Open all year
Colourful wildflower meadows in Elstree. 6.3ha with 7 points of interest.
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Composers Park has a series of colourful and important wildflower meadows, from spring to summer the meadows are peppered with an ever changing spectrum of colour provided by the wildflowers. From the yellows of Meadow Buttercup, through whites of the delicate Lesser Stitchwort, to the purples of flowers like Tufted Vetch, part of the pea family, it uses its tendrils to attach on to green stalks and clamber its way to sunlight.
Green Woodpeckers can be seen feeding on insects in the grassland, ants are a particular favourite, well camoflaged in the grass the woodpeckers red head cap is a distinguishing feature, along with their cacking call made when disturbed.
The meadows across the park were historically cut for hay and until recently grazed by sheep, cows and latterly horses. Grazing has now ceased but the annual hay cut continues to help keep the meadows open, the growth of trees and shrubs in check and allows wildflowers to thrive.
As well as exploring the meadows and experiencing the wildlife, there are a number of benches situated aroudn the park, why not picnic by the pond. For the more adventurous, at the parks centre is a children’s play area, climbing frame, basketball hoop and five-a-side kickabout area.
Composers Park is located in Elstree, close to junction 4 of the M1 with the A41. the park can be accessed from the A411 Watford Road and Sullivan Way. There is no car park but some parking is available on Sullivan Way, directions here
Public Transport Information:There are bus stops at the entrance on the A411 Watford Road.
The park is a 1.5 mile walk from Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station.
For more information use Intalink website www.intalink.org.uk or www.nationalrail.co.uk
Cycling:
No cycling is permitted within the park. Best route access via Watford Road.