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 fatherās butcherās shop before becoming notorious and eventually hanged in York in 1734.
In St. Andrewās 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.

Wed
21
Feb
1st Radwinter Cubs
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Thu
22
Feb
Green Bin Day

Thu
22
Feb
Puppy Training
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Mon
26
Feb
Hatha Yoga
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Tue
27
Feb
Ladies Keep Fit
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Wed
28
Feb
1st Radwinter Cubs
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Thu
29
Feb
Black Bin Day

Thu
29
Feb
Puppy Training
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Mon
04
Mar
Hatha Yoga
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Tue
05
Mar
Ladies Keep Fit
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Wed
06
Mar
1st Radwinter Cubs
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Thu
07
Mar
Green Bin Day