Brown hairstreaks are elusive and beautiful butterflies – one of the rarest species in the British Isles. Brown hairstreak populations declined by more than 60% during the 20th century, but numbers ...

We welcome all visitors and their dogs to enjoy a stroll around the parks, particularly over the busy festive season. But we are concerned that there have been several incidents recently where we have ...

The Royal Parks charity has revealed designs for a renewal of the popular Petersham Playground in Richmond Park. The charity, which manages London’s eight Royal Parks, is set to revive and improve the ...

Greenwich Park has an exciting secret. Did you know that the park is home to one of England’s best-preserved Anglo-Saxon barrow cemeteries? The cemetery can still be seen today. The area around ...

Did you know that Greenwich Park is home to an underground water system? The structure in front of you was once a vital part of this hidden network. While this building may look unassuming today, its ...

In the Royal Parks’ Help Nature Thrive team we’re loving autumn in the parks. As the leaves turn to gold and wildlife starts to look for spots to shelter over winter, we’re turning to fungi to get our ...

As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a remarkable 2024 at The Royal Parks charity. From exciting new projects to conservation milestones and community initiatives, there’s so much to ...

There are eight Royal Parks in London, and we also look after Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. You can explore any Royal Park for free, to relax in acres of beautiful, natural parkland ...

Covering over 5,000 acres of historic parkland, the parks provide beautiful green spaces right in the heart of the capital where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

This Christmas, experience Bushy Park like never before. Enjoy a glorious carriage ride with The Royal Parks Shire horses, with proceeds supporting conservation initiatives in the park. The experience ...

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Once upon a time, this park was the private playground of the nobility. Dreamed up by Queen Caroline in the 18th century, these celebrated gardens were originally part of Kensington Palace. Today, ...