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3 Aug

Prudential RideLondon FreeCycle – ride through London on traffic-free streets

On Saturday 3 August, adults and children of all ages and abilities will be able to enjoy the unique experience of a leisurely ride through London on a traffic-free route during FreeCycle, part of Prudential RideLondon,

Location: St James's Park Price: Free Category: Special Events, Sport and Leisure
 
15 Jun

Butterflies of Richmond Park course by Ray Garrett

Ray Garrett is hosting a Butterflies of Richmond Park course at Pembroke Lodge. Starts at 10am and includes a 30 minute talk indoors followed by a 2 hour walk around the park. Free for existing members, £6 for non-members.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Jul

Summer evening walk of Richmond Park

Join the Friends of Richmond Park for a free guided walk around Richmond Park starting from Sheen Gate car park at 8pm. Everyone is welcome.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
21 Jun

Water lillies and wine

Bring a picnic and some friends and relax in the private grounds of the Isis Education Centre. In this hidden oasis in Hyde Park

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Special Events, Sport and Leisure
 
16 Jun

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
7 Jun

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
1 Jun

Dog Education Day in Primrose Hill

The dog education day, organised by the local policing team for Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, will have dog training classes, a stall and free dog chipping service and general grooming and care advice.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events
 
24 Apr

King's Troop at Regent's Park

The inspection of the King's Troop at Gloucester Green will take place in the north-eastern corner of Regent's Park, near London Zoo.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Special Events
 
13 Jul

The Rolling Stones - Extra Date - Saturday 13 July

Rock icons The Rolling Stones have announced a second date in London's Hyde Park this summer on Saturday 13 July as part of Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Culture/Music and Arts, Special Events
 
25 May

Bliss Buggy Push

Join us in Regent's Park to push your buggy and little one around a 5km route and help raise funds for sick and premature babies in the UK.

Location: Regents Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events, Sport and Leisure
 
6 Jul

The Rolling Stones '50 and Counting' at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park

Rock icons The Rolling Stones are returning to London's Hyde Park this summer for a sensational outdoor concert on Saturday 6 July as part of Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events
 
22 Sep

Open House London - Open House Weekend

Find out what happens at the Isis Education Centre and take part in a host of exciting activities for all ages, as part of Open House Weekend.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events, Wildlife
 
29 Oct

Go Batty for Bats! - Family Workshop

Build your own bat box and find out all about the bats that live in Hyde Park

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
21 Sep

Open House London - Open House Weekend

Find out what happens at the Isis Education Centre and take part in a host of exciting activities for all ages, all as part of the Open House Weekend.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events, Wildlife
 
30 Aug

Ramble in the Park - Bat walk

See and hear several different bat species during this wonderful chance to walk in the parks at night.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
29 Aug

Bats, moths, fire and food - Family Evening

Spend the evening as a family and join us for a bat walk and the chance to sit around the camp fire together.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Special Events, Wildlife
 
12 Jun

The Bands of the Household Division in a Military Music Spectacular 2013

Over two successive evenings, 12 - 13 June 2013, Horse Guards Parade plays host to the floodlit musical spectacular of Beating Retreat by the massed bands of the Household Division.

Location: St James's Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events
 
11 Sep

PruHealth World Triathlon Grand Final London

Triathlon returns to the London 2012 venue from 11-15 September this year. The Grand Final of the ITU World Triathlon Series will take place in Hyde Park, where anyone can come to watch.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Special Events, Sport and Leisure
 
13 Jun

The Bands of the Household Division in a Military Music Spectacular 2013 

Over two successive evenings, 12 - 13 June 2013, Horse Guards Parade plays host to the floodlit musical spectacular of Beating Retreat by the massed bands of the Household Division.

Location: St James's Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events
 
20 Aug

Summer sense-ation!

Give your child an active, outdoor experience during the holidays with our Summer sense-ation day!

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
16 Aug

Ramble in the Park - Peter Pan

Follow in Peter Pan’s footsteps from Hyde Park to Kensington Gardens experiencing the magic that inspired J.M. Barrie’s wonderful tales.

Location: Kensington Gardens Price: Paid Category: Education, History and Heritage
 
13 Aug

Beetles, Bugs and Bees Activity Day

Give your child an active, outdoor experience during the holidays at a Beetles, Bugs and Bees Activity Day in Hyde Park.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
14 Aug

Discovery Day

Find out what happens at the Isis Education Centre and take part in a host of exciting activities for all ages.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
22 Aug

Beetles, Bugs and Bees Activity Day

Join the Royal Parks Foundation Education Team for a minibeast hunt and have fun this summer with our family friendly workshop.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
12 Aug

Outdoor Escape - The Hyde Park Summer School

An active outdoor Summer School for 12-16 year olds at the Isis Education Centre at The LookOut, in Hyde Park.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture, Wildlife
 
9 Aug

Ramble in the Parks - Peter Pan

Follow in Peter Pan’s footsteps from Hyde Park to Kensington Gardens experiencing the magic that inspired J.M. Barrie’s wonderful tales.

Location: Kensington Gardens Price: Paid Category: Education, History and Heritage
 
28 Jun

Ramble in the Park: Summer Sights

This is a wonderful chance to stroll through Hyde Park and discover some of its summer secrets. A host of invertebrate species buzz and crawl through the summer meadows and the park's trees display their crowns in full leaf.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
5 Jul

Bon Jovi at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park

Bon Jovi will be the first headlining act at the Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park, a ground breaking new summer concert series.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Culture/Music and Arts, Special Events
 
15 Aug

Underwater Explorer! Family Workshop

Spend time as a family at the Isis Education Centre at The LookOut, Hyde Park and become underwater explorers.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
8 Aug

Underwater Explorer - Family Workshop

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Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
7 Aug

Discovery Day

Join the Royal Parks Foundation to find out what happens at the Isis Education Centre and take part in a host of exciting activities for all ages.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
6 Aug

Water World

Give your child an active, outdoor experience during the holidays with Water World activity day at the Isis Education Centre, Hyde Park.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events
 
28 Apr

A Date with Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
12 Apr

Cycling Safety and Awareness - Regent's Park

The local Policing Team in conjunction with The Royal Parks are running an event to offer advice to the many cyclists using Regent's Park.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Special Events
 
27 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
21 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
14 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
13 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
7 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
6 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
1 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
31 Mar

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
30 Mar

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
29 Mar

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
16 Jun

Not Just a Walk in the Park for the UCL Cancer Institute

Cure Cancer @ UCL Charity would like to invite you to join us and Dima Yeremenko with the Good Boy Dog School to take your pet on a beautiful stroll around Kensington Gardens with his performing dogs.

Location: Kensington Gardens Price: Paid Category: Education, Special Events, Sport and Leisure, Wildlife
 
6 Oct

The Royal Parks Foundation Ultra, partnered with Scope

The stunning 50km run through London has been created for regular runners looking to make the leap into long distance running or seeking their next big fundraising challenge.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events, Sport and Leisure
 
6 Oct

Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon

Run Britain's most beautiful city run in the world’s greatest city, with a stunning 13.1 mile autumnal route through four of London’s magnificent Royal Parks and past many of the capital’s world-famous landmarks.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events, Sport and Leisure
 
19 Jul

Ramble in the Park: The trees of Kensington Gardens

Meet some of the 170 species of tree that provides a habitat for thousands in the Royal Parks.

Location: Kensington Gardens Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
30 May

Discover Butterflies and Bees! Family Workshop

Bring your family on a bug safari and find out about Hyde Park’s butterflies and bees.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
29 May

Discovery Day

Help the Royal Parks Foundation celebrate their 10th anniversary and take part in exciting activities for all ages at the Isis Education Centre Hyde Park

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
29 May

Open Gardens at the Isis Education Centre

Come and look around the grounds of this Centre as part of the Chelsea Fringe.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
28 May

Big Bug Explorer Day!

Give your child an fun, active, outdoor experience during the holidays at the Isis Education Centre in Hyde Park!

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
10 May

Ramble in the Park: A Bat walk

See and hear several different bat species during as you walk in the Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens at night.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
12 Apr

Ramble in the Park: Introduction to Bird Watching

Explore Hyde Park’s natural areas and spot and identify some common bird species.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
10 Apr

Discovery Day

Ever wondered what exactly goes on inside the Isis Education Centre, The LookOut, Hyde Park? Come and find out this school holiday!

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
9 Apr

Green Fingers Day!

Give your child an active, outdoor experience during the holiday making plant pots, plant seeds and meet the worms that help our plants to grow.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
4 Apr

Dirty Hands Green Fingers! Family Workshop

Give the family a treat and get together for this hands-on green fingers session at the Isis Education Centre in Hyde Park.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture, Wildlife
 
3 Apr

Discovery Day

This school holiday, find out what happens at the Isis Education Centre and take part in exciting activities.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Mar

London's Finest Bird Watching Sites - A Talk

Join Dr. Richard Bullock, Chief Ecologist at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust London Wetland Centre to hear about the UK’s favourite nature reserve in Barnes at the Isis Education Centre, Hyde Park

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events, Wildlife
 
15 Mar

A Ramble in the Park - Spring in Kensington Gardens

Come on a walk with the Royal Parks Foundation Education Team to see the first buds appearing along with early spring flowering plants

Location: Kensington Gardens Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
21 Feb

Build your own Nest Box at a Family Workshop

Build your own bird box in our fun family workshop at the Isis Education Centre at The LookOut, Hyde Park

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Feb

Discovery Day

This half term, you can find out what happens at the Isis Education Centre at The LookOut, Hyde Park and take part in exciting activities.

