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Richmond Park is the largest of the Royal Parks. A park of acid ant hill and deer-grazed grassland, reed-edged ponds, wild deer and Victorian woodlands. A National Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest. Feel like you’re in the heart of the countryside without leaving Greater London.
- The Map of Richmond Park
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- Richmond Park
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- The Map of Richmond Park
Interest. Biological, historical. Area. 2360 acres (955 hectares) [1] Notification. 1992. Location map. Magic Map. Richmond Park, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, is the largest of London's Royal Parks and is of national and international importance for wildlife conservation.
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London isn’t exactly known as a wildlife watching hotspot, but that’s the main appeal of Richmond Park. This expansive park is the largest of the “royal parks” in London and technically belongs to the Royal Family. Visit the park and you’ll find a gorgeous, quintessentially British woodland that feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of cent...
Spotting the Richmond Park Deer
Most visitors to Richmond Park hope to catch a glimpse of the famous deer – and with so many, there’s a very good chance you’ll find them. There are actually two different species of deer in the park – Red Deer and Fallow Deer. Their population is split nearly 50/50, so you’re likely to find them both as you walk through the park. They are quite easy to tell apart; Red Deer are typically larger, while Fallow Deer and more petite and usually have white spots on their rump. You may need to walk...
Isabella Plantation
Richmond Park is famous for its trees, shrubs and plants and they’re all beautiful. However, I must confess to having a particular love for brightly blooming flowers. If you love these too, then make sure to visit the Isabella Plantation at Richmond Park. Located near the centre of the park, the Isabella Plantation covers about 40 acres in total, so it’s very sizeable. Within it, you’ll find a huge variety of beautiful flowers which look especially striking in April and May. Even if the flowe...
Go for a Walk on Richmond Park’s Tamsin Trail
There are several walks within Richmond Park, but the biggest and the most popular is the Tamsin Trail which goes around the edge of the park. The trail is great for spotting deer as it makes its way past some of the deers’ favourite places within Richmond Park. Click here for a map of the Tamsin Trail.
It’s no secret that the deer in Richmond Park gets most of the attention, but there are actually swathes of different wildlifeto look out for when you visit. As a regular at Richmond Park, it’s safe to say that I’ve seen my fair share over the years. Alongside deer, keep your eyes peeled for rabbits, owls, and plenty of ducks and birds in the area....
Richmond Park is the largest of all of the Royal Parks in London. In total, it spans over 2,360 acres or around 950 hectares. This makes Richmond Park the second largest park in London, the largest being Lee Valley Park which is further away from central London. It also means that Richmond Park is a stunning three times larger than New York’s Centr...
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Location. Show on map. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap. Address. Richmond. TW10 5HS. Telephone: +44 (0)30 0061 2200. Public transport: Tube/Rail: Richmond; Bus: 371, 74, 72, 85. About. Roam free in Richmond Park, London’s largest royal park and a haven for wildlife.
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Feb 22, 2024 · A rambling, wild-feeling deer park on the outskirts of south-west London, Richmond Park is the largest royal park in London and is positively overflowing with Nature Stuff. Designated as a special conservation area, it’s well worth exploring, with open grasslands and woodland trails with year-round appeal.
