A donation of £150,000 has been put forward by Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden to help enhance Leavesden Country Park.

The studios and Three Rivers District Council are now working together in a three year arrangement to celebrate the story of the Leavesden area with recognition of the social history and heritage left by the studios, the aviation development at Leavesden Aerodrome, Leavesden Hospital, the St Pancras Orphanage and Workhouse and the Canadian and Abbots Langley General Hospitals.

Following a detailed community consultation recently, a series of priorities were identified by the public who wanted to develop projects and facilities in Leavesden to enhance people’s understanding of heritage, with a particular focus on improving young people’s interest in heritage.

The money contribution donated by Warner Bros. Leavesden will support a creative project involving a heritage trail with sculptures, information boards and an activities development programme.

The Leavesden Country Park Heritage Trail and Development Programme is part of the larger Abbots Langley Leisure Project, which includes improvements to the leisure and play facilities in Manor House Grounds and support for an arts and culture centre in the village.

The project is in its early phase whereby additional funding is being secured.

It is hoped a successful Heritage Lottery Fund bid will mean the park can become home to the heritage trail, a performance space, a heritage wildlife centre, a dedicated park range and be able to offer a wide range of community activities throughout the year.

Lead member for leisure, community and wellbeing, Councillor Chris Lloyd, said: “Three Rivers District Council are thrilled to have such an important partner as Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden join us in this creative project.

“The project will celebrate the rich heritage of the area and give recognition to the important social history of Leavesden.”

Dan Dark, senior vice president and managing director of Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, added: “We are delighted to be part of such a rewarding projects and something that will give so much back to the area and local community.”