Introduction
Albany Park opened in 1902, laid out on former farmland and allotments that were purchased by Enfield UDC and Trinity College Cambridge.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The site is open from 8am Mon-Sat / 8.30am Sundays to dusk (refer to Council website for seasonal details).
Directions
Rail: Enfield Lock, Turkey Street. Bus: 121, 279, 310A, 310B, 363, N279
Owners
London Borough of Enfield
- History
20th Century
In World War 2, the railings on Bell Lane were removed for the war effort and the park was used for growing vegetables.
The recreation ground has been part of the Fields in Trust historic protection programme and has been protected since August 1935 under the King George V Fields protection type.
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Allotments
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
18.21
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust