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History and Horror at Cedars Park

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,... 

Places of interest

Hoddesdon  Heritage Trail – Shops, businesses and buildings of historic interest in Hoddesdon High Street Rye House Rye House Gatehouse Rye House Gatehouse was one of the first brick built buildings in the country. The house formed the hub of what was a large estate for its time. Rye House is also known as one of the finest medieval moated sites in Hertfordshire.     Cedars Park Cedars Park,... 

Cheshunt

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

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....