News

There’s something for everyone in Grovelands Park, from running and tennis in the park to concerts and exhibitions. Grovelands Park is open all year round and is readily accessible by public transport. Plan your visit to Grovelands Park.

Heron Restored to Full Glory

As we reported earlier in the summer our beautiful heron, that was carved and we had  installed in the wood near the Branscombe bridge, was targeted by some mindless vandals, who used brute force to push it off the mounting causing the heron to fall on the ground and a parts of the design to […]

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Grovelands Cafe Reopens

Good news ! At long last the cafe is now open and normal service has been resumed. Finally after 16 months the damage to the roof of the cafe from a fallen tree has been repaired and the toilets at long last also back in service.

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Audio Bench Back Up and Running

We are pleased to let everyone know that the audio bench has been repaired and is back up and running again. If you are passing take a listen to some really interesting stories about the park and environs.

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Work to Start on Wildlife Pond

Finally after 10 years of striving to have a much needed Wildlife Pond and dipping platform  created on the stream near the Branscombe bridge we have been told that work will start on August 18 . The pond will create a safe environment,  where children can learn about nature, conservation  and our precious water wildlife. […]

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Bees

We are pleased to report another new commemorative tree has been planted in the park this year.  The Enfield Beekeepers Association celebrated its centenary by planting a great white cherry tree (Prunus Tai-Haku), located near the circular rhododendron bed. As this grows we hope it will produce gorgeous blossom and be a beautiful addition to […]

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Tennis Courts

As many of you will have noticed, the areas of foliage around the courts – tennis and basketball – have been completely cut down and it all now looks very stark.  Some of the shrubs they cut down with no warning , which were laden with berries to support the birds in winter,   were […]

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