Herts &amp; Beds


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>Yearning for a picture-perfect old English village with a centre spilling over with Georgian and Tudor buildings? Much Hadham has all that, plus leafy lanes, open countryside, a warm sense of community and you can still get a great flat white. If you’re ready to embrace village life, from fetes to country fairs, this could be the place for you.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1500" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/Fox-and-hounds-hunsdon-dining-table.jpg" alt="Fox and hounds hunsdon dining table" class="wp-image-85377" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/Fox-and-hounds-hunsdon-dining-table.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/Fox-and-hounds-hunsdon-dining-table-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/Fox-and-hounds-hunsdon-dining-table-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/Fox-and-hounds-hunsdon-dining-table-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/Fox-and-hounds-hunsdon-dining-table-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/Fox-and-hounds-hunsdon-dining-table-1100x1100.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Fox &amp; Hounds, Hundson</figcaption></figure>



<p>For good coffee and fresh bread and pastries pulled straight from the oven head for the <a href="https://www.microbakery.co.uk/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadFdBIBXZI-dQ1Ypf39A7Tp_H7-Z6pLOOIUlcOiHCfbX3r5e4Lk5kln-in3Nw_aem_NuHakg6dSWv-LNAu_RFSuw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Micro Bakery</a>, while Pearce’s Farm Shop, a short trip up towards the A10, will meet your needs for local produce and organic bits and bobs. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Bull-Much-Hadham-61560140846105/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Bull</a> is a popular local – perfect for a chat at the bar or Sunday lunch with friends.&nbsp;<a href="https://foxandhounds-hunsdon.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Fox &amp; Hounds</a>, just up the road in Hundson, is also a fantastic pub with a Michelin BIB Gourmand restaurant.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<p>There is a village shop in Much Hadham, and a slightly superior one, with farm shop-style produce in Little Hadham. Bishops Stortford, a 10-min drive away,  has high street names and great independents &#8211; our fave is <a href="https://maisondescarlett.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maison de Scarlett</a>, a gorgeous clothing shop selling designer labels.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.greathadham.co.uk/gym-fitness-at-great-hadham/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Hadham Health Club</a> at Great Hadham Country Club on the outskirts of the village offers a gym, studio classes including yoga-fit, body flow, spin, pilates, a hair salon and an 18-hole championship golf course.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/SilverLeysPolo1.jpg" alt="Silver Leys Polo" class="wp-image-91536" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/SilverLeysPolo1.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/SilverLeysPolo1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/SilverLeysPolo1-1000x667.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Silver Leys Polo Club</figcaption></figure>



<p>There’s plenty to get stuck into if you want to embed yourself in the small local community. Sports-wise, you’ll find the <a href="https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/MuchHadhamTennisClub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Much Hadham Tennis Club </a>featuring three floodlit tennis courts located on the village recreation ground, along with a <a href="http://www.muchhadhambowlingclub.uk/community/much-hadham-bowling-croquet-club-12598/home/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bowling &amp; Croquet Club</a>. The recreation ground also plays host to an annual Picnic in the Park in August and outdoor cinema during the summer months. In nearby Little Hadham you’ll find the <a href="https://www.silverleyspolo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Silver Leys Polo Club</a>, which runs family-friendly equestrian events and tournaments. It also offers polo lessons.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS </h2>



<p>There are plenty of scenic footpaths and country lanes to explore on bike and foot. <a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatfield-forest" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hatfield Forest</a> is just three miles east of Bishops Stortford with acres of ancient royal hunting ground to meander through. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/HenryMoore1.jpg" alt="henry moore studio &amp; gardens" class="wp-image-89598" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/HenryMoore1.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/HenryMoore1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/HenryMoore1-1000x667.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p><a href="https://henry-moore.org/studios-and-gardens/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Henry Moore Studios &amp; Gardens</a> is just down the road in Perry Green and a sanctuary for mindfulness – choose a sculpture, sit back and reflect. The <a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://hadhammuseum.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Much Hadham Forge Museum</a> is a lovely community asset with Tudor wall paintings and temporary exhibitions, and offers talks and guided walks of the village. It can also be hired for children&#8217;s birthday parties and workshops.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES</h2>



<p>Once one of the most expensive postcodes in the UK, the average price for property in Much Hadham has fallen slightly but is still just over £850,000. However, you can pick up a terraced house for around £380,000. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Muchhadhamhouse.jpg" alt="Georgian country estate in Much Hadham, £4M" class="wp-image-92570" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Muchhadhamhouse.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Muchhadhamhouse-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Muchhadhamhouse-1000x667.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://search.savills.com/property-detail/gblhchlac220024" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Georgian country estate in Much Hadham, £4m.</a></figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p>In the village there is <a href="https://www.muchhadhampreschool.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Much Hadham pre-school</a> and <a href="https://standrews236.herts.sch.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School nursery</a> – both rated Good by Ofsted. There is also a &#8216;Good&#8217; <a href="https://www.beesdaynursery.com/">Little Bee’s Da</a><a href="https://www.beesdaynursery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">y</a><a href="https://www.beesdaynursery.com/"> Nursery</a> over in Little Hadham.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p><a href="https://standrews236.herts.sch.uk/statutory-information/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School</a> in the village is rated Good by Ofsted. Nearby independent choices include <a href="https://herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/bishops-stortford-college/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bishop’s Stortford College</a>&nbsp;(co-ed Prep &amp; Senior),&nbsp;<a href="https://herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/st-edmunds-college-ware/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St Edmund’s College</a>&nbsp;(co-ed Prep &amp; Senior), and&nbsp;<a href="https://herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/heath-mount-school/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heath Mount School</a>&nbsp;(co-ed Prep). </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/Grandeysplace-1000x667.jpg" alt="Grandey's Place" class="wp-image-91503" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/Grandeysplace-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/Grandeysplace-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/Grandeysplace.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p><a href="https://www.grandeysplace.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grandey’s Place</a> in Much Hadham is a fantastic creative space that opens its doors to the general public once a month. Dedicated to true British craftsmanship, the 20 talented artists who work here will introduce you to their work, from upholstery to floral design and metalwork.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>Much Hadham is a 10 min drive from Bishops Stortford, where regular trains travel to London Liverpool Street in around half an hour.</p>



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