Welcome to Gravesend

Gravesend is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Hemel Hempstead and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Today, Gravesend is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering a peaceful and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Gravesend is the St. Albans Cathedral, which is located just a short distance from the village. The cathedral is one of the oldest and most beautiful in England, with a rich history dating back over 1,000 years. Visitors can explore the cathedral's stunning architecture, including its impressive nave and choir, as well as its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings.

Another popular attraction in Gravesend is the Ashridge Estate, which is located just a few miles from the village. The estate is a vast area of woodland and parkland, offering visitors the chance to explore miles of walking trails and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The estate is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Ashridge House, which was once the home of the Duke of Bridgewater and is now a popular venue for weddings and events.

Local Schools

School	Details
Albury Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Stevens	Church End Albury Hertfordshire SG11 2JQ 01279771253 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
Little Hadham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sinead Connolly	Stortford Road Little Hadham Ware Hertfordshire SG11 2DX 01279771285 School Website
Farnham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Bratley	Farnham Bishops Stortford Essex CM23 1HR 01279771339 School Website
Jenyns First School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Beth Billington	Uplands Braughing Ware Hertfordshire SG11 2QJ 01920821461 School Website
Manuden Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Price	The Street Manuden Bishops Stortford Essex CM23 1DE 01279813370 School Website
Hillmead Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs M Shenston	Woburn Avenue Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 4PW 01279656876 School Website
Avanti Grange Secondary School Free Schools Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Rhys Jones	Farnham Road Bishops Stortford Herefordshire CM23 1JJ School Website
Roger De Clare First C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Woods	Station Road Puckeridge Ware Hertfordshire SG11 1TF 01920821363 School Website
Ralph Sadleir School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Robert Leach	Station Road Puckeridge Ware Hertfordshire SG11 1TF 01920821042 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop's Stortford Station Road, Bishops Stortford, Essex, CM23 3BL 4.27 Miles

Stansted Mountfitchet Station Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8BE 4.67 Miles

Elsenham Station Road, New Road, Elsenham, Essex, CM22 6HA 5.79 Miles

Newport (Essex) Station Road, Newport, Essex, CB11 3PL 7.07 Miles

Stansted Airport Under The Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW 7.32 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Marions Taxi Service 01279 777323 2 Mead View, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 0HY 2.11 Miles
Alan's Taxis 07753 661060 22 Town Farm Crescent, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1NA 3.32 Miles
Pr Taxis 01920 213000 Park Drive, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1SU 3.60 Miles
Richards Taxi 07801 346826 23 Elm Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2SS 3.65 Miles
Executive Transfers 01279 506999 62 Larchwood, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4JS 4.23 Miles
Sawbridgeworth Cars 01279 600129 89 South St, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3AL 4.26 Miles
Associated Taxis 01279 655666 89 South Street, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3AL 4.26 Miles
Kwik Cars 01279 655666 89 South Street, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3AL 4.26 Miles
T And V Cars 01279 813447 20 Longcroft, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8JD 4.26 Miles
Bishops Stortford Toilet Hire 01245 475700 Causeway House/1 Dane St, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3BT 4.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Farm Sg11 2Lq No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clapgate Sg11 2Jw No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church End Sg11 2Jg No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barleycroft End Sg9 0Dt No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Albury End Sg11 2Hs No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East End Sg9 0Jy No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Furneaux Pelham Church No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church End Sg11 2Dy No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashe Sg11 2Da No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm23 44D - Thrifts Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hadham Hall Sg11 2Bb No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stocking Pelham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upp Hall Sg11 2Ps No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Hadham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm23 92 - Rectory Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Little Hadham Village Hall	The Ford Little Hadham Ware Hertfordshire SG11 2BP
Bishop's Park Health Centre 01279 710800	Lancaster Way Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 4DA
The Buntingford & Puckeridge Med Prac. 01920 823860	Puckeridge & Standon Surg Station Road Puckeridge Hertfordshire SG11 1TF
Church Street Partnership 01279 657636	Church Street Partnership 30A Church Street Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2LY
South Street Surgery 01279 465700	South Street Surgery 83 South Street Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3AP

Local Stores

Stansted Mountfitchet - Church Road
Church Road
Stansted Mountfitchet
Essex
CM24 8BE
01279 817715
Store Website
4.71 miles

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SPAR - Bishops Storford
Eat 17
23 Potter Street
Bishops Storford
CM23 3UH
01279 652121
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Little Hadham
Standon Road Little Hadham Ware Hertfordshire SG11 2DF 01279 771144 little.hadham@medivet.co.uk Website 1.82 miles
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Bishop'S Stortford Veterinary Hospital
Rye Street Bishop'S Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2HA 01279 654 108 info@stortvet.com Website 3.75 miles
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Bishops Stortford Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Goodliffe Park Stansted Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5PP 01279 710750 bishopsstortford@vets4pets.com 4.04 miles


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Mercer &Amp; Hughes
80 Cambridge Road Stansted Essex CM24 8DA 01279 813780 stansted@mercerandhughes.co.uk Website 4.48 miles
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Walton Lodge Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 10 Millside Industrial Estate Southmill Road Bishop'S Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3DP 01279 654 215 Website 4.65 miles
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The Woolpack Veterinary Surgery
Buntingford By-Pass Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9FB 01763 273707 admin@woolpackvets.co.uk Website 5.66 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Standon Fields
Paper Mill Ln Standon Ware SG11 1LD 3.62 miles

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Bishops Stortford
A Choice Of Two Walks To Complete (Or Combine The Two), Allowing You And Your Dog To Explore The South West Corner Of Bishop's Stortford, Linking Together Five East Herts Council Managed Open Spaces. Follow The Waymarked (Green And Orange) Routes Along Grass Footpaths, Bridleways And Tarmaced Paths. CM23 4BH 4.45 miles Southern Country Park Car Park Off Thorley Lane (East), Bishop’S Stortford.

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Bishops Stortford Southern Country Park Dog Agility Walk
Thorley Ln E Bishop'S STORTFORD CM23 4.61 miles Cm23 4Bh Is The Postcode For The Nursing Home On The Same Road

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Pishiobury Country Park
Historic Parkland Between Sawbridgeworth And Harlow. Includes The River Stort, Woodland And Grassland With A Range Of Wildlife. Cattle Grazing For Part Of The Year. Gentle Slopes. Dogs To Be Kept Under Close Control But Not Necessarily On Lead. Free Car Park. 41 West Rd Sawbridgeworth Lancashire CM21 0BJ 7.06 miles Cm21 0Al

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Pishiobury Park
This Is A Lovely Walk, It's Very Open Although There Are Some Wooded Areas. I Have Never Seen It Crowded Even On A Warm Summer Sunday. Some Of It Is Cow Field So For Those Parts It's Best To Have Your Dog On A Lead Although There Are No Signs Up Urging You To Do This. If You Want To Walk Further You Can Follow The River Stort For Miles, (A Number Of Pubs On Route). Within The Actual Park There Are Some Rolling Hills So I'm Not Sure About Wheel Chair Access. There Is A Railway Track Which Is Not Fenced Off Across The River And Along The Far Edge Of The Park, But You Don't Really Have To Go Anywhere Near This. Bonks Hill Lancashire 7.55 miles Just Outside Harlow, Essex, Heading North.

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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 8.13 miles

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