Publisher The Daily Express has shared its picks of 16 beautiful little English market towns everyone must visit at least once. Why Essex market town of Saffron Walden is among England's bestOn the list by The Express was the beautiful Essex market town of Saffron Walden. Visit Essex describes Saffron Walden a "delightful medieval town with a rich heritage of old buildings". Things to do in Saffron WaldenVisit Saffron Walden has picked out some of the best things to do on a visit to this picturesque market town. Saffron Walden also has a regular market, which is hugely popular with locals.