Welcome to Wheathampstead

Wheathampstead is a charming village located in Hertfordshire, England. It is situated between the towns of Harpenden and St Albans and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks is the St Helen's Church, which dates back to the 13th century and is known for its stunning architecture.

The village has a strong sense of community, and there are many local events and activities that take place throughout the year. The annual Wheathampstead Village Day is a popular event that brings together residents and visitors for a day of fun and entertainment. There are also many local sports clubs and societies, including a cricket club, football club, and a drama society.

Wheathampstead is also known for its beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes that offer stunning views of the surrounding area. The River Lea runs through the village, and there are many parks and green spaces where visitors can relax and enjoy the scenery. Overall, Wheathampstead is a wonderful place to visit, with its rich history, strong sense of community, and beautiful countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Aldwickbury School Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mr Paul Symes	Aldwickbury School Wheathampstead Road Harpenden AL5 1AD 1582713022 School Website
Katherine Warington School Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Tony Smith	Lower Luton Road Harpenden AL5 5FH 1582314777 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
The Grove Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Ms Anna Archer	Dark Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1QD 01582761849 School Website
The Grove Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Lorna Urquhart	Dark Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1QB 01582760031 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
Batford Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hedges	Holcroft Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5BQ 01582713872 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harpenden Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SP 2.50 Miles

Welwyn Garden City Inside The Howard Centre Shopping M, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HA 3.90 Miles

St Albans City Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE 4.35 Miles

Welwyn North Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0AS 4.56 Miles

Hatfield 79 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AB 4.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J Holdham Cars 01582 833563 259 Lower Luton Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8HW 1.02 Miles
Village Cars 01582 715715 61 Grove Av, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1EZ 1.65 Miles
Harpenden Taxis 01582 763760 51 Milford Hill, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5BL 1.97 Miles
Chiverton Executive Travel 01582 460446 7 Linwood Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1RR 2.14 Miles
Harpenden Chauffeur Hire 07701 060507 Burnsall Pl, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1RS 2.14 Miles
First Choice Private Hire 01727 839793 49 Saint Leonards Crescent, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9EQ 2.28 Miles
Airport Taxis Of St Albans 01727 842760 16 Gibbons Close, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9EP 2.31 Miles
Acorn Hearts Cars 01438 833869 2 Hall Farm Cottages, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8EJ 2.34 Miles
Stans Cars 01582 769463 18 Northfield Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5JB 2.36 Miles
Harpenden Taxis 01582 822822 7 Station Approach, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SP 2.56 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Rectory Gardens Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
5 Station Rd Wheathamstead Al4 8Bu Side A Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
5 Station Rd Wheathampstead Al4 8Bu Side B Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Necton Road Wheathampstead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheathampstead Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Butterfield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Dyke Road Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
The Folly Wheathampstead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Gustard Wood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coleman Green Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Lea Valley Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Meadway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Village Surgery 01582 832258	Marford Road Wheathampstead Hertfordshire AL4 8BT
Parkbury Surgery 01727 847968	18 Hopkins Crescent Sandridge St. Albans Hertfordshire AL4 9DB
Parkbury At Sandridge Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	18 Hopkins Crescent Sandridge St. Albans AL4 9DB
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

Local Stores

Harpenden - Southdown Road
130 Southdown Road
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 1PU
01582 769961
Store Website
2.14 miles

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SPAR - Harpenden Service Station
150 Harpenden Road
St Albans
AL3 6BZ
01727 869597
Store Website
3.2 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 1.28 miles
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Medivet Harpenden
105 Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4UJ 01582 763265 harpenden@medivet.co.uk Website 2.08 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 3.27 miles
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Marshalswick Veterinary Surgery
71 The Quandrant Marshalswick St. Albans Hertfordshire AL4 9RQ 01727 226475 stalbansvets@gmail.com 3.36 miles

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Mimram Veterinary Centre
31 Church Street Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 9LW 01438 712300 info@mimramvets.co.uk Website 3.71 miles
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Village Veterinary Surgery
8 Manor Parade Hatfield Garden Village Hertfordshire AL10 9JS 01707 274 828 lab@villageveterinary.co.uk Website 3.80 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.84 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 1.84 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 1.94 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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Ayot Greenway
35 Ayot St Peter Rd Welwyn Lancashire AL6 9AB 2.79 miles Nearest Postcode Is Al6 9Ab, But That Covers The Whole Village.

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Sherrardspark Wood
Plas Y Coed 3 Digswell Hill Lancashire 3.21 miles

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The Wick Nature Reserve St Albans
66-80 Marshal'S Dr St Lancashire ALBANS AL1 3.44 miles Al1 4Rd Is The Nearest Postcode. Look For The Iron Fence Bordering The Park.

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