1. Aldenham
Country
Park
Proposal
for
Lease
Submi1ed
by:
Tim
Harris
Date:
April
2011

2. Introduction
…
what's
on
offer
• Public
Access
• Rare
Breeds
Farm
• The
Park
• Clock
Tower
Kiosk
• Events
Field
• Office,
Staffroom
&
Classroom
Buildings
2
• Farm
Bungalows

3. Tim
Harris
With
more
than
two
decades
of
operaPonal
and
management
experience,
Tim
Harris
has
developed
a
sharp
eye
for
business.
He
has
been
involved
in
the
owning
and
running
of
a
number
of
successful
businesses.
Tim
is
a
pracPced
negoPator
and
commercially
astute.
As
an
entrepreneur
he
built
the
East
Lodge
AnPques
Village
in
Botany
Bay,
Enfield
where
for
more
than
10
years
he
owned
and
managed
the
business.
The
village
included
a
children’s
area,
a
Victorian
museum,
a
children’s
farmyard
and
a
café.
The
centre
was
also
host
to
a
number
of
outdoor
events
which
included
the
Enfield
FesPval
of
Steam
and
Balloon
FesPval.
These
were
all
supported
by
the
local
community
Since
2004
Tim
has
been
invesPng
in
both
residenPal
and
commercial
property
and
now
has
an
extensive
property
porYolio
and
this
is
now
his
main
business.
The
business
is
passive
and
Tim
is
seeking
a
new
challenge
to
apply
his
extensive
skill
set
to.
He
is
very
personable
and
is
able
to
negoPate
complex
relaPonships
and
implement
creaPve
and
innovaPve
soluPons.
He
is
a
accomplished
at
maximizing
success
through
influencing
and
uPlizing
partnerships.
3
As
an
animal
lover
his
personal
collecPon
includes
Kune-­‐Kune
pigs,
dogs
and
a
wonderful
pond
full
of
koi
carp.

4. Vision
–
Mission
Statement
To
apply
sustainable,
best
prac2ce
techniques
to
the
management
of
Aldenham
Park
to
provide:
• A
quality,
safe
environment
for
all
to
enjoy
countryside
recreaPon
• Appropriate
countryside
faciliPes
• To
protect
and
improve
the
environment
To
apply
the
following
values
in
managing
Aldenham
Park:
• A
sPmulaPng
and
safe
environment
in
which
to
enjoy
the
countryside
• Sound
environmental
principles
with
a
presumpPon
towards
management
to
conserve
the
natural
heritage
• Working
in
partnership
with
local
communiPes
and
other
stakeholders
• Equality
–
a
commitment
to
all
• Best
value
for
money
4

5. Aldenham
Country
Park
what's
on
offer
to
today
and
what’s
proposed.
Currently
on
offer
Proposed
• Rare
breeds
farm
including
ca1le,
sheep,
goats,
• Keep
everything
that
is
currently
offered
and
look
pigs,
Shire
horses,
poultry
and
rabbits.
at
the
following
ideas.
• IntroducPon
of
an
environmental
educaPon
• Picnic
areas,
bird
watching
and
barbecue
areas.
program,
a
rural
skills
center
and
agriculture
museum.
• Children's
adventure
and
toddlers
play
areas.
• Increase
the
awareness
of
the
Rare
Breeds
Farm.
• "100
Aker
Wood"
is
a
recreaPon
of
all
the
features
• Upgrade
the
children’s
adventure
playground.
found
in
the
stories
of
Winnie
the
Pooh.
• Consider
the
addiPon
of
a
crazy
golf
course,
ice
rink
and
cross
country
skiing.
• Woodland
walks,
most
walks
are
wheelchair
friendly,
but
may
be
muddy
depending
on
the
• Include
a
Farm
Shop
–
subject
to
planning
Pme
of
the
year.
permissions
etc.
• Put
together
a
calendar
of
acPviPes
that
run
throughout
the
year.
5
• Increase
the
opening
hours
especially
in
the
summer
months.
There
will
be
no
changes
made
to
the
number
of
days
the
park
is
currently
open.

