is held at Manningtree in Colchester (42 South St, Manningtree, CO11 1BG).

Tickets for The 12 Days of Christmas Market Tour are priced at £27.80. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

The forecast for The 12 Days of Christmas Market Tour is Overcast · 15°C. Blustery — expect a wind-swept afternoon.

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Tickets for The 12 Days of Christmas Market Tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Price

£27.80

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