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

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.

ROBINN, Monthly Update Aug ’23

ROBINN, Monthly Update Aug ’23

Dear Supporters A round up of what the ROBINN Group have been up to for the months of July and August. • We are still waiting for a firm yes from the current Freeholder. We are in dialogue constantly but there are complications that are delaying his final approval. We are ever hopeful that the confirmation will be given in the coming weeks. • We ...
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Upcoming Local Events

Upcoming events in and around Hempstead.

Puppy Training
Thu 07 Mar
Puppy Training -
Hatha Yoga
Mon 11 Mar
Hatha Yoga -
Ladies Keep Fit
Tue 12 Mar
Ladies Keep Fit -
1st Radwinter Cubs
Wed 13 Mar
1st Radwinter Cubs -
Black Bin Day
Thu 14 Mar
Black Bin Day
Puppy Training
Thu 14 Mar
Puppy Training -
Hatha Yoga
Mon 18 Mar
Hatha Yoga -
Ladies Keep Fit
Tue 19 Mar
Ladies Keep Fit -
1st Radwinter Cubs
Wed 20 Mar
1st Radwinter Cubs -
Green Bin Day
Thu 21 Mar
Green Bin Day
Puppy Training
Thu 21 Mar
Puppy Training -
Hatha Yoga
Mon 25 Mar
Hatha Yoga -

Latest Parish Documents

Latest documents from Hempstead Parish CouncilĀ