We're working with a number of partners to make sure that everyone gets the most from the Parks.

Liberty Drives

liberty drives Liberty Drives provides free mobility for anyone who finds it difficult to see all 760 acres of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.

Electric buggies with wheelchair facilities, each seating five people glide around the parks providing half hour rides. It is also possible to be dropped off at a favourite place and be picked up later.

This scheme is supported by donations from the community and operated by volunteer drivers. Groups of people can be catered for by arrangement.

Contact

Richard Briggs OBE, Chairman of Hyde Park Appeal, T +44 (0)7767 498 096

Further information

Liberty Drives website

Companion Cycling

Companion Cycling Companion Cycling is a project which enables people who are unable to ride "solo" to enjoy cycling with a companion in the lovely environment of Bushy Park.

Anyone, whatever their ability or mobility, can become a cyclist using a special cycle and with the aid of a "pilot" who might be a carer, a friend, a family member or a Companion Cycling volunteer.

Companion Cycling is a registered charity.

Contact

Nancy Marks, Booking Secretary, T +44 (0)20 8979 2003

Further information

Companion Cycling website .

The Horse Rangers Association

The Horse Rangers logo The Horse Rangers Association (Hampton Court) is a charity which supports the personal development of children and young people, regardless of background or ability, by teaching them to ride and look after horses.

Over 400 members attend each week, including those with special needs who are attached to our Riding for Disabled squadrons.

Contact

Jackie Bryans, Director
director@horserangers.com

Further information

For further information visit the Horse Rangers website or see the Horse Rangers Facebook page.

The Holly Lodge Centre: 'special needs in a special place'

The Holly Lodge Centre logo The Holly Lodge Centre allows people of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn from a series of hands-on experiences focusing on the rich natural environment in Richmond Park.

These activities range from photography to programmes in science and history linked to the National Curriculum for school children. All kinds of groups are catered for and activities can be adapted to help visitors gain maximum benefit and enjoyment from the Park.

The Centre is run in partnership with the Royal Parks. Charity no. 1076741

Contact

Dr Pat Ealey, Project Manager, T +44 (0)20 8948 3209 ext 236

Further information

Holly Lodge Centre website

Field Studies Council

Field Studies Council London East is the FSC's 18th Centre and its first inner-city centre. The Centre uses the evolving and vibrant mix of buildings, spaces and parks around east London to inspire and educate.

A large proportion of the courses offered are outreach-oriented, using sites, spaces and communities throughout east London for urban fieldwork. These include areas around the Olympic Park, and sites across East London including Docklands and Greenwich Park.

Contact

Helen Robertson, Head of Centre, ph. 0203 130 0469

Further details

For further information visit the Field Studies Council (London East) website.

Partner organisations

We're working with a number of partners to make sure that everyone gets the most from the Parks.

Liberty Drives

liberty drives Liberty Drives provides free mobility for anyone who finds it difficult to see all 760 acres of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.

Electric buggies with wheelchair facilities, each seating five people glide around the parks providing half hour rides. It is also possible to be dropped off at a favourite place and be picked up later.

This scheme is supported by donations from the community and operated by volunteer drivers. Groups of people can be catered for by arrangement.

Contact

Richard Briggs OBE, Chairman of Hyde Park Appeal, T +44 (0)7767 498 096

Further information

Liberty Drives website

Companion Cycling

Companion Cycling Companion Cycling is a project which enables people who are unable to ride "solo" to enjoy cycling with a companion in the lovely environment of Bushy Park.

Anyone, whatever their ability or mobility, can become a cyclist using a special cycle and with the aid of a "pilot" who might be a carer, a friend, a family member or a Companion Cycling volunteer.

Companion Cycling is a registered charity.

Contact

Nancy Marks, Booking Secretary, T +44 (0)20 8979 2003

Further information

Companion Cycling website .

The Horse Rangers Association

The Horse Rangers logo The Horse Rangers Association (Hampton Court) is a charity which supports the personal development of children and young people, regardless of background or ability, by teaching them to ride and look after horses.