6. Public
Access
• The
park
will
remain
accessible
to
the
public
approximately
362
days
a
year
and
we
will
be
looking
to
increase
the
number
of
hours
that
the
park
is
open,
especially
during
the
summer
months.
• The
following
areas
will
be
maintained
• Car
Park
• Access
to
the
refreshment
kiosk
in
the
car
park
• Access
along
the
lef
side
of
the
North
Park
and
School
Field,
behind
a
fence,
to
The
Avenues
• Access
along
the
edges
of
The
Avenues
• Access
to
100
Acre
Wood
• Access
to
North
&
South
Fields
• Maintenance
of
access
paths
• Maintenance
of
100
Acre
Wood
• Maintenance
of
toilets
6
• Entry
pricing
to
be
managed

7. Working
with
the
Community
We
are
commi1ed
to
supporPng
local
people
who
would
like
to
get
more
involved
in
Aldenham
park.
We
recognize
that
by
working
with
the
local
community
that
we
are
likely
to
achieve
a
greater
understanding
of
what
local
people
want
from
Aldenham
park.
By
working
together
projects
in
the
park
will
be
more
successful
and
sustainable,
and
that
there
will
be
more
opportuniPes
to
make
a
real
difference
to
the
environment.
7

8. The
Park
There
is
an
ongoing
conservaPon
program
creaPng
a
wildlife
haven
throughout
the
year.
Spring
and
Summer
brings
the
woodlands
and
meadows
alive
with
wild
flowers,
shrubs,
insects.
'Twitchers'
and
bird
enthusiasts
will
be
able
to
see
swallows,
meadow
pipits,
skylarks
and
waterfowl
such
as
ducks
and
swans
which
can
be
seen
on
the
lake.
To
date
this
program
has
been
wonderfully
successful
and
it
is
our
intenPon
to
conPnue
with
the
good
work.
8

9. Rare
Breeds
Farm
Aldenham
Park
specializes
in
breeding
rare
livestock
and
is
famous
for
its
Aldenham
Longhorn
Ca1le.
Other
rare
breeds
include
Tamworth
pigs,
White-­‐faced
Woodland
and
Leicester
sheep.
Those
interested
in
the
Knights
of
old
may
be
interested
in
the
herd
of
Bagot
goats,
it
is
thought
they
were
brought
back
from
the
Crusades
in
the
13th
Century...
It
is
also
suggested
that
they
originate
from
a
cross
of
feral
goats
naPve
to
this
country.
The
animal
enclosures
also
include;
Shire
horses,
poultry
and
rabbits.
Aldenham
Park
is
a
long
standing
member
of
The
Rare
Breeds
Survival
Trust
(RBST)
which
is
a
conservaPon
charity,
whose
purpose
is
to
secure
the
conPnued
existence
and
viability
of
the
UK’s
naPve
farm
breeds.
Our
aim
would
be
to
increase
the
awareness
of
this
wonderful
facility
using
a
comprehensive
markePng
plan,
that
will
appeal
to
both
adults
and
children.
There
9
are
over
1.5
million
children
in
the
local
and
surrounding
areas
and
by
working
with
the
local
authoriPes
and
The
Children’s
University
ensure
that
the
park
becomes
a
desPnaPon
for
learning
and
educaPon.

10. Education
Opportunities
• Join
CEVAS
Scheme
(page
11)
• Register
as
Centre
for
Duke
of
Edinburgh
Awards
(page
12)
• Become
a
part
of
the
NaPonal
Curriculum
(page
14)
• Create
a
Rural
Skills
Centre
(page
24)
• Courses
–
both
day
and
evening
• Lectures
–
evenings
and
weekends
• Agriculture
Museum
(page
26)
10

11. Countryside
Educational
Visits
Accreditation
Scheme
(CEVAS)
CEVAS
stands
for
Countryside
EducaPonal
Visits
AccreditaPon
Scheme.
It
was
established
in
2003
to
help
farmers
and
growers
ensure
that
schools
are
guaranteed
safe
and
worthwhile
visits
to
all
kinds
of
farms.
Over
850
farmers
have
now
passed
through
the
scheme
and
are
qualified.
They
are
enPtled
to
display
the
trained
personnel
logo
that
more
and
more
schools
are
recognizing
as
the
sign
of
a
high
quality
visit
and
farm
experience.
We
believe
that
Aldenham
Park
would
benefit
by
belonging
to
this
accreditaPon
scheme.
11

