Broomfield House update October 2023

Emerging plans to memorialise Broomfield House

‘Unlocking Broomfield Park for the Community’ is a proposal from Enfield Council to the National Lottery Heritage Fund

Enfield Heritage Forum had a presentation on Broomfield House on 12^th September.

Here are some headlines. The full slide show can be viewed here .

Project Vision

· Becomes a flagship park for North London, known for its historic landscape and heritage assets, natural environment, and community provision.

· Provides opportunities for Enfield borough communities to thrive and learn about its history and to volunteer and participate in its upkeep and activation.

· Inspires residents and visitors to live ecologically and sustainably, with community growing spaces and orchards, flourishing wildlife, and beautiful gardens.

Project Timeline

Round One application submitted – 17th August 2023

· Decision expected from National Lottery Heritage Fund November 2023

· Start the Development Phase February 2024 – this will last two years

· Deadline for Round Two application – November 2025

· Decision made by National Lottery Heritage Fund – March 2026

· Start the Delivery Phase – May 2026

· Works complete – July 2028

Project Plan

Development phase

· Procurement and team assembly

· Surveys

· Co-curation of memorialisation of house

· Community pilot activities

· Securing planning and statutory consent for proposals

· Fundraising and business planning

Delivery phase

· Dismantle Broomfield House

· Memorialise Broomfield House and reintegration into Park

· Works to the Upper and Middle Lakes

· Restoring and enhancing historic Baroque landscape

· Relocate salvaged material from Broomfield house

· Install interpretation and improve wayfinding

· Cultural and heritage events

· Evaluation

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davidartwilliamson • October 5, 2023

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Primary school children learn about environment & biodiversity on school trips to Broomfield Park

Volunteers needed for School Visits to Broomfield Park

By Admin • March 8, 2025

For many years the FoBP has been welcoming local primary schools to visit the park for educational activities and to learn about nature and wildlife on their doorstep. We are inviting new volunteers to join the team and support young people learning about the environment and biodiversity.