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The Isabella Plantation is a beautiful 40 acre woodland garden set within a Victorian plantation established in the 1830's. First opened to the public in 1953, it is best known for its evergreen azaleas, which line the ponds and streams and are at their peak of flower in late April and early May.
Jun 25, 2021 · There are two other ponds, Peg and Thompsons, which harbour the variety of ducks and waterbirds and provide sanctuary for newborns every year. Since February, I have been visiting Isabella weekly. It has been exciting to observe how nature changes and grows with the seasons.
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Jul 6, 2016 · We wound through the flower-lined pathways of this old Victorian woodland plantation, passing grimy ponds where ducklings paddled through the green algae around the edges and various species of water birds hid in the reed beds along the banks. Birds squawked and sang and soared overhead.
- Best Time to Visit Isabella Plantation
- Isabella Plantation Richmond Park Map
- Spring in Isabella Plantation Richmond Park
- Camellia Walk
- Still Pond
- Small Stream Azaleas
- Main Stream
- Bog Garden
- Thomson’s Stream
- Thomson’s Pond
While Isabella Plantation is wonderful to visit year round, the woodland garden is particularly well known as one of the best places to visit in London for spring flowers. Among the first signs of spring in Isabella Plantation are the daffodils and camellias that bloom through March. To see the evergreen azaleas and rhododendrons at their peak of f...
Click the Isabella Plantation Richmond Park map for a larger image. You can also download a PDF of the Isabella Plantation map from the Richmond Park website.
The red dotted trail on the map is one of the best routes to see the azaleas and rhododendrons. In this post, I will share photos from taking the red dotted trail from the Broomfield Hill gate to see the azaleas at Isabella Plantation in spring.
Starting from the Broomfield Hill gate, walk ahead until you round a corner and see a log on your left that is marked with “Still Pond” and an arrow. That is the beginning of the red dotted trail and takes you along the Camellia Walk towards the Still Pond. You will already see the brilliant colours along the Main Stream on your right. Follow the C...
The Still Pond at Isabella Plantation is a wonderful spot to take reflection shots especially when the azaleas are in full bloom. As I mentioned earlier, the bright crimson azaleas at the Still Pond are called ‘Hinode Giri’.
The ponds and streams in Isabella Plantation Richmond Park are fed from a natural supply of water pumped from Pen Ponds in the heart of Richmond Park. There are many beautiful spots along the streams at Isabella Plantation to take photos of the azaleas. Look out for the small bridges to take photos of the stunning spring colours along the water.
Turn left at the Main Stream and continue to follow the trail that will take you around the Heather Garden and Bog Garden towards Thomson’s Pond. Isabella Plantation is one of the best places to see rhododendrons in London and there are a number of rhododendrons to see along this part of the plantation.
Heading towards Thomson’s Pond you will walk through the interconnecting pools of the Bog Garden which is wonderful to visit in late spring and summer. The Isabella Plantation Bog Garden is planted with exotic pond plants such as giant rhubarb and ornamental grasses such as golden oats. Native perennials at the Bog Garden include purple loosestrife...
Thomson’s Stream, between the Bog Gardens and Thomson’s Pond, is one of the best places to photograph the azaleas along the streams from the small bridges. The trail heading towards Thomson’s Pond along the stream is also lined with gorgeous rhododendrons. The views along the streams are amazing, with the shuttlecock ferns unfurling amidst the stun...
The ponds in Isabella Plantation are home to a wide range of birds including mallard, coot, moorhen and Mandarin duck.
Apr 19, 2024 · 23 subscribers. Subscribed. 0. No views 1 minute ago. The Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) is a species native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and parts of Russia. While they are not native...
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Oct 26, 2017 · It’s also a good place to spot some wildlife with plenty of ducks to feed including handsome Mandarin Ducks (pictured). Resident birds include Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Redpoll, Bullfinch, Woodpecker, Sparrowhawk and Tawny Owl.
Explore the spectacular Isabella Plantation with its extravaganza of bright azaleas, venture up King Henry’s Mound to admire distant views to St Paul’s Cathedral or hire a bike to enjoy a leisurely cycle as you take in the sights.
