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.
Upcoming Local Events
Upcoming events in and around Hempstead.

Thu
14
Dec
Puppy Training
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Mon
18
Dec
Hatha Yoga
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Tue
19
Dec
Ladies Keep Fit
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Wed
20
Dec
1st Radwinter Cubs
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Thu
21
Dec
Black Bin Day

Thu
21
Dec
Puppy Training
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Mon
25
Dec
Hatha Yoga
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Tue
26
Dec
Ladies Keep Fit
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Wed
27
Dec
1st Radwinter Cubs
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Thu
28
Dec
Green Bin Day

Thu
28
Dec
Puppy Training
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Mon
01
Jan
Hatha Yoga
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