Welcome to Townsend

Townsend is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It is situated near the town of Harpenden and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and quiet atmosphere. The village has a rich history, with evidence of settlements dating back to the Roman times.

One of the main attractions in Townsend is the St. Michael and All Angels Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Townsend is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village is known for its strong sense of community, with many residents actively involved in local events and activities. The village hosts an annual summer fete, which is a popular event for both locals and visitors alike. Overall, Townsend is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
George Street Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Angela Hughes	George Street Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5HJ 01442255638 School Website
Yewtree Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Karen Yilmaz	Fletcher Way Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5QR 01442424920 School Website
St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alexander Sallis	Clover Way Gadebridge Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3EA 01442253347 School Website
Gade Valley Junior Mixed Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Barron	Gadebridge Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3DT 01442391324 School Website
Laureate Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matt Singh	Warners End Road Hemel Hempstead HP1 3DW 1442404333 School Website
The Collett School Community Special School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Hoult-Allen	Lockers Park Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1TQ 01442398988 School Website
Hammond Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Karen Cohen	Cambrian Way Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5TD 01442404020 School Website
Jupiter Community Free School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Karen Armstrong	Jupiter Drive Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5NT 01442217188 School Website
Aycliffe Drive Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maria Green	Aycliffe Drive Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6LJ 01442973174 School Website
Galley Hill Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Birch	Galley Hill Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3JY 01442406000 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hemel Hempstead London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9BQ 1.72 Miles

Apsley London Road, Apsley, Hertfordshire, HP3 9SX 2.35 Miles

Berkhamsted Station Approach, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2AR 3.87 Miles

Kings Langley Station Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8LF 4.27 Miles

St Albans Abbey Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DN 5.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Aka Travel Ltd 01442 247715 6 Sheppards Yard/Figtree Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5HT 0.34 Miles
Airport Links Taxis 01442 230555 11 Mercers, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5AL 0.40 Miles
Rainbow Cars 01442 252588 13 Queensway, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1LS 0.53 Miles
J And B Taxis 01442 264499 7 Leven Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 6PD 0.55 Miles
Crown Taxis 01442 230032 31 Hunting Gate, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 6NX 0.61 Miles
Oakwood Chauffeur Services 01442 233636 88 Claymore, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 6LW 0.75 Miles
Hemel Hempstead Taxis 01442 234567 39 Knightsbridge Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5ES 0.79 Miles
Crystal Cars 07960 502766 21 Hobletts Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5LS 0.81 Miles
Puleston Executive Cars 01442 253951 1 The Grazings, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5JN 0.86 Miles
Kirk Taxis 01442 261000 Turners Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4LN 1.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Piccotts End Rd Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Highfield Po Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cattsdell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slippers Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queensway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Betjeman Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marlins Turn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cranford Fletcher Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Town Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cemmaes Court Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Midland Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
25 Gadebridge Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jupiter Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gadebridge Rd/Laureate Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Highfield Surgery 01442 265322	Highfield Surgery Cambrian Way, Jupiter Dr Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5TA
Fernville Surgery 01442 213919	Fernville Surgery Midland Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5BL
Gade Bridge 01442 262514	300 Galley Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3LE
Grove Hill Medical Centre 01442 212038	Grove Hill Medical Centre Kilbride Court,Grove Hill Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6AD
West Herts Bcsc	Hillfield Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 4AD

Local Stores

Adeyfield
46-48 The Queens Square
Adeyfield
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 4EW
01442 253267
shop.4559@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.08 miles

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SPAR - Hemel Hempstead
489 London Road
Hemel Hempstead
HP3 9BE
01442 259960
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hemel Hempstead Vets4pets Ltd
Suite 1, Old Town Court 70 Queensway Hemel Hempstead HP2 5HD 01442 261222 hemelhempstead@vets4pets.com Website 0.47 miles
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Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre
1 Midland Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5BH 01442 216048 info@bartonvets.co.uk Website 0.65 miles
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Vets Now (Hemel Hempstead)
1 Midland Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 5BH 01442 768 484 hemelhempsteadclinic@vets-now.com Website 0.65 miles
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Medivet Hemel Hempstead Marlows
59 Marlowes Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1LE 01442 258666 hemel.hempstead@medivet.co.uk Website 0.73 miles
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Medivet Hemel Hempstead Risedale Road
4 Risedale Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9NN 01442 265394 risedale@medivet.co.uk Website 1.68 miles
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Companion Care (Hemel Hempstead) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Daventry Retail Park 251 London Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9AA 01442 500 260 hemel.hempstead@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Berkhamsted Castle
Berkhamsted Castle Berkhamsted Lancashire HP4 1LJ 3.79 miles

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St Albans French Bulldog Walk
We Meet The Last Sunday Of The Month, Every Month At 2Pm For A Walk Where All The Frenchies Can Run And Play As A Group. For Further Information Please Go To The Link To Our Facebook Group 39 St Michael'S St Lancashire 5.13 miles Walk Around Verulamium Park With Other French Bulldogs

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Ashridge Estate
A Circular Walk That Takes You Through Areas Of Wildlife-Rich Woodlands And Cross Commons. HP4 1LT 5.40 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 5.78 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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Hyde Lane
1 Hyde Ln Frogmore 6.77 miles

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The Wick Nature Reserve St Albans
66-80 Marshal'S Dr St Lancashire ALBANS AL1 6.95 miles Al1 4Rd Is The Nearest Postcode. Look For The Iron Fence Bordering The Park.

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