Wheathampstead has an amazing history. Sometimes referred to as “The First Capital”, our timeline stretches back 10,000 years. You can explore our fascinating village heritage through this website or by taking one of our popular Heritage Trails. Our history includes many fascinating stories including a Celtic chieftain fighting off Roman invaders, a lady highwayman and a polar explorer from Scott's ill-fated expedition to the South Pole. The heritage is well worth exploring as it helps bring history to life.

History Society

Members of the Society enjoy monthly talks by visiting speakers, carry out research, publish a newsletter and have occasional outings. Click here

There are six Countryside Walks and one Village Centre trail taking you to numerous heritage sites in the parish of Wheathampstead. Click here

Explore the heritage information database. Click here

King Cassi has his own page to tell you more about the heritage in a fun and interesting way. Click here