Broomfield House update October 2023

‘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