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Unlocking Broomfield Park for the Community.

Unlocking Broomfield Park is a heritage and landscape restoration project centering on Broomfield Park and the ruins of Broomfield House in Palmers Green. 


The house, a Grade II* listed building, has suffered repeated damage by fire; much of the fabric is lost. Rather than full restoration, the plan is to dismantle and memorialise it, integrating its remains into the surrounding park. 


Enfield Council and partner organisations (Friends of Broomfield Park, Broomfield House Trust, Enfield Society and Southgate District Civic Voice) are collaborating on the project. 


Unlocking Broomfield Park

Programme Visions


  • Broomfield Park will be a local Icon: Broomfield Park will be a flagship park for North London, known for its historic landscape and heritage assets, natural environment, and community provision.   
  • It will support vibrant communities: Broomfield Park will provide opportunities for Enfield borough communities to thrive and learn about its history and to volunteer and participate in its upkeep and activation.   
  • Prosper as a Green Environment: Broomfield Park will inspire residents and visitors to live ecologically and sustainably, with community growing spaces and orchards, flourishing wildlife, and beautiful gardens. 


History of Broomfield Park [PDF]

The aims of this project are to:

 

  • Involve the community in the memorialisation of Broomfield House. 
  • Restore the relationship of Broomfield House to the historic park and improve the condition and understanding of the archaeological and horticultural heritage of the Baroque water gardens. 
  • Improve the legibility of the historic landscape. 
  • Use cutting edge heritage interpretation tools to tell the story of the historic house, park and garden. 
  • Co-curate a programme of inclusive activities that celebrate the historic landscape, built and natural heritage assets for Enfield’s communities.   
  • Provide a range of work experience and placement opportunities for the community. 
  • Encourage volunteering, participation, and ownership of the park. 


Funding and Phases 

The overall project has already received a development grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund of £532,490 to work-up detailed plans. There is a potential delivery grant of about £3,672,231, subject to completing the development phase and submitting proposals that satisfy funders. 

 

Key components 

Dismantling of Broomfield House, in a way that preserves what can be salvaged, creating a memorial feature. 

Restoring lakes, lawns, heritage walls, paths, planting, and historic views. 

Interpretation and outreach: murals, hoarding artworks, community archaeology digs, public events. 

 Improving access and environmental sustainability: ecological enhancements, promoting wildlife, green/environmental education. 

 

Timescale 

The Development phase is currently underway (RIBA Stages 2-3) to produce design, community consultation and costed plans. 

If successful, delivery phase (including actual works) is projected for approx 2026-2028 time-frame, with activity programmes running alongside. 


Further details of the Unlocking Broomfield Park for the Community Programme can be viewed on the Enfield Council Website