A Short History

Great Hampden was First mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086 as Hamdena. By the 14th Century Hamdena was split into two villages now known as Great and Little Hampden. It was also around this time Hampden House was first rebuilt. The estate today largely covers Great Hampden and Green Hailey but does border other villages such as Dunsmore, Speen, Prestwood, Bryants bottom, Parslows Hillock with the nearest major settlement being Princes Risborough. 

The Estate Today

Despite Hampden House no longer being a part of the estate, the rest of the estate maintains ties to the Hampden family.

Located within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the estate has always been proud of its farming practices and a sustainable approach to being a positive custodian of the countryside. It maintains a key focus on soil health and ever adapting farming techniques in partnership with farm tenants and contractors alike, it continuous down this path to this very day. 

While boundaries have changed and the estate has developed over time, today it represents a modern & diversified business built on the back of sustainable farming methods, ancient woodland and diversification of its assets. 

We are proud to be a part of the friendly community in and around the Hampden area and we welcome everyone and wish that our visitors enjoy their time here. Why not stop by our very own pub the Hampden Arms run by our well-established tenants or visit Oxmoor Farm an ever-growing wild feast venue situated within the heart of the estate.

Or, feel free to explore the beauty and nature of the Estate via the network of Public Rights of Way, view a map here.

A rural landscape with a gravel dirt road, fencing, green rolling hills, and a partly cloudy sky.
A landscape of fields with tall golden grass, green trees on the horizon, a partly cloudy blue sky, and a large tree in the foreground with overhanging branches.
A field of ripe wheat with a blue sky and a few white clouds above.
A dirt path through a dense, green forest with leafy trees arching over the trail.
A cozy cottage with a brick and wooden exterior, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with colorful flowers and tall trees, and a gravel and concrete pathway leading to the entrance.
An old, weathered barn with corrugated metal siding, partially open black doors, brick foundation, and surrounded by mossy ground under a blue sky with some trees in the background.
A weathered gray brick building with a large blue wooden door and a warning sign, set against a clear blue sky with a few wispy clouds.
A brick house with white and black half-timbered detailing on the upper level, three white-framed windows on the lower level, and a green front door. There are cars parked to the left and signs on the house indicating it is a private car park.
Open green field with scattered red flowers, distant trees, blue sky with white clouds, and a power line.
A rural landscape featuring a blue sky with clouds, a large green tree on the right, a field with harvested crops, and a yellow agricultural vehicle spraying the field, creating a cloud of dust or mist.
An old wooden shed with weathered, grayish planks, some of which are warped and damaged. The shed has a moss-covered, slightly sloped shingled roof and two small entrances with doors, one of which is slightly open. Surrounding the shed are a grassy y
Interior of a wooden barn with exposed beams and siding, unfinished floor, and natural light coming from open window and door.