Cedars Park in Cheshunt was the perfect setting for a night of pre-Halloween fun on Thursday evening as the “Darker Side of Cedars” walk stormed into its second year of success. At 4.45 as the park was darkening Cedars resident ghoul Indiana Bones led a group of nervous youngsters into the gloomy grounds. Superbly performed by Mike Dewbrey, Indiana captivated the children with tales of history,... 

Follow our extensive coverage of the archaeological dig at Cedars Park, Cheshunt on the weekend of 10th to 12th July 2009, Harris Digital Productions will be producing a DVD of the dig, which will be available from Lowewood Museum and online later this year. The object of the dig was to define the original approach road to Theobalds Palace, a magnificent Royal residence that once stood on the site. Broxbourne... 

We have now launched a dedicated website for the Theobalds Estate, which covers Theobalds Palace, Theobalds Park and Cedars Park. The website is continuously being updated with information about the history of Theobalds and the recent archaeological digs. You can also learn more about outdoor events and activities taking place at Cedars Park. Later this year you can watch a series of videos and learn... 

Cedars Past – Archaeological Dig 2009 Festival of British Archaeology To find out more about the dig at Cedars Park, please visit: www.theobalds.info July 11 & 12 2009, 10.30am to 5pm Latest Update 10th July 2009 – Day 1 The dig at Cedars Park gets underway. Please note: We will be covering the dig in detail throughout the 3 days. Images and videos will be available on our website. ... 

Local film maker John Harris is currently recording the refurbishment of Tower Bridge  and Southwark Bridge  for the City of London, Corporation. John Harris recorded the dismantling, restoration and rebuilding of Sir Christopher Wren’s Temple Bar Gateway, which stood for many years at Theobalds Park, Cheshunt and more recently the restoration of the Monument to the Great Fire of London. The... 

Broxbourne’s bid for Lottery funding for Cedars Park ‘Parks for People’ is a programme to regenerate parks across the UK and is jointly funded by The Big Lottery Fund and the Heritage Lottery Fund.  In 2007, Broxbourne Council was awarded the maximum project planning grant of £50,000 to support the development of a full bid for Cedars Park, which was made in September 2008. The... 

Two free, guided park walks are scheduled to take place in Barclay Park and Cedars Park this month. On Saturday 23 May, there will be a walk around Barclay Park with the Park Manager, who will describe the history of the park and the events which shaped it.  The walk begins at 1pm; participants should meet in the car park by the playground. Cedars Park, Cheshunt On Sunday 24 May, amateur archaeologist... 

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... 

The modern appearance of this town belies its history as it was already well established by the time of its appearance in the Doomsday Book of 1086 (as Chestrehunt). The colourful Old Pond marks the traditional centre of the town although to the west lies the historical Churchgate area which includes Bishops’ College, St Mary’s Church, Whit Hern Park and the 16th century Green Dragon Inn. It... 

Lowewood Museum is situated in the Borough of Broxbourne, which covers Rye Park, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Wormley, Turnford, Cheshunt, Flamstead End, Goffs Oak and Waltham Cross. Local Events FREE!!! Submit a local event that you would like included in our events calendar/listing. On-screen presenter required We are currently looking for an on-screen presenter for a series of online history programmes....