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Park Facilities - Bushey

A description Bushey's parks and what they have to offer, i.e Sporting and Playground facilities, Lakes, Picnic areas, Woodlands...

The Moatfield

The Moatfield is located between Moatfield Road and Bournehall Lane.

You may not believe it but the Moatfield is an historic site that dates back to medieval times.

View of Moatfield entrance
View of Moatfield Medieval herb bed at the main entrance


The recreation ground was once the site of a medieval manor house called Bournehall which was completely surrounded by a large moat.  Although the house is no longer there, the name is remembered in the name of local streets such as Bournehall Lane, Bourne Road, Moatfield Road and the adjacent Bournehall School.

The site has been identified as an Area of Archaeological Significance because of its size and good preservation.  Various archaeological surveys have been carried out on the site.  A leaflet has been produced on the history and conservation of the Moatfield.  Please contact us for a leaflet (Freephone: 0800 731 1810).

To download a copy of the interpretation panel click here.

The Moatfield facilities include:

Play area extension

The play area was extended by SMP Playgrounds in June 2011 with more challenging equipment for older children.

View of Moatfield play area
View of play area before extension

View of new play area
View of extended play area

The play area now includes new elements such as a zip wire, small kick about area with goal units, mounds connected by a bridge, nest swing, climbing unit, spinning dish, Duel (trapeze and seat) and an obstacle course (monkey bars, stepping logs, climbing net and boulders).

New zip wire
View of zip wire

New goal units
View of goal units

The project is being funded by a local development.  We are also looking to install adult fitness equipment in the Moatfield in 2012.

If you would like more information on the Moatfield please contact: parks@hertsmere.gov.uk or Freephone: 0800 731 1810 (office hours) / 020 8207 2277 (out of hours).