Richmond Park

Overview

Richmond Park is the largest Royal Park in London, functioning as a massive, authentic wild national nature reserve stretching over 2,500 pristine acres.

Highlights

• The Roaming Deer: The unforgettable experience of watching 630 majestic wild red and fallow deer freely roaming across the ancient plains.
• Isabella Plantation: A beautiful, hidden 40-acre dense woodland wildly famous for its vibrant collected assortment of bright azaleas and rhododendrons.
• King Henry's Mound: A protected, elevated sweeping ancient viewpoint proudly offering a flawless, unobstructed view remarkably directly of St Paul’s Cathedral precisely 10 miles away.

History

Enclosed originally by King Charles I in 1637 as a deer park. The perimeter wall he built still remains largely intact today. The park has been preserved beautifully throughout the centuries.

Visitor Tips

• Deer Rutting: During the intense autumn rut, keep a safe distance from the aggressive stags.
• Cycling: It is a massively popular destination for local road cyclists due to its challenging hills and wide smooth roads.
• Duration: 2–4 hours.