Welcome to Great Hivings

Great Hivings is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Chesham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Great Hivings is a peaceful and quiet village, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions of Great Hivings is its beautiful church, St. John the Baptist. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its stunning stained glass windows and its beautiful architecture. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to many historic graves and monuments.

Great Hivings is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the Chiltern Hills, which offer stunning views of the surrounding area. Visitors can also explore the nearby Ashridge Estate, which is home to a variety of wildlife and is a popular destination for nature lovers. Overall, Great Hivings is a charming village that offers visitors a peaceful and relaxing escape from the stresses of modern life.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 5.4°C

Feels Like: 1.5°C

Wind: 12.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Ivingswood Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie-Ann Swaysland	Greenway Chesham HP5 2BY 1494783070 School Website
Newtown School Community School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Antrobus	Berkhampstead Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3AT 01494783713 School Website
Elmtree Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Whitehill	Elmtree Hill Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2PA 1494771474 School Website
Chiltern Hills Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Chapman	Chartridge Lane Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2RG 01494782066 School Website
Heritage House School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Jacqueline Clearkin	Cameron Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3BP 01494771445 School Website
Brushwood Junior School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Robertson	Brushwood Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3DW 01494786023 School Website
Chesham Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Annmarie Mcnaney	White Hill Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1BA 01494782854 School Website
Thomas Harding Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Ruddell	Thomas Harding Junior School, Fullers Hill Thomas Harding Junior School Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1LR 1494782211 School Website
Chesham Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Beale	Two Dells Lane Orchard Leigh Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3QF 01494782619 School Website
Chartridge Combined School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nuno Alexandre	Cogdells Lane Chartridge Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2TW 01494837498 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Amersham Station Approach, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5AZ 3.25 Miles

Berkhamsted Station Approach, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2AR 3.75 Miles

Great Missenden Station Approach, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 9AZ 4.12 Miles

Chalfont & Latimer Station Approach, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9PR 4.40 Miles

Tring Station Road, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5QR 5.45 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Amersham Budget Cars 01494 773577 45 Upper Belmont Rd, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2DE 0.15 Miles
Bucks Cars 01494 794242 16 Captains Cl, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2PP 0.22 Miles
Amersham And Chalsont Cars 01494 727727 Deansway, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2PB 0.64 Miles
My Chauffeur Ltd 01494 783171 37 Aylward Gardens, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2QY 0.73 Miles
Cabco 01494 791122 162, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3ED 0.82 Miles
Crown Taxis Of Amersham And Chesham 01494 580580 1A Eskdale Avenue, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3AX 0.84 Miles
A 2 B Airports 01494 792492 159 Broad Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3EF 0.84 Miles
Gilberts Taxis Of Chesham And Amersham 01494 771000 Unit 6 Saxeway Business Centre, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2SH 0.91 Miles
A1 Taxiline Ltd 01494 793300 18 Red Lion Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1EZ 1.33 Miles
Broadway Taxis 01494 778833 Pheasant Rise, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1NT 1.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gt Hivings Po 11 Greenway Hp5 2Da Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
17 Greenway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hivings Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asheridge Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Asheridge Road Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Darvell Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Vale Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
3 Pond Park Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bellingdon Village /Chesham Rd Hp5 2Xn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bellingdon Rd / Cemetery Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jct Berkley Ave / Chartridge Lane Hp5 2Rt Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Penn Avenue Hp5 2Ht Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hazlewood Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
2 Berkeley Close Hp5 2Rl Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chess Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Chess Medical Centre 260-290 Berkhampstead Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3EZ
Dr Firth And Partners 01494 782262	The New Surgery Chess Medical Centre Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3EZ
Gladstone Road Surgery 01494 782884	Gladstone Surgery 260-290 Berkhampstead Rd Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3EZ
Chesham Town Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Town Hall Chesham HP5 1DS
Chesham Town Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Town Hall Chesham HP5 1DS

Local Stores

Great Missenden
Station Approach
Great Missenden
Buckinghamshire
HP16 9AZ
01494 864052
Store Website
4.13 miles

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SPAR - Holmer Green
3 Turner Place
Holmer Green
HP15 6RN
01494 713364
Store Website
5.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vetcetera
78 Broad Street Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3ED 07366 412599 KellyWilliams-Tubb@vetcetera.org Website 0.81 miles

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The Wheelhouse Veterinary Centre
Amersham Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1NQ 01494 782001 reception@wheelhousevets.co.uk Website 1.44 miles
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Ar Equine Ltd
Office 1, Torrington Farm Grove Lane Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3QG 01582 946248 ARequinevets@outlook.com Website 1.78 miles

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St Johns Vet Surgery
Horseblock Farm Horseblock Lane Near Heath End Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3UF 01442 863101 admin@stjohnsvet.co.uk Website 2.55 miles
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Pet Practice
44 Woodside Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 6AJ 01494 376076 amersham@petpractice.co.uk Website 3.08 miles

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The Wheelhouse Veterinary Centre
1 Woodside Close Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5EG 01494 725320 reception@wheelhousevets.co.uk Website 3.11 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Berkhamsted Castle
Berkhamsted Castle Berkhamsted Lancashire HP4 1LJ 3.80 miles

Location what3words unloaded.reinforce.weeps

Tring Park
Located On The Edge Of Tring. Mixture Of Open Parkland And Woodland. London Rd Tring Lancashire HP23 5NB 5.14 miles

Location what3words domestic.pitch.utensil

Ashridge Estate
A Circular Walk That Takes You Through Areas Of Wildlife-Rich Woodlands And Cross Commons. HP4 1LT 5.82 miles The Entrance To Monument Drive And The Estate Visitor Centre Is Off The B4506 Between Berkhamsted And Dagnall.

Sarratt
A Gentle, Flat Walk Through And Around The Historic Village Of Sarratt, In Hertfordshire. Sarratt Sits In An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Surrounded By Fields Which Go Down To The Chess Valley Riverbed. WD3 6AS 6.02 miles Sarratt Is Located In The County Of Hertfordshire, Two Miles North-East Of The Town Of Chorleywood, Five Miles North-West Of The Major Town Of Watford, And 20 Miles North-West Of London. Sarratt Lies Just South-East Of The Buckinghamshire Border.

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Hazelmere Recreation Grounds
Hazelemere Recreation Ground Is Surrounded By Lots Of Fields And Woodland And No Main Roads Which Make It A Perfect Place To Let Dogs Off Lead To Exercise. Care Should Be Taken In August When The Farmer Is Harvesting Hay On The Combine Harvester And At Certain Times Of Year When Birds Are Nesting. Dogs Are Allowed On The Main Recreation Ground Which Is Perfect For Ball Throwing But It Is Recommended To Keep Dogs On Lead If Football Or Cricket Is Being Played. There Are Plenty Of Dog Poo Bins On The Parameter Of The Rec But Not In The Other Green Areas. A Circular Walk Around All The Fields Surrounding The Rec Can Take Between 1.5 To 2 Hours. 248 Amersham Rd Hazlemere 6.70 miles Off A404

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Wilstone Reservoir
Lower Icknield Way Tring Lancashire HP23 4NW 7.03 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-14.4°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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