Location: Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Apr

South Carriage Drive playground refurbishment consultation

Have your say on play! Come on down to South Carriage Drive playground for an afternoon of play activities. We are refurbishing the play facilities in Hyde Park and need your views.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Special Events
 
20 Feb

South Carriage Drive playground refurbishment consultation

Have your say on play! Come on down to South Carriage Drive playground for an afternoon of play activities. We are refurbishing the play facilities in Hyde Park and need your views.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Special Events
 
6 May

Free dog training class in Regent's Park

Join the team from The Dog Hub for a free dog training class with great advice and support for dog owners. Meet at the Old Gazebo on the Broadwalk, just south of the Honest Sausage cafe.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events
 
1 Apr

Free dog training class in Regent's Park

Join the team from The Dog Hub for a free dog training class with great advice and support for dog owners. Meet at the Old Gazebo on the Broadwalk, just south of the Honest Sausage cafe.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events
 
4 Mar

Free dog training class in Regent's Park

Join the team from The Dog Hub for a free dog training class with great advice and support for dog owners. Meet at the Old Gazebo on the Broadwalk, just south of the Honest Sausage cafe.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events
 
18 May

Ecology of Richmond Park course with Dr Nigel Reeve

Dr Nigel Reeve is hosting an Ecology of Richmond Park course at Pembroke Lodge. Starts at 10am and includes a 30 minute talk indoors followed by a 2 hour walk around the park. Free for existing members, £6 for non-members.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
1 Jun

Guided walk of Richmond Park

Join the Friends of Richmond Park for a free guided walk around Richmond Park starting from Sheen Gate car park at 10:00 am. Everyone is welcome.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
2 Nov

Autumn Ramble Greenwich Park - adult learning course

Explore the 73 hectares that form Greenwich Park and appreciate the natural wildlife, history and heritage that one of London's largest parks has to offer.

Location: Greenwich Park Price: Paid Category: Education, History and Heritage, Wildlife
 
12 Oct

Autumn Ramble The Regent's Park - adult learning course

Explore The Regent's Park and appreciate the natural wildlife, history and heritage that one of London's oldest parks has to offer.

Location: Regents Park Price: Paid Category: Education, History and Heritage, Wildlife
 
5 Oct

Bug Hunt for Grown Ups!

Everyone can enjoy a bug hunt! Explore your local environment and find out what lives. During the day you will hunt through Bushy Park, guided by staff who can tell you more.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
28 Sep

Autumn Wildflowers - adult education course

An introduction to wildflowers, this practical day will help you identify some of those found in Greenwich Park. A brief introduction to identification and use of keys, most of the day will be spent outside.

Location: Greenwich Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
21 Sep

Freshwater Algae - adult learning course

This event will introduce participants to some of the diversity of microscopic plant life in freshwaters, sampling nearby ponds and streams in Bushy Park for algae and then learning how to observe and identify them under the microscope.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
15 Sep

Fungal Foray - adult learning course

This beginner's course will explore the environment of Bushy Park, showing how and where to find different species of fungi and examining their amazing lifestyles.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
7 Sep

Identifying non-native invasive plants

A brief introduction to non-native invasive species including the well known Japanese knotweed as well as its less familiar relatives; other plant groups of concern including invasive water plants will also be covered.

Location: Regents Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
18 Aug

The Art of Botanical Illustration

A practical workshop in Bushy Park introducing the beginner to the techniques of Botanical Illustration. The focus will be on work in pencil and pen and ink as this forms the foundation of work in other media.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
17 Aug

A Botany Workshop for Artists

This practical workshop in Bushy Park is suitable for anyone who illustrates flowering plants. It will demonstrate how the study of a plant can inform your artwork by helping you to understand its structure.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
10 Aug

Urban Botany

The course will concentrate on the identification of less familiar non-native plants and explore the recent, rapid changes in urban botany.

Location: Regents Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
3 Aug

Pond Dipping for Grown Ups!

A chance for adults to have a go at pond dipping. You will get to hunt for insects, invertebrates and small animals that live in the ponds of Bushy Park.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Jul

London's Butterflies - adult learning course

What butterflies can be found in London? What do butterflies need to survive? How can you help conserve them? This course provides an introduction to butterfly natural history, identification and conservation.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
6 Jul

Urban Botany

The course will concentrate on the identification of less familiar non-native plants and explore the recent, rapid changes in urban botany.

Location: Greenwich Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
29 Jun

Conservation and Management of Deer in Bushy Park

This is a rare opportunity to observe the deer in Bushy Park with an experienced Wildlife Officer who will share their knowledge of the wildlife of Bushy Park, specifically the Red and Fallow Deer.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
22 Jun

Introduction to Insects

Insects (bees, beetles, flies, bugs etc.) are all around us, in just about every habitat. This course introduces the major groups of insects: how to find them, how to recognise them and how they use their habitats.

Location: Greenwich Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
15 Jun

Moths - adult education course

A one day course that will include examining and identifying the previous night's moth-trap catch from Bushy Park's woodland, acid grassland and wetland habitats.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
18 May

Spring Wildflowers - adult learning course

An introduction to wildflowers, this practical day will help you identify some of those found in Greenwich Park.

Location: Greenwich Park Price: Paid Category: Horticulture, Wildlife
 
11 May

Trees in the park - adult learning course

Trees form an imposing and ecologically important part of the landscape of the British Isles. This course will be field based using the extensive collection of specimen trees in Bushy Park.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
27 Apr

Freshwater Algae - adult learning course

This event will introduce participants to some of the diversity of microscopic plant life in freshwaters, sampling nearby ponds and streams in Bushy Park for algae and then learning how to observe and identify them under the microscope.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
27 Apr

An introduction to Bats and their natural history

This course is a beginner's guide to bats. During the day we shall look into their evolution, environmental requirements, importance, threats to their existence and conservation methods.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Apr

Spring Ramble Bushy Park - adult learning course

Explore Bushy Park and appreciate the natural wildlife, history and heritage that one of London's largest parks has to offer.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
13 Apr

Bird watching in Bushy Park - adult learning course

This course is designed to help you observe and identify birds. Spend the day visiting the open parkland, the ponds, the gardens with their wooded areas and the wetland being developed in the brewhouse fields.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
6 Apr

Pond Dipping for Grown Ups!

