Enfield Old Park, Ancient deer park and nature reserve in Enfield, England
Enfield Old Park is a former deer park and nature reserve in north London that spans 553 acres and contains meadows, woodlands, and the remains of an Iron Age hill fort. Today the landscape is shaped largely by two golf clubs, whose courses occupy substantial sections of the historical parkland.
The Domesday Book of 1086 recorded this location as one of only two registered parks in Middlesex, managed for game preservation. Over centuries it served as royal hunting grounds before being divided in the 1890s to accommodate two golf clubs that operate there today.
The site was closely connected to the neighboring Enfield Palace, where the royal family held deer hunts during the 16th century. Visitors can still walk through the landscape that once served these royal pursuits.
The grounds are open to visitors with various pathways for walking and exploring, though portions are actively used by the golf courses. Early hours are best for avoiding golf activity and experiencing the natural areas more freely.
The site contains the largest surviving remains of an Iron Age fort within the historical county of Middlesex, situated near the current Old Park House. These archaeological remnants are often overlooked by visitors as they blend subtly into the natural landscape.
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