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Durants Park

Introduction

The park initially had a bandstand and drinking fountain, but by the 1930s facilities for tennis, bowling and putting, and an athletics track were provided.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The park is open from 8am Mon-Sat / 8.30am Sundays to dusk (refer to Council website for seasonal details).

Directions

Rail: Southbury then bus. Bus: 121, 279, 307, 310, 310A, 363

Owners

London Borough of Enfield

History

15th Century

From the early-15th century Durants was owned by the influential Wroth family and James I reputedly visited frequently.

18th Century

In the 18th century Sir Thomas and Lady Stringer lived here, whose son William married a daughter of the infamous Judge Jeffreys. Fortifications on an outbuilding were said to have been erected for his protection.

20th Century

In 1910, this and the remains of the moated manor house, Durants Arbour, were demolished.

In 1903, Enfield UDC had bought around 14 hectares of estate land for a public park.

Period

  • 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
  • Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

20th Century (1901 to 1932)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

19.75

Open to the public

Yes