Grovelands Park is a large and impressive late 18th century park, originally landscaped by Humphrey Repton. The stately home in the southwest of the park was designed by John Nash and now forms Priory Hospital. Grovelands became a municipal park in 1913 and is a Grade II listed landscape.Wildlife habitats in the park include large areas of woodland (possibly ancient) and the lake, which was formed by damming the Bourne Stream. There is no public access to the privately-owned Priory Hospital.Grovelands Park won a Green Flag Award again in 20089.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Grovelands Park & Priory Hospital
Borough: Enfield
Grade: Metropolitan
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 48.8 ha
Description
Wildlife
The large blocks of woodland are dominated by sessile oak, hornbeam, beech, hazel and holly. Some invasive rhododendron and cherry laurel are also found here. Wild service-tree and pill sedge - both notable plants in London - grow in the wood. The diverse birdlife here includes green and great spotted woodpeckers, nuthatch, jay, willow warbler and chiffchaff.The lake was part of the original landscaping, and is ornamental with little vegetation. Breeding waterfowl include great crested grebe, mallard, mute swan, coot, moorhen, tufted duck and Canada geese.Butterflies to be found in spring and summer include orange tip, holly blue and speckled wood.Facilities
Information (on signs); car parking; playground; cafe; toilets (including disabled facilities); picnic area; fishing
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