There was controversy over circuit's installation in a Grade II* listed park, and it was announced in 2016 that the Formula E race would not be held there again.

The track was designed by Formula E's London event team and British architect Simon Gibbons.

[1] The circuit was criticized for being too narrow and too bumpy, with Jérôme d'Ambrosio suffering broken suspension.

[2] A last-minute change to turn 1 had to be implemented and the race had to be started under a pace car.

Around the race weekends a majority of the park was closed to the public for four days with a three-week disruption period.