A chance for adults to have a go at pond dipping. You will get to hunt for insects, invertebrates and small animals that live in the ponds of Greenwich Park.

Location: Greenwich Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
23 Mar

Navigation: using maps and compasses - adult learning course

Explore the basics of using maps and compasses to help navigate from a to b. Gain confidence in the familiar surroundings of Bushy Park that will enable you to explore more remote places.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
9 Mar

Bug Hunt for Grown Ups!

Everyone can enjoy a bug hunt! Explore your local environment and find out what lives. During the day you will hunt through The Regent’s Park, guided by staff who can tell you more!

Location: Regents Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
16 Mar

Spring Birds and Bird Song course

Peter Burrows-Smith from Friends of Richmond Park is hosting Spring Birds and Bird Song course at Pembroke Lodge. Course starts at 10am, includes 30 minute talk indoors followed by 2 hour walk around the park. Free for Friends members, £6 for non-members

Location: Richmond Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
16 Feb

Birds of Richmond Park course

Peter Burrows-Smith from Friends of Richmond Park is hosting a Birds of Richmond Park course at Pembroke Lodge. Starts at 10am and includes a 30 minute talk indoors followed by a 2 hour walk around the park. Free for existing members, £6 for non-members.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
27 Apr

Spring Bird Walk - Richmond Park

Join the Friends of Richmond Park for a free spring bird walk in Richmond Park starting from Pembroke Lodge car park at 8:00am. Everyone is welcome.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
6 Jul

Guided walk of Richmond Park

Join the Friends of Richmond Park for a free guided walk around Richmond Park starting from Pembroke Lodge car park at 10:00 am. Everyone is welcome.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
3 Aug

Guided walk of Richmond Park

Join the Friends of Richmond Park for a free guided walk around Richmond Park staring from Kingston Gate car park at 10:00am. Everyone is welcome.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
15 Feb

Ramble in the Park - Wintry Water

Discover the secrets of Hyde Park's waterways on this guided walk.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, History and Heritage
 
3 Aug

RideLondon

This annual cycling festival promises to be an action-packed weekend with something for spectators and cyclists of all abilities.

Location: St James's Park Price: Paid Category: Sport and Leisure
 
28 Jun

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
17 Mar

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
12 May

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
3 May

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
31 May

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
4 May

Gorilla Circus Flying Trapeze School

Gorilla Circus returns for a summer of Flying Trapeze in Regents Park. Anyone can come and learn to fly in one of our two hour classes. On until 2 September 2013.

Location: Regents Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events
 
12 May

Chestnut Sunday

Bushy Park's Chestnut Sunday features traditional fairground rides, arena displays, live music, historical re-enactments and a street parade.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Free Category: Special Events
 
6 May

Dawn Chorus Bird Walk

Join the Friends of Richmond Park to listen to the dawn bird chorus. All welcome.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Wildlife
 

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3 Aug

Prudential RideLondon FreeCycle – ride through London on traffic-free streets

On Saturday 3 August, adults and children of all ages and abilities will be able to enjoy the unique experience of a leisurely ride through London on a traffic-free route during FreeCycle, part of Prudential RideLondon,

Location: St James's Park Price: Free Category: Special Events, Sport and Leisure
 
15 Jun

Butterflies of Richmond Park course by Ray Garrett

Ray Garrett is hosting a Butterflies of Richmond Park course at Pembroke Lodge. Starts at 10am and includes a 30 minute talk indoors followed by a 2 hour walk around the park. Free for existing members, £6 for non-members.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Jul

Summer evening walk of Richmond Park

Join the Friends of Richmond Park for a free guided walk around Richmond Park starting from Sheen Gate car park at 8pm. Everyone is welcome.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
21 Jun

Water lillies and wine

Bring a picnic and some friends and relax in the private grounds of the Isis Education Centre. In this hidden oasis in Hyde Park

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Special Events, Sport and Leisure
 
16 Jun

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
7 Jun

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
1 Jun

Dog Education Day in Primrose Hill

The dog education day, organised by the local policing team for Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, will have dog training classes, a stall and free dog chipping service and general grooming and care advice.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events
 
24 Apr

King's Troop at Regent's Park

The inspection of the King's Troop at Gloucester Green will take place in the north-eastern corner of Regent's Park, near London Zoo.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Special Events
 
13 Jul

The Rolling Stones - Extra Date - Saturday 13 July

Rock icons The Rolling Stones have announced a second date in London's Hyde Park this summer on Saturday 13 July as part of Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Culture/Music and Arts, Special Events
 
25 May

Bliss Buggy Push

Join us in Regent's Park to push your buggy and little one around a 5km route and help raise funds for sick and premature babies in the UK.

