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Richmond Park

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Richmond Park, at almost 1000 hectares (2500 acres), is the largest Royal Park in London and ishome to around 650 free roaming deer. The pastoral landscape of hills, woodlands, ponds, gardens and grasslands set amongst ancient trees offers a peaceful respite to visitors. The Park is designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR), a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

 About the Park

The Park has changed little over the centuries and although it is surrounded by human habitation, the varied landscape of hills, woodland gardens and grasslands set among ancient trees abounds in wild life.

Richmond Park has been designated as a site of special scientific interest and a National Nature Reserve. The royal connections to this park probably go back further than any of the others, beginning with Edward (1272-1307), when the area was known as the Manor of Sheen. The name was changed to Richmond during Henry VII's reign.

Opening hours:
The park is open from 7am in the summer and 7.30 in the winter, and closes at dusk all year round. A document giving specific opening and closing times for the whole year.  

Getting there:
Tube/Rail:
Richmond Station - British Rail or District Line (and then catch the 371 or 65 buses to the pedestrian gate at Petersham)


Bus:
190 Hammersmith - Richmond
391 Hammersmith - Richmond
419 Hammersmith - Richmond
R68 Bushy Park and Richmond

Northside:
33 Hammersmith - Ricmond
337 Richmond - Clapham Junction
485 Richmond - Wandsworth

Southside:
85/N85 Putney - Kingston
265 Putney - Tolworth
K3 Roehampton Plough - Esher

Eastside:
72 Roehampton - East Acton
493 Richmond - Tooting

Westside:
65 Kingston - Ealing Broadway
371 Kingston - Richmond


There are six car parks within Richmond Park and these are clearly marked on the maps. Remember, do not park on the roads or grassland. There is a disabled-badge-holders only car park for the Isabella Plantation, access via Ham Cross. Other visitors should use the Broomfield Hill car park.

Picnics in the Park:
Many people enjoy picnics in the parks. We have put together a document to help you plan your picnic in the park.

Contact: Richmond Park Office, Holly Lodge
Richmond Park
Surrey
TW10 5HS

T. +44 (0)20 8948 3209
F. +44 (0)20 8332 2730

 

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