Welcome to Anstey

Anstey is a small village located in Hertfordshire, England. It is situated in the north-eastern part of the county, close to the border with Cambridgeshire. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops. Anstey has a population of around 200 people and is a peaceful and quiet place to live.

The village has a long history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. There are several historic buildings in Anstey, including the 12th-century St George's Church and the 17th-century Anstey Hall. The village also has a pub, the Blind Fiddler, which has been serving locals and visitors for over 200 years. Anstey is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with many scenic routes to explore in the surrounding countryside.

Despite its small size, Anstey has a strong sense of community. The village holds regular events and activities, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. There is also a village hall, which is used for a variety of events and functions. Anstey is a friendly and welcoming place, with a close-knit community that values its rural way of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Anstey First School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Myers	Anstey Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0BY 01763848346 School Website
Hormead Church Of England Va First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Lynda Cowler	Great Hormead Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0NR 01763289201 School Website
Barkway Va Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Sharon Brown	High Street Barkway Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8EF 01763848283 School Website
Layston Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Adele Mcmurrough	The Causeway Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9EU 01763271235 School Website
Reed First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Wittich	Jacksons Lane Reed Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8AB 01763848304 School Website
Freman College Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Ms Helen Loughran	Bowling Green Lane Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9BT 01763271818 School Website
Edwinstree Church Of England Middle School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs J Gant	Norfolk Road Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9AW 01763271446 School Website
Barley Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Sharon Brown	Church End Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8JW 01763848281 School Website
Furneux Pelham Church Of England School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Foley	Furneux Pelham Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0LH 01279777344 School Website
Millfield First And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Kennedy-Weeks	Monks Walk Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9DT 01763271717 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Royston Kneesworth Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5AH 6.06 Miles

Newport (Essex) Station Road, Newport, Essex, CB11 3PL 7.27 Miles

Audley End Station Road, Wendons Ambo, Essex, CB11 4LB 7.30 Miles

Ashwell & Morden Station Road, Odsey, Hertfordshire, SG7 5RT 7.55 Miles

Meldreth Station Road, Meldreth, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6JP 7.82 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Swallow Executive Cars Ltd 01992 443444 64 Vicarage Road, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9BA 3.21 Miles
Riverside Taxis 01763 434343 5 Riverside, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9HJ 3.33 Miles
Prestige Cars 01992 501300 5 Riverside, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9HJ 3.33 Miles
Abra Cab Abra 01763 274665 9 Church St, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9AS 3.35 Miles
A10 Taxis 01763 273055 Monks Walk, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9EA 3.61 Miles
Marions Taxi Service 01279 777323 2 Mead View, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 0HY 3.84 Miles
Diamond Cars 01799 542001 59 High Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8RN 4.61 Miles
Chauffeur Link Uk 01763 212312 6 Mill Hill, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9UD 5.18 Miles
Peregrine Chauffeur Services 01763 284018 Tuthill Court, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9TT 5.30 Miles
Grafton Executive Cars 01763 243437 10 Mallow Walk, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9NF 5.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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The Talley Ho Barkway Sg8 8Ey No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Hormead Sg9 0Ng No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meesdon Rectory No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Sg5 8Ef No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Wyddial No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brent Pelham Sg9 0Hf No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hare Street Sg9 0Ea No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langley Lower Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Royston Road Sg8 8Db No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Buntingford Medical Centre	White Hart Close Buntingford SG9 9DQ
The Medical Centre Buntingford 01763 271362	The Health Centre White Hart Close Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9DQ
Granta Medical Practices - Barley	High Street Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8HY
Granta Medical Practice - Market Hill, Surgery	Market Hill Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9JN
Royston Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Melbourn Street Royston SG8 7BS

Local Stores

Buntingford
Station Road
Buntingford
Hertfordshire
SG9 9HT
01763 274321
shop.4719@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.38 miles

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SPAR - Clavering Supermarket
SPAR Clavering Supermarket
Stortford Road
Clavering
CB11 4PE
020 8243 6060
Store Website
4.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Reed Veterinary Surgery
London Road Reed Nr Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8BD 01763 848793 surgery@reedvets.co.uk Website 3.69 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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The Woolpack Veterinary Surgery
Buntingford By-Pass Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9FB 01763 273707 admin@woolpackvets.co.uk Website 3.72 miles
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Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet Royston
67 Kneesworth Street Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5AQ 01763 254059 practice.royston@villagevet.co.uk Website 6.00 miles
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J K Routledge Mrcvs
52 Heathfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5BN 01763 244791 johnroutledge@btinternet.com 6.11 miles
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Tyrrells Equine Clinic Ltd
Tyrrells Equine Clinic Coombe Farm Kelshall Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9SA 01763 287744 office@tyrrellsequine.co.uk Website 6.22 miles
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Royston Vet Centre
Flint Cross Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 7PN 01763 242221 info@roystonvets.com Website 6.24 miles

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Local Dog Walks

The Outskirts Of Elmdon
Hertford Ln 5.34 miles Nearest Postcode Is Cb11 4Nh, But If You Are Driving Through Elmdon, The Parking Area Is Just Past The Village Limits Sign.

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Therfied Heath (Royston)
Therfield Heath Next To Royston Is Doggie Heaven. Hundreds Of Dogs Are Walked Here Every Day Across The Heath And Golf Course All On Public Land. Easy To Walk For Miles Along The Many Paths. You Can Enjoy A Pint At The Heath Sports Cafe Royston Golf Club Baldock Rd Royston SG8 5BG 5.82 miles

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Littlebury Green
Unnamed Road Lancashire 5.93 miles Cb11 4Xe Is The Nearest Postcode. Look Out For The Lay-By With The Footpath Sign.

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Therfield Heath
Therfield Heath Consists Of Open Fields And Countryside. You Will Experience Some Great Views, Looking Out Across South Cambridgeshire. SG8 5BJ 5.97 miles Therfield Heath Can Be Reached From The A505 At Junction 9 Of The A1m And Head For Royston. At The Second Roundabout Leave The A505 Onto Baldock Road, With The Car Park On The Right.

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Standon Fields
Paper Mill Ln Standon Ware SG11 1LD 6.70 miles

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Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm, Ardeley Is Just Over 170 Acres Of Farm Land, With Plenty Of Dog Walking Routes. Dogs Are Welcome On The Farm, In The Farm Shop, Café And Pub. Ardeley Stevenage SG2 7AH 6.91 miles

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