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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 wildlife. 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 7.30am in the winter, and closes at dusk all year round. A document giving specific opening and closing times for the whole year can be downloaded here. 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, please click here. Contact: Richmond Park Office, Holly Lodge Richmond Park Surrey TW10 5HS T. +44 (0)20 8948 3209 F. +44 (0)20 8332 2730 richmond@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk Contacting Police:
In an emergency phone 999
A non-emergency within the Royal Parks call (0)300 123 1212 You can also report a crime online at www.online.met.police.uk |
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