Hempstead in Essex
Resting place of William Harvey and Sir Eliab Harvey and birthplace of Dick Turpin

Welcome to Hempstead!

The 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 190 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, believed to 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 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.

Bell Tower Restoration

Bell Tower Restoration

The overhaul of Hempstead Church bells has been proceeding apace thanks to the amazing work of a wonderful group of villagers who have given generously of their time and skill. As you can see from the photographs, it is a pretty hostile environment to be working in - 50 years of dust and dirt, darkness, cramped conditions and with several tons of metal ...
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Upcoming Local Events

Upcoming events in and around Hempstead.

Puppy Training
Thu 23 Apr
Puppy Training -
Hatha Yoga
Mon 27 Apr
Hatha Yoga -
Ladies Keep Fit
Tue 28 Apr
Ladies Keep Fit -
1st Radwinter Cubs
Wed 29 Apr
1st Radwinter Cubs -
Green Bin Day
Thu 30 Apr
Green Bin Day
Puppy Training
Thu 30 Apr
Puppy Training -
Hatha Yoga
Mon 04 May
Hatha Yoga -
Ladies Keep Fit
Tue 05 May
Ladies Keep Fit -
1st Radwinter Cubs
Wed 06 May
1st Radwinter Cubs -
Black Bin Day
Thu 07 May
Black Bin Day
Puppy Training
Thu 07 May
Puppy Training -
Hatha Yoga
Mon 11 May
Hatha Yoga -