Welcome to Hempstead!
The small village of Hempstead lies 6 miles east of Saffron Walden in the rolling hills of North-west Essex and part of Uttlesford District. Whilst it only has about 175 properties and a population of around 450, it sports some fascinating history beyond its size. Much has happened since it was called Hamsteda at the time of the Doomsday Book when there were 10 times more pigs than people.
The Highwayman Dick Turpin, born in the village pub, the Bell Inn as it was in 1705 and worked in his father’s butcher’s shop before becoming notorious and eventually hanged in York in 1734.
In St. Andrew’s church at the top of the hill lies the tomb of William Harvey 1578-1657, who discovered the circulation of blood in the human body which changed the medical world completely







Upcoming Local Events
Upcoming events in and around Hempstead.

Thu
30
Nov
Green Bin Day

Thu
30
Nov
Puppy Training
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Mon
04
Dec
Hatha Yoga
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Tue
05
Dec
Ladies Keep Fit
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Wed
06
Dec
1st Radwinter Cubs
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Thu
07
Dec
Black Bin Day

Thu
07
Dec
Puppy Training
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Sat
09
Dec
Christmas Card Exchange, Sat 9th Dec
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Mon
11
Dec
Hatha Yoga
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Tue
12
Dec
Ladies Keep Fit
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Wed
13
Dec
1st Radwinter Cubs
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Thu
14
Dec
Green Bin Day