Environment
A description Bushey's parks and what they have to offer, i.e Sporting and Playground facilities, Lakes, Picnic areas, Woodlands...
The Moatfield is located between Moatfield Road and Bournehall Lane.
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:
The play area was extended by SMP Playgrounds in June 2011 with more challenging equipment for older children.
View of play area before extension
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).
View of zip wire
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).