Through running fun activities and creating new interpretations the project has helped visitors to discover the little-known stories behind Barclay Park, making it a central place for the community to visit and enjoy.

Barclay Park became a public park in 1935 when the Barclay family donated part of the grounds of their 19th-century house to the people of Hoddesdon, to celebrate King George V’s silver jubilee. The site includes a lake and bridge - commissioned in the 1870s from Pulham’s, the internationally renowned local firm of landscape designers. 

This project shared these interesting links with the installation of six new interpretation panels, using images from the Barclay family and Lowewood Museum.

The conservation work was helped by enthusiastic support from local schools, community and youth groups. Press backing throughout the project helped the events to be well attended by the community. Activities included pond dipping days, bird spotting walks and history talks. The Friends and community celebrated their achievements with a Let’s Go Play day event, attended by over 200 people.