Location: Regents Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events, Sport and Leisure
 
6 Jul

The Rolling Stones '50 and Counting' at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park

Rock icons The Rolling Stones are returning to London's Hyde Park this summer for a sensational outdoor concert on Saturday 6 July as part of Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events
 
22 Sep

Open House London - Open House Weekend

Find out what happens at the Isis Education Centre and take part in a host of exciting activities for all ages, as part of Open House Weekend.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events, Wildlife
 
29 Oct

Go Batty for Bats! - Family Workshop

Build your own bat box and find out all about the bats that live in Hyde Park

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
21 Sep

Open House London - Open House Weekend

Find out what happens at the Isis Education Centre and take part in a host of exciting activities for all ages, all as part of the Open House Weekend.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events, Wildlife
 
30 Aug

Ramble in the Park - Bat walk

See and hear several different bat species during this wonderful chance to walk in the parks at night.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
29 Aug

Bats, moths, fire and food - Family Evening

Spend the evening as a family and join us for a bat walk and the chance to sit around the camp fire together.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Special Events, Wildlife
 
12 Jun

The Bands of the Household Division in a Military Music Spectacular 2013

Over two successive evenings, 12 - 13 June 2013, Horse Guards Parade plays host to the floodlit musical spectacular of Beating Retreat by the massed bands of the Household Division.

Location: St James's Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events
 
11 Sep

PruHealth World Triathlon Grand Final London

Triathlon returns to the London 2012 venue from 11-15 September this year. The Grand Final of the ITU World Triathlon Series will take place in Hyde Park, where anyone can come to watch.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Special Events, Sport and Leisure
 
13 Jun

The Bands of the Household Division in a Military Music Spectacular 2013 

Over two successive evenings, 12 - 13 June 2013, Horse Guards Parade plays host to the floodlit musical spectacular of Beating Retreat by the massed bands of the Household Division.

Location: St James's Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events
 
20 Aug

Summer sense-ation!

Give your child an active, outdoor experience during the holidays with our Summer sense-ation day!

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
16 Aug

Ramble in the Park - Peter Pan

Follow in Peter Pan’s footsteps from Hyde Park to Kensington Gardens experiencing the magic that inspired J.M. Barrie’s wonderful tales.

Location: Kensington Gardens Price: Paid Category: Education, History and Heritage
 
13 Aug

Beetles, Bugs and Bees Activity Day

Give your child an active, outdoor experience during the holidays at a Beetles, Bugs and Bees Activity Day in Hyde Park.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
14 Aug

Discovery Day

Find out what happens at the Isis Education Centre and take part in a host of exciting activities for all ages.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
22 Aug

Beetles, Bugs and Bees Activity Day

Join the Royal Parks Foundation Education Team for a minibeast hunt and have fun this summer with our family friendly workshop.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
12 Aug

Outdoor Escape - The Hyde Park Summer School

An active outdoor Summer School for 12-16 year olds at the Isis Education Centre at The LookOut, in Hyde Park.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture, Wildlife
 
9 Aug

Ramble in the Parks - Peter Pan

Follow in Peter Pan’s footsteps from Hyde Park to Kensington Gardens experiencing the magic that inspired J.M. Barrie’s wonderful tales.

Location: Kensington Gardens Price: Paid Category: Education, History and Heritage
 
28 Jun

Ramble in the Park: Summer Sights

This is a wonderful chance to stroll through Hyde Park and discover some of its summer secrets. A host of invertebrate species buzz and crawl through the summer meadows and the park's trees display their crowns in full leaf.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
5 Jul

Bon Jovi at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park

Bon Jovi will be the first headlining act at the Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park, a ground breaking new summer concert series.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Culture/Music and Arts, Special Events
 
15 Aug

Underwater Explorer! Family Workshop

Spend time as a family at the Isis Education Centre at The LookOut, Hyde Park and become underwater explorers.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
8 Aug

Underwater Explorer - Family Workshop

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Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
7 Aug

Discovery Day

Join the Royal Parks Foundation to find out what happens at the Isis Education Centre and take part in a host of exciting activities for all ages.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
6 Aug

Water World

Give your child an active, outdoor experience during the holidays with Water World activity day at the Isis Education Centre, Hyde Park.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events
 
28 Apr

A Date with Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
12 Apr

Cycling Safety and Awareness - Regent's Park

The local Policing Team in conjunction with The Royal Parks are running an event to offer advice to the many cyclists using Regent's Park.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Special Events
 
27 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
21 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
14 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
13 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
7 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
6 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
1 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
31 Mar

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
30 Mar

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
29 Mar

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
16 Jun

Not Just a Walk in the Park for the UCL Cancer Institute

Cure Cancer @ UCL Charity would like to invite you to join us and Dima Yeremenko with the Good Boy Dog School to take your pet on a beautiful stroll around Kensington Gardens with his performing dogs.

