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
Latest News
What’s happening in Hempstead.
Dear Supporters,
A round up of what the ROBINN Group have been up to for the month of July.
We have opened our fund-raising circle to villages between here and Saffron Walden, even making the Walden Local newspaper! We have raised a good amount so far but we still need to raise a lot more, so please do tell friends and family about our ...
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Upcoming Local Events
Upcoming events in and around Hempstead.
Wed
15
May
1st Radwinter Cubs
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Thu
16
May
Green Bin Day
Thu
16
May
Puppy Training
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Mon
20
May
Hatha Yoga
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Tue
21
May
Ladies Keep Fit
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Wed
22
May
1st Radwinter Cubs
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Thu
23
May
Black Bin Day
Thu
23
May
Puppy Training
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Mon
27
May
Hatha Yoga
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Tue
28
May
Ladies Keep Fit
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Wed
29
May
1st Radwinter Cubs
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Thu
30
May
Green Bin Day