Barclay Park
Open all year
7.5 hectares of award winning park, close to Hoddesdon Town Centre, 1 route and 20 points of interest
Beech Walk
Site of historical interest
Created in 1880 by Mr Barclay, a previous owner of the site and after whom the park is named.
Coronation Trees
Feature Tree
Oak and Fir trees planted on 12th May 1937 to celebrate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. This was the same day that the park was officially opened.
Jubilee Walk
Site of historical interest
The Friends of Barclay Park decided to create a red, white and blue planting scheme along one pathway to celebrate and commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Barclays Bank, upon consideration of the project and the historic link between the bank and park, agreed to support the project. Members of the public were given the opportunity to purchase a tree/trees as memorials if they wished to do so.
Over 400 volunteer hours were logged as part of the project which received press coverage at the time.
Ornamental Lake
Water Habitat
Recently restored, the lake was dug by local towns people in 1899. Home to local wildlife a full list is available in the Park’s Management Plan here
Pulham Bridge
Site of historical interest
One of two recently restored ornamental bridges commissioned by Mr Barclay and built by Messrs Pulham and sons of Broxbourne c1895
Pulham Bridge
Site of historical interest
One of two recently restored ornamental bridges commissioned by Mr Barclay and built by Messrs Pulham and sons of Broxbourne c1895
Spital Brook
Water Habitat
Fast running, gravel based stream. Home to plant and animal life including rare fresh water mussels, froglets and water scorpians. A full list of species can be found in the management plan here
Park Information
This Green Flag accredited Park is situated on a gentle hillside overlooking an ornamental lake. Facilities include car parking, picnic tables, a duck pond, toilets, easy access pathway and play equipment.
The active Friends of Barclay Park group was established in 2011 and have been successful in attracting Heritage Lottery Funding which has been used on restoration of the lake, interpretation panels, new habitat creation and materials to deliver educational activities to local schoolchildren.
The Friends have also put together a 1.6km tree trail, the information leaflet is available here and the latest managment plan here
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On Site Facilities
- Car Park (Free)
- Disabled Access
- Dog Free Area
- Dogs Welcome
- Pushchair Friendly Paths
- Toilets
How to get here
Parking:There is a free car park for ten vehicles accessible from Cock Lane, Hoddesdon. Directions here
On street parking is also available along Park View, or as an alternative, please use the car park at The Spotlight. Directions here
Public Transport Information:Close to Hoddesdon Town Centre.Â
Further information on public transport is available here: www.intalink.org.uk and www.nationalrail.co.ukÂ
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