12. Become
a
registered
center
for
The
Duke
of
Edinburgh’s
Award
Scheme
-­‐Agriculture
Activity
• This
acPvity
gives
the
opportunity
to
increase
knowledge,
appreciaPon
and
the
pracPcal
skills
associated
with
crop
and
animal
producPon,
horPculture
and
many
of
the
individual
skills
or
techniques
associated
with
farming.
The
list
of
possible
avenues
is
extensive,
for
example,
stockmanship,
fencing
techniques,
machinery
handling,
sheep
shearing,
sheep
dog
handling
as
well
as
many
of
the
country
skills
such
as
dry
stone
walling
or
hedge
layering.
• The
programme
of
acPvity
involve
one
or
more
of
these
key
acPviPes
and
will
undoubtedly
allow
the
development
an
understanding
of
life,
culture
and
the
skills
associated
with
the
rural
community.
This
programme
may
be
taken
either
as
a
member
of
a
group
or
in
conjuncPon
with
a
mentor
who
will
provide
guidance
and
advice.
ParPcipants
are
encouraged
to
pursue
the
skill
by
joining
one
of
the
many
rural
clubs
or
sociePes;
for
example
a
young
farmers
club,
a
grassland
club,
an
agricultural
show
society
or
a
breed
12
society,
where
they
will
be
able
to
obtain
advice,
assistance
and
access
to
courses
which
may
become
part
of
their
personal
plan.

13. One
day
outside
the
classroom
…
• Our
aim
is
to
provide
children
with
an
environment
that
allows
them
to
create
their
own
experiences.
They
can
skate
on
our
large
eco-­‐friendly
skate
rink
or
burn
up
energy
learning
how
to
Nordic
ski
on
a
trail
through
the
Enchanted
Forest.
AlternaPvely,
they
can
walk
through
the
Enchanted
Forest
taking
more
Pme
to
experience
the
sights
and
sounds
whilst
complePng
interacPve
worksheets.
• Children
will
not
only
be
inspired
by
our
unique
environment
and
challenged
by
our
acPviPes
but
will
be
given
the
opportunity
to
partake
in
physical
exercise,
whilst
benefipng
from
the
fresh
air
and
beauty
of
a
country
estate
sepng.
• Learning
outside
the
classroom
seeks
to
ensure
that
all
children
and
young
people
experience
the
world
beyond
the
classroom
as
an
essenPal
part
of
their
learning
and
personal
development.
13
It
is
amazing
what
can
be
achieved
in
just
one
day
outside
the
school.

14. National Curriculum - Subjects
Design &
Art & Design Citizenship
Technology Aldenham
Country
Park
could
potenPally
become
Information &
History Communication Mathematics a
great
desPnaPon
for
Technology schools
by
offering
a
range
of
environmental
Personal Social
Science & Health
Religious educaPon
programs
Education
Education which
are
specifically
linked
to
the
naPonal
English Geography Music curriculum.
14
There
are
671,000
children
in
local
and
surrounding
areas
and
848,000
children
aged
5
–
14
in
London.
See
page
21
for
popula?on
figures.

15. Environmental
Education
Programs
Aldenham
Country
Park
will
offer
a
range
of
environmental
educaPon
programs
which
can
be
used
to
allow
hands
on
experience
for
pupils.
These
have
been
specifically
linked
to
the
NaPonal
Curriculum.
• Pond
Dipping
• Minibeasts
• Habitats
• Orienteering
and
using
a
map
• Den
Building
• Land
Art
• Kites
• Growth
&
Movement
15

16. Pond
Dipping
Pond
dipping
is
conducted
from
a
specially
built
plaYorm.
All
the
necessary
equipment
is
provided
and
this
acPvity
allows
the
children
to
experience
the
handling
of
live
specimens,
direct
observaPon
of
the
types
of
invertebrates
and
plant
species
that
live
in
a
freshwater
ecosystem.
Na2onal
Curriculum
links:
IdenPficaPon
ClassificaPon
InterprePng
data
AdaptaPon
Food
chains
Handling
living
things
responsibly
Taking
responsibility
16

17. Minibeasts
Using
different
locaPons
around
the
park
including
light
and
shade,
dry
and
damp
condiPons,
comparisons
are
made
using
appropriate
equipment.
A
huge
variety
of
wildlife
can
be
discovered
and
magnified
in
this
fascinaPng
world.
Na2onal
Curriculum
links:
Looking
for
and
observing
IdenPfying
Comparing
two
or
more
habitats
Using
quadrants
ClassificaPon
InterprePng
data
Using
methods
of
recording
data
Recalling
informaPon
and
data
Food
chains
17
Responsible
handling
of
living
things

18. Habitats
On
a
ranger
led
guided
walk
around
the
park
children
will
learn
to
discover
an
array
of
different
habitats,
many
of
which
will
have
gone
unnoPced
in
the
past.
Suddenly
their
environment
will
have
a
new
exciPng
purpose
and
meaning.
Na2onal
Curriculum
links:
AdaptaPon
IdenPficaPon
ClassificaPon
Climate
Geology
RespecPng
the
local
environment
Food
chains
Caring
for
our
world
Caring
for
the
our
local
environment
18
Knowledge
of
where
we
live

