Tours and events

Come and explore this much-cherished Grade I-listed, 14th-century property. Learn about plans for its future. Discover new facts about its past. Hear an introductory talk on the building by owner Douglas Kent, the Technical and Research Director at the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. The current conservation work provides added interest – not too unlike visiting a patient uncovered on an operating table!

Tours are available by prior appointment on the days below. Each tour lasts approximately one-and-a-half hours and includes tea, coffee, homemade cakes and biscuits. Additionally, private or group tours can be arranged by contacting info@oldsuninn.com .

The tours attract a wide range of people but appeal particularly to those with an interest in the informed and sensitive renovation of old buildings. Whether you are a local resident, tourist who plans to visit Saffron Walden or someone simply enthusiastic about our heritage, I hope very much that you will come and explore the Old Sun Inn.

Historic Building Tours:

  • Our general Historic Building Tours have now been paused while conservation work takes place on the building.

Please watch this space for the dates of Works-in-Progress Tours that we hope to run during the conservation project (or contact us if you wish to arrange a Tailored Tour)




2 thoughts on “Tours and events

  • Hello, what is the restoration status please in January 2025 and will there be any tours this year please? Are you open to the idea of holding a painting exhibition please? Many thanks.

    Kind regards

    Pippa Langlois

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    • Hello Pippa

      We will be carrying out work this year but keeping parts of the building open for events and tours. If you let me have your email address, I can send you this year’s dates.

      We would be open to the idea of an art exhibition depending on when you had in mind and which part of the building. If you could provide me with a rough idea, please, I can send you our rates and T&Cs.

      The best email to contact me on is douglas@oldsuninn.com .

      Best wishes

      Douglas
      07786 540391

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