Parks · Our pick in London
Richmond Park
Deer and ancient oaks
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Image courtesy of © Julian Herzog (Website) · CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Richmond Park
Richmond Park was enclosed by Charles I in the 1630s as a deer park, and herds of red and fallow deer still roam across its grassland and among its ancient oaks. It is a National Nature Reserve. The Isabella Plantation is a woodland garden famous for its azaleas in spring, and the Tamsin Trail circles the park for walkers and cyclists. Keep at least 50 metres from the deer, especially in the rutting and birthing seasons, and check royalparks.org.uk for gate times.
Why it's on our list
- Red and fallow deer
- Isabella Plantation
- Tamsin Trail
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Richmond Park before you go.