Location: Kensington Gardens Price: Paid Category: Education, Special Events, Sport and Leisure, Wildlife
 
6 Oct

The Royal Parks Foundation Ultra, partnered with Scope

The stunning 50km run through London has been created for regular runners looking to make the leap into long distance running or seeking their next big fundraising challenge.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events, Sport and Leisure
 
6 Oct

Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon

Run Britain's most beautiful city run in the world’s greatest city, with a stunning 13.1 mile autumnal route through four of London’s magnificent Royal Parks and past many of the capital’s world-famous landmarks.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events, Sport and Leisure
 
19 Jul

Ramble in the Park: The trees of Kensington Gardens

Meet some of the 170 species of tree that provides a habitat for thousands in the Royal Parks.

Location: Kensington Gardens Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
30 May

Discover Butterflies and Bees! Family Workshop

Bring your family on a bug safari and find out about Hyde Park’s butterflies and bees.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
29 May

Discovery Day

Help the Royal Parks Foundation celebrate their 10th anniversary and take part in exciting activities for all ages at the Isis Education Centre Hyde Park

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
29 May

Open Gardens at the Isis Education Centre

Come and look around the grounds of this Centre as part of the Chelsea Fringe.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
28 May

Big Bug Explorer Day!

Give your child an fun, active, outdoor experience during the holidays at the Isis Education Centre in Hyde Park!

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
10 May

Ramble in the Park: A Bat walk

See and hear several different bat species during as you walk in the Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens at night.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
12 Apr

Ramble in the Park: Introduction to Bird Watching

Explore Hyde Park’s natural areas and spot and identify some common bird species.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
10 Apr

Discovery Day

Ever wondered what exactly goes on inside the Isis Education Centre, The LookOut, Hyde Park? Come and find out this school holiday!

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
9 Apr

Green Fingers Day!

Give your child an active, outdoor experience during the holiday making plant pots, plant seeds and meet the worms that help our plants to grow.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
4 Apr

Dirty Hands Green Fingers! Family Workshop

Give the family a treat and get together for this hands-on green fingers session at the Isis Education Centre in Hyde Park.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture, Wildlife
 
3 Apr

Discovery Day

This school holiday, find out what happens at the Isis Education Centre and take part in exciting activities.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Mar

London's Finest Bird Watching Sites - A Talk

Join Dr. Richard Bullock, Chief Ecologist at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust London Wetland Centre to hear about the UK’s favourite nature reserve in Barnes at the Isis Education Centre, Hyde Park

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events, Wildlife
 
15 Mar

A Ramble in the Park - Spring in Kensington Gardens

Come on a walk with the Royal Parks Foundation Education Team to see the first buds appearing along with early spring flowering plants

Location: Kensington Gardens Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
21 Feb

Build your own Nest Box at a Family Workshop

Build your own bird box in our fun family workshop at the Isis Education Centre at The LookOut, Hyde Park

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Feb

Discovery Day

This half term, you can find out what happens at the Isis Education Centre at The LookOut, Hyde Park and take part in exciting activities.

Location: Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Apr

South Carriage Drive playground refurbishment consultation

Have your say on play! Come on down to South Carriage Drive playground for an afternoon of play activities. We are refurbishing the play facilities in Hyde Park and need your views.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Special Events
 
20 Feb

South Carriage Drive playground refurbishment consultation

Have your say on play! Come on down to South Carriage Drive playground for an afternoon of play activities. We are refurbishing the play facilities in Hyde Park and need your views.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Special Events
 
6 May

Free dog training class in Regent's Park

Join the team from The Dog Hub for a free dog training class with great advice and support for dog owners. Meet at the Old Gazebo on the Broadwalk, just south of the Honest Sausage cafe.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events
 
1 Apr

Free dog training class in Regent's Park

Join the team from The Dog Hub for a free dog training class with great advice and support for dog owners. Meet at the Old Gazebo on the Broadwalk, just south of the Honest Sausage cafe.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events
 
4 Mar

Free dog training class in Regent's Park

Join the team from The Dog Hub for a free dog training class with great advice and support for dog owners. Meet at the Old Gazebo on the Broadwalk, just south of the Honest Sausage cafe.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events
 
18 May

Ecology of Richmond Park course with Dr Nigel Reeve

Dr Nigel Reeve is hosting an Ecology of Richmond Park course at Pembroke Lodge. Starts at 10am and includes a 30 minute talk indoors followed by a 2 hour walk around the park. Free for existing members, £6 for non-members.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
1 Jun

Guided walk of Richmond Park

Join the Friends of Richmond Park for a free guided walk around Richmond Park starting from Sheen Gate car park at 10:00 am. Everyone is welcome.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
2 Nov

Autumn Ramble Greenwich Park - adult learning course

Explore the 73 hectares that form Greenwich Park and appreciate the natural wildlife, history and heritage that one of London's largest parks has to offer.

Location: Greenwich Park Price: Paid Category: Education, History and Heritage, Wildlife
 
12 Oct

Autumn Ramble The Regent's Park - adult learning course

Explore The Regent's Park and appreciate the natural wildlife, history and heritage that one of London's oldest parks has to offer.

Location: Regents Park Price: Paid Category: Education, History and Heritage, Wildlife
 
5 Oct

Bug Hunt for Grown Ups!

