Cedars Park Traditional Cache
Legohead5: The cache here needs relocating to be able to make this a really nice trail of local caches. Unfortunately at the moment we can’t commit the time to make the changes so have decided to archive this cache to allow others in the area to step in if they wish to.
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This park received lottery funding and has been refurbished. The park now hosts a conference room as well as a very nice cafe that we visit regularly. There is plenty of parking and can be accessible easily by cycling. So many local children learn to ride their bikes here and ride scooters around on the numerous paths. Definitely a place for a picnic !
This fantastic park is on the site of the former Palace of Theobalds.Steeped in history the Palace boasted many famous connections including Queen Elizabeth I who visited Theobalds many times during her reign as the guest of William Cecil, Lord Burghley. King James persuaded Lord Burghley to swap Theobalds for the royal estate of Hatfield, which includes the famous Hatfield House.There are some portions of the red brick garden wall enclosure still to be seen in Theobalds Lane near Cedars Park, however, one of the stones rescued from part of the original Palace wall enclosure, most of which was demolished in the 1950s, is now on display in Cedars Park.In 1919 Admiral Sir Hedworth Meux, the then owner of the Theobalds Park Estate gave the park to the people of Cheshunt. The park offers something for everyone including a scheduled ancient monument, 18th century domed summerhouses, woodland walks, formal gardens, ponds, pets’ corner, an arboretum and a conservation area. New gates to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II were added to the entrance in 2002, these contain a time-line of historical events.There are many exciting changes scheduled and soon to be added is a natural play area. A Park Manager now lives on the site and there are many events being held throughout the year ranging from archaeological digs and Teddy Bears Picnics to art workshops and 'Health Walks'.
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