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.
The evening of Saturday 14th October, from 7.30-10pm, is the chosen date for our second Pant Valley Speakeasy. Creating the ambience of the old music clubs from the 1920s-1950s with dim lights and small tables where friends gather and chat while live music plays beside you as background ambience. Roger Flaxman, ‘Flax the Sax’, will again play a wide ...
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Upcoming Local Events
Upcoming events in and around Hempstead.
Thu
11
Apr
Black Bin Day
Thu
11
Apr
Puppy Training
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Mon
15
Apr
Hatha Yoga
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Tue
16
Apr
Ladies Keep Fit
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Wed
17
Apr
1st Radwinter Cubs
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Thu
18
Apr
Green Bin Day
Thu
18
Apr
Puppy Training
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Mon
22
Apr
Hatha Yoga
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Tue
23
Apr
Ladies Keep Fit
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Wed
24
Apr
1st Radwinter Cubs
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Thu
25
Apr
Black Bin Day
Thu
25
Apr
Puppy Training
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