Great Sampford facts for kids
Great Sampford is a village in the county of Essex, England. It's located where two roads, the B1053 and B1051 roads, meet. This village is part of the Uttlesford area in the north-west of Essex. In 2011, about 586 people lived here.
The village has a primary school, two churches, and a pub. It's about three miles north-east of Thaxted and eight miles south-east of Saffron Walden.
A river called the River Pant flows through the southern part of Great Sampford. The village is also connected to a nearby place called Hempstead by Howe Lane.
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What's in Great Sampford?
Great Sampford has a lively community. You'll find a village green, which is a big open grassy area. There's also a cricket club for sports fans.
Next to the green is a playground. This playground has a skatepark, which was given money by the National Lottery. It also has a zip wire, funded by a grant from the Uttlesford District Council. You can find a small football pitch and a tennis court there too.
Churches in the Village
The village is home to two churches. One is the Baptist Church. This church also owns a small hall next door. The hall is used by the community, including a pre-school for younger children.
The other church is a Church of England parish church, called St Michael's.
A Bit of History
Great Sampford once had an RAF airfield. This was a place where military planes could take off and land. It was known as RAF Great Sampford.
How Great Sampford is Governed
Great Sampford is part of an area called The Sampfords. This area is an "electoral ward," which is a special zone used for voting in local elections. In 2011, about 1,900 people lived in this ward.
