Welcome to Gustard Wood

Gustard Wood is a small village located in Hertfordshire, England. It is situated in the St Albans district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Gustard Wood is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Margaret's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions of Gustard Wood is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense woodland, making it the perfect place for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Heartwood Forest is also a popular destination for nature lovers, with its ancient woodland and diverse wildlife. Gustard Wood is also home to a number of picturesque walking trails, including the Hertfordshire Way, which passes through the village.

Despite its rural location, Gustard Wood is well-connected to the rest of Hertfordshire and London. The village is just a short drive from the M1 motorway, providing easy access to the capital and other major cities. The nearby towns of St Albans and Harpenden offer a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Overall, Gustard Wood is a charming and idyllic village that offers a peaceful retreat from the stresses of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Kimpton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs John Ferguson	High Street Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8RB 01438832394 School Website
St Helens Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kaye Healy	Brewhouse Hill Wheathampstead St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 8AN 01582832106 School Website
Beech Hyde Primary School And Nursery Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Karen Thomas	Nurseries Road Wheathampstead St. Albans Hertfordshire AL4 8TP 1582832661 School Website
Katherine Warington School Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Tony Smith	Lower Luton Road Harpenden AL5 5FH 1582314777 School Website
Batford Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hedges	Holcroft Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5BQ 01582713872 School Website
Sauncey Wood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steven Lloyd	Pickford Hill Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5HL 01582621514 School Website
Aldwickbury School Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mr Paul Symes	Aldwickbury School Wheathampstead Road Harpenden AL5 1AD 1582713022 School Website
High Beeches Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Jonathan Walker	Aldwickbury Crescent Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5SD 01582767966 School Website
Crabtree Infants School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Simmons	Crabtree Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5PU 01582623597 School Website
Crabtree Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Simmons	Crabtree Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5PU 01582623501 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harpenden Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SP 2.83 Miles

Welwyn Garden City Inside The Howard Centre Shopping M, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HA 4.27 Miles

Welwyn North Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0AS 4.36 Miles

Knebworth Park Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AT 5.07 Miles

Luton Airport Parkway Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW 5.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Acorn Hearts Cars 01438 833869 2 Hall Farm Cottages, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8EJ 1.00 Miles
J Holdham Cars 01582 833563 259 Lower Luton Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8HW 1.40 Miles
Harpenden Taxis 01582 763760 51 Milford Hill, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5BL 1.88 Miles
Stans Cars 01582 769463 18 Northfield Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5JB 2.22 Miles
Village Cars 01582 715715 61 Grove Av, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1EZ 2.36 Miles
Chiverton Executive Travel 01582 460446 7 Linwood Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1RR 2.89 Miles
Harpenden Taxis 01582 822822 7 Station Approach, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SP 2.89 Miles
Harpenden Airport Taxis 07946 743639 12A Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SE 2.95 Miles
Albans Airport Taxis 07878 142304 12 Station Rd, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SE 2.95 Miles
Euros Taxis 01582 566566 15A Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SQ 2.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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The Folly Wheathampstead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Kimpton Sg4 8Xb No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Rectory Gardens Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Kimpton Surgery 01438 832151	9 High Street Kimpton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 8RA
Village Surgery 01582 832258	Marford Road Wheathampstead Hertfordshire AL4 8BT
Cats - Ent 01582 769393	5 Stewart Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4QA
Elms Medical Practice 01582 767444	The Elms Medical Practice 5 Stewart Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4QA
Davenport House Surgery 01582 767821	Davenport House Bowers Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4HX

Local Stores

Batford
138-144 Lower Luton Road
Batford
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 5HA
01582 769811
shop.7247@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.19 miles

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SPAR - Harpenden Service Station
150 Harpenden Road
St Albans
AL3 6BZ
01727 869597
Store Website
4.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Attimore Veterinary Group
4 Castle Rise Wheathampstead St. Albans Hertfordshire AL4 8HX 01582 766669 attimore@cvsvets.com Website 1.48 miles
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Medivet Harpenden
105 Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4UJ 01582 763265 harpenden@medivet.co.uk Website 2.17 miles

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A J Poole
The Veterinary Surgery 169 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3BN 01582 462323 enquiry@alistairpoole.co.uk Website 3.29 miles
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Mimram Veterinary Centre
31 Church Street Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 9LW 01438 712300 info@mimramvets.co.uk Website 3.35 miles
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Icknield Veterinary Group
367 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3LZ 01582 460158 ivghar@fwi.co.uk Website 3.73 miles

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Medivet Welwyn Garden City Peartree - The Veterinary Centre
41 Peartree Lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 3UA 01707 336919 welwyn.gc.peartree@medivet.co.uk Website 4.67 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Ayot Greenway
35 Ayot St Peter Rd Welwyn Lancashire AL6 9AB 2.91 miles Nearest Postcode Is Al6 9Ab, But That Covers The Whole Village.

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Heartwood Forest
Lots Of Open Space For Walking You Dog's They Say It's A Forest Not Quite But Getting There. Heartwood Forest Sandridge St Albans 3.20 miles

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Heartwood Forest Sandridge
Not Yet A Forest, As It's Newly Planted, With Mature Woodlands At Back And Side. Good Parking And Paths That Are Dry In Winter ( A Big Plus). Plenty Of Off-Lead, Sunny Open Areas Where Your Dog Can Run To His Heart's Content. Great Pub Food In Dog Friendly Pub At The Rose And Crown In Nearby Sandridge. Heartwood Forest Sandridge 3.20 miles Al4 9Dq For Those Of You With Satnav. Sandridge Is North East Of St Albans. Exit Sandridge Going North On The High St And You Will See Heartwood Signposted On The Left. Very Good Parking.

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Heartwood Forest
Heartwood Forest Is 3 Miles North Of St Albans In Hertfordshire And Only 20 Miles From Central London. It Lies On Either Side Of The B651, Between Harpenden, Wheathampstead And Sandridge. To Create Heartwood Forest, Over Half A Million Trees Have Been Planted And Meadows Have Been Sown By An Army Of Volunteers. This Walk Enables You To Discover Ancient Woodland, The Newly Planted Forest, And To Langley Wood, Which Has A Lovely Display Of Bluebells During The Spring-Time. AL4 9DQ 3.30 miles From St Albans, Head North-East On The B651 And After 4Km You Will See A Brown Tourist Sign Pointing Towards The Car Park From The Main Road.

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Sherrardspark Wood
Plas Y Coed 3 Digswell Hill Lancashire 3.39 miles

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Cole Green Way
14 Parkway Lancashire 4.05 miles

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