19. Orienteering
&
Using
a
Map
Using
photographs
of
the
park
the
children
are
able
to
navigate
their
way
around
the
park.
Follow
up
work
in
the
classroom
enables
the
children
to
translate
their
journey
onto
a
map
and
create
the
necessary
key.
Na2onal
Curriculum
links:
Understanding
and
interprePng
data
Following
simple
instrucPons
Recalling
informaPon
and
instrucPon
Understanding
of
local
places
Simple
fieldwork
skills
Devising
keys
19

20. Den
Building
During
this
acPvity
the
class
is
divided
into
small
closely
supervised
groups.
The
den
building
takes
place
in
a
regularly
managed
and
assessed
area
for
safety.
This
acPvity
can
be
altered
to
fit
in
with
both
habitats
and,
in
a
more
in
depth
and
structured
way,
shelters.
Both
are
hugely
rewarding
and
fun
for
the
parPcipants.
Na2onal
Curriculum
links:
Shelters
Structure
ConstrucPon
Suitability
for
purpose,
warm,
protecPon,
hide
from
the
enemy,
sun/shade
LocaPon,
geology
Building
materials
Links
in
with
materials
unit
20
Sensory

21. Land
Art
There
are
many
opportuniPes
throughout
the
day
to
include
art
and
sculpture.
Using
natural
materials
the
children
are
able
to
use
their
imaginaPon
to
create
2
and
3D
interpretaPons
on
their
day
in
the
park.
Na2onal
Curriculum
links:
Looking
at
pa1erns,
shapes
and
textures
from
the
Natural
world.
Fits
in
with
the
unit
Mother
Earth.
Map
sPcks
Sculpture
21

22. Kites
If
you
thought
that
building
a
kite
that
actually
flies
a
bit
of
a
challenge
come
and
try
ours.
They
are
simple
to
make
and
the
method
will
stay
with
you
forever.
Na2onal
Curriculum
links:
D&T
Energy
sources
Renewable
energy
Following
instrucPons
Working
with
others
Design
22

23. Growth
&
Movement
Using
a
variety
of
teaching
methods
including
drama
the
day
covers
many
aspects
of
the
curriculum
in
an
interesPng
and
informaPve
way.
Na2onal
Curriculum
links:
Life
processes
Growth
NutriPon
&
reproducPon
in
plants
PollinaPon
Seed
formaPon
Seed
dispersal
–
mime
dramaPzaPon
GerminaPon
23

24. Traditional
Rural
Trades
and
Crafts
We
would
like
to
become
a
Rural
Skills
Centre
where
tradiPonal
rural
trades
are
taught
and
demonstrated.
Our
aim
would
be
to
gradually
develop
an
annual
program
offering
a
wide
variety
of
courses
and
lectures
to
include
subjects
such
as;
wood
craf,
metal
work,
thatching,
hurdle
making,
basket
weaving
and
stained
glass.
24

25. Population
in
and
around
surrounding
areas
25

26. Agriculture
Museum
• Create
a
museum
which
is
a
fascinaPng
collecPon
of
arPfacts,
photographs
and
documents
that
relate
to
the
long
and
illustrious
history
associated
with
agriculture.
• Beginning
with
simple
hand
tools
and
pracPces
that
would
have
been
used
by
the
earliest
se1lers,
the
museum
will
take
visitors
on
a
historical
journey
through
the
way
that
agriculture
has
changed,
up
to
the
modern
day.
• The
museum
would
be
dedicated
to
preserving
this
heritage
which
represents
the
diverse
topic
of
farming
and
rural
culture.
• Create
a
mulP
dimensional
interacPve
experience,
by
using
modern
touch
technology
for
displaying
informaPon.
26
• Its
about
engaging
not
entertaining.

27. Together
with
quiet
informal
recreation
a
number
of
themed
days
will
also
be
on
offer.
Below
is
a
selection
of
current
ideas.
• Mother’s
Day
• May
Day
• Easter
–
eggciPng
anPcs
• Fitness
Days
• New
addiPons
in
the
farm
• Dog
Show
–
e.g.
lambing
week.
• Poetry
Café
• Nature
Walks
• Book
Sale
• Dawn
Chorus
mornings
• Teddy
Bears
Picnic
• Stroll
at
Sunrise
mornings
• Understanding
Birds
• Astronomy
Nights
• Kite
Flying
• Parents
and
Toddlers
• Bluebell
or
Flower
Days
coffee
and
cake
drop
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• Maypole
Dancing

