The Enfield beaver family is thriving, thanks to a newly expanded enclosure at Archers Wood, Forty Hall. This exciting development is a significant step forward for urban rewilding in the capital, marking a collaboration between Enfield Council and Capel Manor College, with part-funding from a £50,000 grant by the Mayor of London.
The enclosure has grown by an impressive hectare, roughly the size of a rugby field, providing ample space for the beavers to flourish. This expansion supports the beaver family’s role in natural flood management and enhancing wildlife habitats. The recent arrival of a new baby beaver, or kit, brings the family total to eight, a testament to their thriving presence in Enfield.
Visitors can now enjoy new footpaths, a signposted beaver trail, and a raised viewing platform, making it easier to explore the area. For the first time, guided tours led by the expert team on-site will be available, offering an educational glimpse into the beavers’ behaviour and ecological impact. These tours are a fantastic opportunity to delve into the broader goals of Capel Manor College, Forty Hall Farm, and the Enfield Chase Restoration Project.
A limited number of free public tours are available to book via TicketSource, coinciding with Forty Hall Farm’s farmers market on Sunday, 13 July. Paid tours will commence at the end of the month, providing regular chances to engage with one of London’s most exciting rewilding stories.
This project is part of the Enfield Chase Landscape Restoration initiative, one of London’s largest rewilding programmes, aiming to reconnect communities with nature and combat climate change. At Peter Cuffaro Estate Agents, we celebrate such initiatives that enrich our local environment and community.