Everyone can enjoy a bug hunt! Explore your local environment and find out what lives. During the day you will hunt through Bushy Park, guided by staff who can tell you more.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
28 Sep

Autumn Wildflowers - adult education course

An introduction to wildflowers, this practical day will help you identify some of those found in Greenwich Park. A brief introduction to identification and use of keys, most of the day will be spent outside.

Location: Greenwich Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
21 Sep

Freshwater Algae - adult learning course

This event will introduce participants to some of the diversity of microscopic plant life in freshwaters, sampling nearby ponds and streams in Bushy Park for algae and then learning how to observe and identify them under the microscope.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
15 Sep

Fungal Foray - adult learning course

This beginner's course will explore the environment of Bushy Park, showing how and where to find different species of fungi and examining their amazing lifestyles.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
7 Sep

Identifying non-native invasive plants

A brief introduction to non-native invasive species including the well known Japanese knotweed as well as its less familiar relatives; other plant groups of concern including invasive water plants will also be covered.

Location: Regents Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
18 Aug

The Art of Botanical Illustration

A practical workshop in Bushy Park introducing the beginner to the techniques of Botanical Illustration. The focus will be on work in pencil and pen and ink as this forms the foundation of work in other media.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
17 Aug

A Botany Workshop for Artists

This practical workshop in Bushy Park is suitable for anyone who illustrates flowering plants. It will demonstrate how the study of a plant can inform your artwork by helping you to understand its structure.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
10 Aug

Urban Botany

The course will concentrate on the identification of less familiar non-native plants and explore the recent, rapid changes in urban botany.

Location: Regents Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
3 Aug

Pond Dipping for Grown Ups!

A chance for adults to have a go at pond dipping. You will get to hunt for insects, invertebrates and small animals that live in the ponds of Bushy Park.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Jul

London's Butterflies - adult learning course

What butterflies can be found in London? What do butterflies need to survive? How can you help conserve them? This course provides an introduction to butterfly natural history, identification and conservation.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
6 Jul

Urban Botany

The course will concentrate on the identification of less familiar non-native plants and explore the recent, rapid changes in urban botany.

Location: Greenwich Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
29 Jun

Conservation and Management of Deer in Bushy Park

This is a rare opportunity to observe the deer in Bushy Park with an experienced Wildlife Officer who will share their knowledge of the wildlife of Bushy Park, specifically the Red and Fallow Deer.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
22 Jun

Introduction to Insects

Insects (bees, beetles, flies, bugs etc.) are all around us, in just about every habitat. This course introduces the major groups of insects: how to find them, how to recognise them and how they use their habitats.

Location: Greenwich Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
15 Jun

Moths - adult education course

A one day course that will include examining and identifying the previous night's moth-trap catch from Bushy Park's woodland, acid grassland and wetland habitats.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
18 May

Spring Wildflowers - adult learning course

An introduction to wildflowers, this practical day will help you identify some of those found in Greenwich Park.

Location: Greenwich Park Price: Paid Category: Horticulture, Wildlife
 
11 May

Trees in the park - adult learning course

Trees form an imposing and ecologically important part of the landscape of the British Isles. This course will be field based using the extensive collection of specimen trees in Bushy Park.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
27 Apr

Freshwater Algae - adult learning course

This event will introduce participants to some of the diversity of microscopic plant life in freshwaters, sampling nearby ponds and streams in Bushy Park for algae and then learning how to observe and identify them under the microscope.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
27 Apr

An introduction to Bats and their natural history

This course is a beginner's guide to bats. During the day we shall look into their evolution, environmental requirements, importance, threats to their existence and conservation methods.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Apr

Spring Ramble Bushy Park - adult learning course

Explore Bushy Park and appreciate the natural wildlife, history and heritage that one of London's largest parks has to offer.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
13 Apr

Bird watching in Bushy Park - adult learning course

This course is designed to help you observe and identify birds. Spend the day visiting the open parkland, the ponds, the gardens with their wooded areas and the wetland being developed in the brewhouse fields.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
6 Apr

Pond Dipping for Grown Ups!

A chance for adults to have a go at pond dipping. You will get to hunt for insects, invertebrates and small animals that live in the ponds of Greenwich Park.

Location: Greenwich Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
23 Mar

Navigation: using maps and compasses - adult learning course

Explore the basics of using maps and compasses to help navigate from a to b. Gain confidence in the familiar surroundings of Bushy Park that will enable you to explore more remote places.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
9 Mar

Bug Hunt for Grown Ups!

Everyone can enjoy a bug hunt! Explore your local environment and find out what lives. During the day you will hunt through The Regent’s Park, guided by staff who can tell you more!

