Edgwarebury Park is a large, attractive park on the very edge of north London. Its most distinctive feature is its magnificent old hedgerows. Gaps here and there offer glimpses out across the fields into the Hertfordshire countryside. The Edgwarebury Brook runs in a shaded channel down the park’s western side. Watling Chase Community Forest planted a new block of woodland in the northeast corner of the park during the 1990s. The park also contains ornamental gardens, sports pitches and a playground.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Edwarebury Park
Borough: Barnet
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 21.93 ha
Description
Wildlife
Some fine old oak and ash trees tower above the bushes, and the presence of wild service-tree is seen as an indicator of the hedgerows' antiquity. The grassland contains some interesting wildflowers, especially on damp ground in the northeast corner. This is an excellent site for birdwatching. Species that nest in the park or nearby include song thrush, mistle thrush, great spotted woodpecker and common whitethroat. Parties of long-tailed, great and blue tits work their way along the hedgerows, joined by redwings and fieldfares feasting on berries in winter.Facilities
Play areas (2-14 years); tennis; cricket; events; football pitch; multi-sports court; outdoor gym; café; marked walking route
View of the Edgwarebury Brook © Jan Hewlett
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