Stanstead Abbotts Online
About Stanstead Abbotts
What is commonly known as 'Stanstead Abbotts' is actually made up of two villages, Stanstead Abbotts and Stanstead St Margarets, each with their own Parish Council. The border between the two villages is the river. The information in this site covers both parishes, as most people living in Stanstead St Margarets use the postal address of Stanstead Abbotts.
Stanstead Abbotts is a large village near to Ware in the South-East corner of Hertfordshire on the border with Essex, and approximately 20 miles North of London. It has a thriving community spirit and many amenities and businesses which can cater for most of the local resident's needs. For new residents a Welcome Pack is available from the Vicarage with useful information e.g. bin days & children's activities.
For a village there are a surprising array of shops, and located within the Co-op is a Post Office Counter. Conveniently, outside the Co-op there is also a cash point machine. This means village residents have the option of walking to get all their basic shopping.
The Greenwich Meridian (longitude 0°) passes through the village with its exact position marked on the Riverside Green by Meridian obelisks which were erected in 1984 to commemorate the centenary of the adoption of the prime meridian line.
There is a contemporary art work in Riverside Green, which is the work of Alec Peever - see photo below.
 Riverside Green Art Work
Riverside Green also hosts the annual Riverside Festival, which is a very popular event. If you would like to help with this event please contact the Riverside Festival Committee - Hilary Cullen Tel: 07425 175713 or email: riversidefestival@hotmail.com
The village has its own car park, situated just off the High Street. It is "Free from Three" and also at weekends - both to support local businesses and the use of the playground after school - the rest of the time it is pay and display. At the entrance to the car park are some recycling bins. Behind the car park is a Children's play area, which is managed by the Parish Council. A recent regeneration project has been completed replacing the old equipment with exciting new equipment, thanks to generous personal and corporate donations.
 Children's Playground
The Parish Notice Board is located on the High Street, near the entrance to the Car Park. This is a good place to look or place notices for local events or services.
There is an allotment site in Cappell Lane, opposite St Andrews Church, which is managed by Buxton Estates. Their office number is 01920 462131 for any enquiries.
Police - For non-emergency matters villagers can contact Neil Major of the Police Community Support Officer Community Team looking after Stanstead Abbotts on 01992 533950 or via email: neil.major@herts.pnn.police.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau - Tuesdays at Folly View Community Room 9:30am - 12:30pm. For appointments contact 01992 514514.
Between April and November a large weekly Car Boot Sale is held at Hillside Farm (at the edge of the village) every Sunday. This is well worth a look round. (Contact Tel 01920 871719).
At the end of South Street is the Lee Valley Marina. All general boat yard facilities are on offer and the marina holds 200 berths. (Contact Tel 01920 870499).
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