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Cedars Park

BroxbourneFree admission

Cedars Park — historic public park originally the site of Theobalds Palace in Hertfordshire, England.

Cedars Park, country parks in Hertfordshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Theobalds Grove · 0.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cedars Park is a country park in the United Kingdom. Managed by Broxbourne. Wikidata describes it as: "historic public park originally the site of Theobalds Palace in Hertfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.6917°, -0.0414°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Cedars Park is a historic public park located in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England. It was originally the site of Theobalds Palace, King James I's favourite residence. The park has received a Green Flag Award every year since 2009, rewarding it for promoting high standards of management for green spaces.

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Background

History

Cedars Park is the historic site of the 16th-century Royal Palace of Theobalds, which existed as a smaller estate in the 14th century, and possibly earlier. Sir William Cecil acquired Theobalds in 1563, and Queen Elizabeth I visited over 15 times between 1564 and 1598. Robert Cecil inherited the Palace and accommodated King James I and his associates on several occasions, including Christian IV of Denmark. In May 1607, the King exchanged Hatfield House for Theobalds. The estate was extended into a grand Royal Palace with a 2500-acre deer park. James I died here in 1625. Charles I rarely used Theobalds Palace and granted the estate to various nobles as an acknowledgement of their services.…

Visiting

The park is located on Theobalds Lane with pedestrian and vehicle entrances and a free car park on site. Cedars Park is fully wheelchair accessible.

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Coordinates
51.6917, -0.0414
County
Hertfordshire
District
Broxbourne
Parish
Broxbourne, unparished area
Postcode
EN8 8RN
Parliamentary constituency
Broxbourne
Established
1921
Nearest railway station
Theobalds Grove0.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cedars Park?
Cedars Park is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN8 8RN), in the parish of Broxbourne, unparished area.
When was Cedars Park built?
Built or established in 1921.
Who owns Cedars Park?
Cedars Park is owned by Borough of Broxbourne and operated by Broxbourne.
Is Cedars Park free to visit?
Yes, Cedars Park is free to enter.
How do I get to Cedars Park?
The nearest railway station is Theobalds Grove, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN8 8RN.