28. Set
in
the
beautiful
surroundings
of
the
Aldenham
Park,
special
event
days
are
packed
with
entertainment
and
interest
for
all
the
family.
• Classic
Car
Rallies
• Ice
Rink
• Car
Boot
Sales
• Nordic
Ski
Trail
• Balloon
FesPval
• Halloween
&
Fright
Nights
• Steam
Fair
• Christmas
Treasure
Hunts
• Christmas
Market
• Craf
Fair
• Summer
Fairs
• Enchanted
Forest
• Farmers
Market
• Theatre
in
the
Woods
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29. Classic
Car
Rallies
• Aldenham
Park
is
a
great
venue
for
holding
Classic
Car
Rallies.
• Aldenham
is
in
easy
reach
of
major
motorways,
and
main
roads.
• There
are
acres
of
flat,
even
fields
to
park
the
cars,
and
to
set
up
stalls,
marquees,
caravans,
whatever
you
need
for
a
Classic
Car
Rally.
• Guests
can
take
their
Pme
to
relax
in
a
stress-­‐free
environment,
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browse
around,
have
a
picnic,
perhaps
take
a
walk
around
the
lake.

30. Craft
fair
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31. Halloween
&
Fright
Nights
Come
along
in
your
scariest
Halloween
costume
and
if
you
dare,
take
a
haunted
walk
through
Halloween
Hollow
or
find
your
way
out
of
the
Enchanted
Forest,
be
prepared
to
be
scared!
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32. Steam
Fair
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33. Christmas
Market
It's
hard
to
beat
a
tradiPonal
Christmas
market
for
fesPve
spirit.
EnthusiasPc
vendors
peer
out
from
Christmas
markets
originated
in
gingerbread-­‐house
Germany
sPll
the
spiritual
home
of
The
whole
experience
is
enhanced
the
"Christkindlmarkt"
–
but
their
stalls,
lit
by
fairy
lights
by
live
music,
dancing
and
NaPvity
ever-­‐increasing
popularity
has
led
to
several
countries
introducing
and
topped
with
plays,
coupled
with
the
evocaPve
aromas
of
Glühwein,
sausages
their
own
versions
and
Aldenham
snow,
and
sell
arts,
and
roast
chestnuts.
Park
will
have
their
own
version.
crafs,
children's
toys,
candles,
texPles,
and
delicious
food
and
drink.
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34. Enchanted
Forest
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35. Theatre
in
the
Woods
An
outdoor
performance
in
the
woods
for
all
the
family
to
enjoy.
Takes
you
on
a
mysPcal
interacPve
journey
through
the
Enchanted
Forest
at
Aldenham
Park.
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36. Ice
Skating
Rink
36

37. Nordic
Cross
Country
Skiing
Trail
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38. Clock
Tower
Kiosk
• The
Clock
Tower
Kiosk
is
currently
let
to
Beckfords
Ltd.
unPl
29
September
2015.
• The
kiosk
provides
a
range
of
refreshments
to
include
selling
hot
and
cold
drinks,
cakes,
ice
creams,
etc.
–
• The
kiosk
is
open
weekends
and
daily
from
Easter
unPl
the
end
of
October
10.30
a.m.
to
closing
Pme
of
the
park.
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39. Social
Networking
Sites
Use
social
networking
sites
to
keep
informaPon
about
the
park
and
what’s
going
on
relevant
and
up
to
date.
• Facebook
• Twi1er
Post
regular
videos
of
what's
been
going
on
• You
Tube
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40. Aldenham
Park
how
to
get
there
For
Satnav
users:
Aldenham
Country
Park,
Aldenham
Road,
Elstree,
Herts.
WD6
3BA
(This
will
take
you
to
approx.
400m
from
the
entrance
to
the
park).
By
Road:
Drive
towards
Radle1,
Borehamwood,
Elstree,
Bushey
area
via
the
M25
(J21),
M1
(J5)
A41
(come
off
at
roundabout
with
A411
Elstree
Road),
or
A1
(M)
(J23
with
M25).
Look
for
the
signs
on
nearby
roads.
The
Park
entrance
is
off
Aldenham
Road.
By
Tube
/
Rail:
Alight
at
Edgware
StaPon
(Tube
-­‐
Northern
Line),
Alight
at
Elstree
&
Borehamwood
StaPon
(train
-­‐
First
Capital
Connect).
By
Bus:
No.
107
to
Elstree
Village
from
the
above
staPons.
No.
W7
and
W9
(Mon-­‐Sat)
and
W9
(Sun
40
and
Bank
Holidays)
from
WaYord
JuncPon
railway
staPon
and
Borehamwood
railway
staPon.