Join our campaign to save Whitewebbs Park, a naturally rewilded public park in Enfield, North London from development by Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (THFC) for its new training ground.

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Brief History

The 240 acre Park, comprising grassland and ancient woodland, was bought by Enfield Council in 1931 for the public. It is Green Belt land held in Public Trust on a lease term of 999 years. The Park (grassland section) was used since the 1930s as a public golf course. Enfield Council began a tendering process in 2019 to lease the golf course area. This resulted in THFC being selected as the preferred bidder in 2021. The golf course was formally closed in 2021. The lease stated that if the golf course was to close, it would revert to public use. Since its closure, everyone has continued to enjoy this beautiful Park. There has been minimal maintenance, which has meant the old golf course has been naturally rewilding ever since. The current established, thriving, ecosystem provides a stunning mosaic of grassland, scrub and woodland habitats and is home to an astonishing array of flora and fauna, which includes rare and protected species. Now, THFC wants to expand its commercial football training centre for elite players into the rewilded grassland section, and build a new road through a portion of the ancient woodland near Whitewebbs Lake*, which would irremediably destroy the historic character of the Park and the vital, present nature, and take away a long standing space dedicated to the public. And this all comes in a time where we are losing so much publicly accessible open space, with an ever growing population, and during the threatening loom of climate change and species decline. Enfield Council are backing THFC's proposals in spite of the overwhelming public opposition.

* This road proposal was amended at the 11th February 2025 planning committee meeting to be pedestrian access only. The ancient woodland would still be damaged, and THFC has historically pushed through significant amendments after the main developments were approved, such as its hotel and women's training centre on its existing site.

Our Video

This short, 5 minute video addresses Tottenham Hotspur's claims.

Number Crunching

Whitewebbs, Spurs and Enfield Council.

Next Event: Green Sketching 9/11/25

Latest Event: Nature Walk September 2025

Legal Challenge

Poster by Sam Gracie Tillbrook and Alison Gracie

Mayor Approves Devastating Whitewebbs Development

On 14th July 2025, the Mayor of London declined to intervene in Spurs' planned development of Whitewebbs Park in Enfield, North London. Spurs seek to build an elite 10 pitch women's training academy, adjacent to its 17 pitch men's training centre. The development, which would result in a consequential loss of public and biodiverse green space, now looks set to go ahead despite strong opposition, both from locals and from people across the country. The decision not to direct refusal of permission comes in spite of over 1200 representations made to the Mayor (see document below), plus more sent to the Council (these were provided to the Mayor).

Please read our press release and the decision notice, both embedded below.

Mayor's Decision Protest Video by Jo Syz

Protest outside City Hall in London on 14th July 2025.

Whitewebbs Park: What Does It Mean to You?

An exciting new series celebrating the community's love of Whitewebbs! We can't let this beautiful public green space be destroyed by Spurs and Enfield Council. Please join in - details in the poster below! We can't wait to hear about your stories!

The Series:

Number 1 by Sharon Drew (April 2025) | Number 2 by Caroline Day (April 2025) | Number 3 by Mavis & Hamish (May 2025 | Number 4 by Zak Philip Music (June 2025) | Number 5 by Liam Hannon (July 2025) | Number 6 by Geraldine Ahmed (July 2025) | Number 7 by Jeffrey Duckett (July 2025) | Number 8 by Melisa Zulu (August 2025) | Number 9 by Jackie Evans (August 2025) | Number 10 by Helen Clews (August 2025) | Number 11 by Helen Clews (August 2025) | Number 12 by Janet Hatherley, Enfield Poets (August 2025)

Whitewebbs Oak Felling

As you will have seen on the national media, a shocking decimation of a nationally significant oak tree took place on 3rd April 2025, in the Southwestern edge of the Whitewebbs Toby Carvery car park. We now know this action was ordered by the Toby Carvery, but are uncertain of the motives. The Guardians of Whitewebbs are pursuing the case, and have found strong links between the Toby Carvery and Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (Odyzean Ltd, a subsidiary of ENIC (Spurs) owns 56.61% of the shares in Mitchells and Butlers PLC, which owns the Toby Carvery). Stay up to date with the latest news by signing up to our newsletter, WhatsApp groups and following our Instagram.

Whitewebbs Oak Protest 20th April 2025

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The illegal felling of the Whitewebbs Oak

Email the Enfield MPs Regarding the Whitewebbs Oak

Members of Parliament can raise issues and are elected to represent their constituents. Please ask what your MP is doing to get to the bottom of the Whitewebbs Oak scandal, and request that they ask the police to fully investigate; raise the matter with the Minister for Nature in the House of Commons; and encourage Enfield Council to begin an expedited survey to identify Tree Protection Orders for all suitable Whitewebbs Park and Wood trees, thus protecting them for the future. Try to include a personal touch to your letter, and explain how you feel about the Whitewebbs Oak felling.

Sign Our Petition Demanding:

Thank you so much for nearly 50,000 signatures as of 14th May 2025!

A taster of our walks...

Our 19th October nature walk, tree shrine making and seed scattering event:

Planning Committee Protest

11th February 2025

News Interview

Brydie Monaghan from London Live Speaks to Guardians of Whitewebbs Members Sam Gracie Tillbrook and Ed Allnutt, broadcast on 13th January 2025.

Edited by: Brydie Monaghan for London Live. | Featuring footage copyright by: Sam Gracie Tillbrook, Ed Allnutt, Jo Syz, Acro Aviator, Colin Pressland and Alison Gracie. | Events featured in additional footage: Green Sketching with Sharon Drew and the Nature Walk and Tree Shrine Making with Benny Hawksbee and Melisa Zulu.

Vision

Our aim is for Whitewebbs Park to become a designated nature reserve, while staying fully publicly accessible, to ensure protection for future generations.

We would like to see the Park continue to be a central hub for residents and visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature and to be a beacon for biodiversity in London.

Our vision is to continue to build an inclusive community focussed on rewilding; environmental and wildlife education; mindfulness and collaborative activities (outdoor crafts, gardening, nature walks, retreats, eco-therapy, sustainable sports).

Current Aims

We are campaigning to save the Park from development. Please join us - we'd love to have you on board. And please sign up - we have regular events, and it will be great to have you there.

Photo by Alison Gracie

Thank you so much! 

Much love from the Guardians of Whitewebbs!

Photos from the Community

Send in your photos for a chance to be featured on our Instagram: sam@avidbeats.com

Disclaimer: We welcome your thoughts but are not responsible for content not posted by the official "Guardians of Whitewebbs" accounts (Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp Groups, Website). We do not support illegal or harmful activities, and please report any such content to us to seek removal.