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Edgwarebury Park is a lovely 22-hectare park located in Edgware, within the London Borough of Barnet. It's a great place for young people to explore nature, play sports, or just relax. The park has a long history and is now looked after by Barnet Council.

Discover Edgwarebury Park

Edgwarebury Park is a large green space with lots to offer. It's a popular spot for local families and nature lovers. You can find many different activities and natural areas here.

A Journey Through Time

This park was once part of a much older estate called Earlsbury. This estate was first mentioned way back in 1216! Later, during the Middle Ages, a famous university college, All Souls College, Oxford, owned the land. Even today, you can still see signs of its old landscape, like ancient fields and woodlands.

The land became a public park in two stages. Local councils bought parts of it in 1929 and 1932. The park officially opened its gates to everyone in 1932.

What Can You Do There?

Edgwarebury Park has many cool features for visitors. If you love sports, you'll find plenty of facilities. There's also a fun playground for younger kids. You can enjoy the beautiful ornamental gardens, which are perfect for a quiet stroll.

In the 1990s, a group called Watling Chase Community Forest planted a new area of woodland. This new forest is in the park's north-east corner. The Edgwarebury Brook flows along the western side of the park. Next to it, you'll find the Edgware Way Grassland.

A Home for Wildlife

Edgwarebury Park is very important for nature. It's officially known as a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation. One of its most special features is its amazing old hedgerows. These ancient hedges are home to towering oak and ash trees. You might even spot a wild service-tree, which shows just how old these hedgerows are.

The park is a fantastic place for birdwatching. Keep an eye out for different bird species. You might see a song thrush or a mistle thrush. Look up to spot a great spotted woodpecker. In warmer months, you could hear or see a whitethroat.

How to Visit

You can easily get into Edgwarebury Park from Edgware Way or Edgwarebury Lane.

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    Edgwarebury Park

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    Playground

  • Edgwarebury Park Pinetum

    Pinetum planted 1982-1986

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    Wood at north end

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