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Cedars Park
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Cedars Park — historic public park originally the site of Theobalds Palace in Hertfordshire, England.
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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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Official information
Cedars Park is a historical site that was once home to Theobalds Palace, frequented by notable figures such as James I and Queen Elizabeth I. The park features various attractions including woodland walks, formal gardens, play areas, ponds, and a conservation area, covering over 7.5 hectares.
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
- Phone
- 01992 628593
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Theobalds Grove — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.parksherts.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q16986449 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cedars Park, Cheshunt (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cheshunt, Cedars Park - geograph.org.uk - 552926.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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.
- What is Cedars Park?
- Cedars Park — historic public park originally the site of Theobalds Palace in Hertfordshire, England.
- How do I get to Cedars Park?
- The nearest railway station is Theobalds Grove, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN8 8RN.
- 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.