Over 400 members attend each week, including those with special needs who are attached to our Riding for Disabled squadrons.

Contact

Jackie Bryans, Director
director@horserangers.com

Further information

For further information visit the Horse Rangers website or see the Horse Rangers Facebook page.

The Holly Lodge Centre: 'special needs in a special place'

The Holly Lodge Centre logo The Holly Lodge Centre allows people of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn from a series of hands-on experiences focusing on the rich natural environment in Richmond Park.

These activities range from photography to programmes in science and history linked to the National Curriculum for school children. All kinds of groups are catered for and activities can be adapted to help visitors gain maximum benefit and enjoyment from the Park.

The Centre is run in partnership with the Royal Parks. Charity no. 1076741

Contact

Dr Pat Ealey, Project Manager, T +44 (0)20 8948 3209 ext 236

Further information

Holly Lodge Centre website

Field Studies Council

Field Studies Council London East is the FSC's 18th Centre and its first inner-city centre. The Centre uses the evolving and vibrant mix of buildings, spaces and parks around east London to inspire and educate.

A large proportion of the courses offered are outreach-oriented, using sites, spaces and communities throughout east London for urban fieldwork. These include areas around the Olympic Park, and sites across East London including Docklands and Greenwich Park.

Contact

Helen Robertson, Head of Centre, ph. 0203 130 0469

Further details

For further information visit the Field Studies Council (London East) website.
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We're working with a number of partners to make sure that everyone gets the most from the Parks.

Liberty Drives

liberty drives Liberty Drives provides free mobility for anyone who finds it difficult to see all 760 acres of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.

Electric buggies with wheelchair facilities, each seating five people glide around the parks providing half hour rides. It is also possible to be dropped off at a favourite place and be picked up later.

This scheme is supported by donations from the community and operated by volunteer drivers. Groups of people can be catered for by arrangement.

Contact

Richard Briggs OBE, Chairman of Hyde Park Appeal, T +44 (0)7767 498 096

Further information

Liberty Drives website

Companion Cycling

Companion Cycling Companion Cycling is a project which enables people who are unable to ride "solo" to enjoy cycling with a companion in the lovely environment of Bushy Park.

Anyone, whatever their ability or mobility, can become a cyclist using a special cycle and with the aid of a "pilot" who might be a carer, a friend, a family member or a Companion Cycling volunteer.

Companion Cycling is a registered charity.

Contact

Nancy Marks, Booking Secretary, T +44 (0)20 8979 2003

Further information

Companion Cycling website .

The Horse Rangers Association

The Horse Rangers logo The Horse Rangers Association (Hampton Court) is a charity which supports the personal development of children and young people, regardless of background or ability, by teaching them to ride and look after horses.

Over 400 members attend each week, including those with special needs who are attached to our Riding for Disabled squadrons.

Contact

Jackie Bryans, Director
director@horserangers.com

Further information

For further information visit the Horse Rangers website or see the Horse Rangers Facebook page.

The Holly Lodge Centre: 'special needs in a special place'

The Holly Lodge Centre logo The Holly Lodge Centre allows people of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn from a series of hands-on experiences focusing on the rich natural environment in Richmond Park.

These activities range from photography to programmes in science and history linked to the National Curriculum for school children. All kinds of groups are catered for and activities can be adapted to help visitors gain maximum benefit and enjoyment from the Park.

The Centre is run in partnership with the Royal Parks. Charity no. 1076741

Contact

Dr Pat Ealey, Project Manager, T +44 (0)20 8948 3209 ext 236

Further information

Holly Lodge Centre website

Field Studies Council

Field Studies Council London East is the FSC's 18th Centre and its first inner-city centre. The Centre uses the evolving and vibrant mix of buildings, spaces and parks around east London to inspire and educate.

A large proportion of the courses offered are outreach-oriented, using sites, spaces and communities throughout east London for urban fieldwork. These include areas around the Olympic Park, and sites across East London including Docklands and Greenwich Park.

Contact

Helen Robertson, Head of Centre, ph. 0203 130 0469

Further details

For further information visit the Field Studies Council (London East) website.