Steeped in history, this magnificent park was once the site of Theobalds Palace, a favoured residence of James I. Queen Elizabeth I also visited Theobalds many times during her reign. The park was given to the Borough in 1919 and today offers a scheduled ancient monument, woodland walks, formal gardens, ponds, pets’ corner, an arboretum and a conservation area. In 2002, the Borough of Broxbourne commissioned new entrance gates into Cedars Park from Theobalds Lane to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee.  The gates contain a time line of bronze roundels depicting historical events at Cedars Park. The Parks Manager lives on site and helps organise the many summer events. There is also a tea room which is open February to November, Tuesdays to Sundays, from 10.30am until dusk. The park covers over 19 acres and facilities include car parking, duck pond, pets’ corner, picnic tables, toilets, easy access path, and an art space. The park is locked at dusk.

You can learn more about the history of Theobalds on our dedicated website www.theobalds.info

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