Following the success of the 2025 Saffron Walden Crank Up, the team who run the event on
behalf of the East Anglian Traction Engine Society were delighted to be able to make monetary
donations to five local charities and organisations. The charities chosen were ones with allied
aims in preserving local heritage, and/or provide a service to the local community.
The Saffron Walden Crank Up is a steam and vintage vehicle show which takes place annually at
Carver Barracks, on the former RAF Debden airfield. Every year the show features a wide range
of vintage vehicles and attractions and aims to provide a great value day out for all the family.
This year’s donation recipients are as follows:
Dig It Community Allotment providing engagement and training for people of all ages and
abilities, including senior citizens and those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Welcome: Innovating for a Sustainable Future – Dig-It

The Flitch Way – a nature conservation project based on the disused railway running from
Braintree to Bishops Stortford, an important green way and wildlife corridor which also includes
a museum dedicated to its railway heritage.

Friends of the Flitch Way – Friends of the Flitch Way

Saffron Walden Museum – an award-winning museum dedicated to local heritage

Saffron Walden Museum

John Webb’s Windmill – a tower mill in Thaxted, owned by the parish, that is currently undergoing
a major rebuild.

Home | John Webb’s Windmill

Buffy Playbus – Providing pre-school children in the Saffron Walden area an opportunity to play,
socialise and have fun in comfortable and safe surroundings under the guidance of experienced
qualified playleaders.

Buffy Play Bus

The Crank Up organisers are glad to be able to help support the local community in this way. This
year’s event is taking place on 25th & 26th April. Adult admission is £10 each, with children under
16 free.

We are pleased to announce that ticket sales have gone live at our special discounted rate for our 2026 event, and just in time for Christmas!

Simply click “BUY TICKETS” above for details.

Entry forms are now available for the 2026 event.

Please email saffronwaldencrankup@gmail.com, and include the type of entry in the subject field (i.e. car, tractor etc.)

We look forward to hearing from you!

Happy New Year,

Entry Forms are now available!

If you would like to enter this year’s rally please send details to

info@swcrankup.co.uk

We’re excited to announce that our 2025 tickets are now available, and for a limited time at a special “Early Bird” rate!

Simply follow the link or click the button at the top of the page. https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/saffron-walden/crank-up-2025

We look forward to seeing you in April!

A very Happy New Year to you all! We are pleased to announce that our pre-booked tickets are now available to purchase, via our ticketing partner Ticketebo. For a limited time these are at a special discounted price!

Simply follow the link to book! https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/saffron-walden/crank-up-2024

Of course, card and cash will still be welcome on the weekend at the gate.

We look forward to welcoming you all!

The dates for this year’s Crank Up are fast approaching! Our team of volunteers have already been working on site getting the ground ready for our visitors, and our advertising boards are up!

Don’t forget you can pre-book tickets using the link on the home page, or you are welcome to pay cash or card on arrival.

We look forward to welcoming you on 22nd & 23rd April!

As the date for our show approaches (23rd & 24th April) we share some answers to some of our most frequently asked questions…

The gates open at 10am both days

Pay on arrival, no need to prebook

Admission is £7 per adult, with accompanied children under 16 FREE.

There is ample FREE parking, with a forward park available for those with mobility issues.

Dogs are welcome, as long as they are on leads and you clear up after them. Dog water will be provided.

There will be toilet (including disabled) and baby change facilities available.

Hot and cold food will be available to purchase, there will also be a picnic area for your use.

The site address is Carver Barracks, CB10 2YA and will be well AA signposted. Please note our entrance is NOT the barracks main entrance, it is the next gateway on the Debden side and will be well signposted.