Local Wildlife Site

Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation

Broomfield Park
Borough: Enfield
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access
Area: 21.4 ha

Description

This popular landscaped park was formerly the grounds of Broomfield House. The site boasts plenty of wildlife habitats, including a series of interconnected lakes, small woods and some magnificent old oak trees.

Wildlife

The woodland is made up of small pockets of planted birch complemented by some beautiful ancient parkland oak trees.The lakes contain rigid hornwort, which is scarce in London. Marginal vegetation includes gypsywort and planted yellow loosestrife. Breeding birds include mallard, tufted duck, coot and moorhen. Emperor dragonfly can also be found at the site.

Facilities

Playground, adventure playground, toilet.
Mallard drake © Jason Gallier

Mallard drake © Jason Gallier

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