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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.