Location: Regents Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
16 Mar

Spring Birds and Bird Song course

Peter Burrows-Smith from Friends of Richmond Park is hosting Spring Birds and Bird Song course at Pembroke Lodge. Course starts at 10am, includes 30 minute talk indoors followed by 2 hour walk around the park. Free for Friends members, £6 for non-members

Location: Richmond Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
16 Feb

Birds of Richmond Park course

Peter Burrows-Smith from Friends of Richmond Park is hosting a Birds of Richmond Park course at Pembroke Lodge. Starts at 10am and includes a 30 minute talk indoors followed by a 2 hour walk around the park. Free for existing members, £6 for non-members.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
27 Apr

Spring Bird Walk - Richmond Park

Join the Friends of Richmond Park for a free spring bird walk in Richmond Park starting from Pembroke Lodge car park at 8:00am. Everyone is welcome.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
6 Jul

Guided walk of Richmond Park

Join the Friends of Richmond Park for a free guided walk around Richmond Park starting from Pembroke Lodge car park at 10:00 am. Everyone is welcome.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
3 Aug

Guided walk of Richmond Park

Join the Friends of Richmond Park for a free guided walk around Richmond Park staring from Kingston Gate car park at 10:00am. Everyone is welcome.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
15 Feb

Ramble in the Park - Wintry Water

Discover the secrets of Hyde Park's waterways on this guided walk.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, History and Heritage
 
3 Aug

RideLondon

This annual cycling festival promises to be an action-packed weekend with something for spectators and cyclists of all abilities.

Location: St James's Park Price: Paid Category: Sport and Leisure
 
28 Jun

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
17 Mar

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
12 May

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
3 May

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
31 May

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
4 May

Gorilla Circus Flying Trapeze School

Gorilla Circus returns for a summer of Flying Trapeze in Regents Park. Anyone can come and learn to fly in one of our two hour classes. On until 2 September 2013.

Location: Regents Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events
 
12 May

Chestnut Sunday

Bushy Park's Chestnut Sunday features traditional fairground rides, arena displays, live music, historical re-enactments and a street parade.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Free Category: Special Events
 
6 May

Dawn Chorus Bird Walk

Join the Friends of Richmond Park to listen to the dawn bird chorus. All welcome.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Wildlife
 
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    A permanent memorial to honour the victims of the 7 July 2005 London Bombings was unveiled in Hyde Park by Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.

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    This unique Memorial to Diana, Princess of Wales was opened by Her Majesty The Queen on 6th July 2004 and was built with the best materials, talent and technology.

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    Royal Gun Salutes mark special royal occasions. On these days salutes are fired from locations in London including Hyde Park and Green Park.

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3 Aug

Prudential RideLondon FreeCycle – ride through London on traffic-free streets

On Saturday 3 August, adults and children of all ages and abilities will be able to enjoy the unique experience of a leisurely ride through London on a traffic-free route during FreeCycle, part of Prudential RideLondon,

Location: St James's Park Price: Free Category: Special Events, Sport and Leisure
 
15 Jun

Butterflies of Richmond Park course by Ray Garrett

Ray Garrett is hosting a Butterflies of Richmond Park course at Pembroke Lodge. Starts at 10am and includes a 30 minute talk indoors followed by a 2 hour walk around the park. Free for existing members, £6 for non-members.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Jul

Summer evening walk of Richmond Park

Join the Friends of Richmond Park for a free guided walk around Richmond Park starting from Sheen Gate car park at 8pm. Everyone is welcome.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
21 Jun

Water lillies and wine

Bring a picnic and some friends and relax in the private grounds of the Isis Education Centre. In this hidden oasis in Hyde Park

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Special Events, Sport and Leisure
 
16 Jun

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
7 Jun

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
1 Jun

Dog Education Day in Primrose Hill

The dog education day, organised by the local policing team for Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, will have dog training classes, a stall and free dog chipping service and general grooming and care advice.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events
 
24 Apr

King's Troop at Regent's Park

The inspection of the King's Troop at Gloucester Green will take place in the north-eastern corner of Regent's Park, near London Zoo.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Special Events
 
13 Jul

The Rolling Stones - Extra Date - Saturday 13 July

Rock icons The Rolling Stones have announced a second date in London's Hyde Park this summer on Saturday 13 July as part of Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Culture/Music and Arts, Special Events
 
25 May

Bliss Buggy Push

Join us in Regent's Park to push your buggy and little one around a 5km route and help raise funds for sick and premature babies in the UK.

Location: Regents Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events, Sport and Leisure
 
6 Jul

The Rolling Stones '50 and Counting' at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park

Rock icons The Rolling Stones are returning to London's Hyde Park this summer for a sensational outdoor concert on Saturday 6 July as part of Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events
 
22 Sep

Open House London - Open House Weekend

Find out what happens at the Isis Education Centre and take part in a host of exciting activities for all ages, as part of Open House Weekend.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events, Wildlife
 
29 Oct

Go Batty for Bats! - Family Workshop

Build your own bat box and find out all about the bats that live in Hyde Park

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
21 Sep

Open House London - Open House Weekend

Find out what happens at the Isis Education Centre and take part in a host of exciting activities for all ages, all as part of the Open House Weekend.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events, Wildlife
 
30 Aug

Ramble in the Park - Bat walk

See and hear several different bat species during this wonderful chance to walk in the parks at night.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
29 Aug

Bats, moths, fire and food - Family Evening

Spend the evening as a family and join us for a bat walk and the chance to sit around the camp fire together.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Special Events, Wildlife
 
12 Jun

The Bands of the Household Division in a Military Music Spectacular 2013

Over two successive evenings, 12 - 13 June 2013, Horse Guards Parade plays host to the floodlit musical spectacular of Beating Retreat by the massed bands of the Household Division.

Location: St James's Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events
 
11 Sep

PruHealth World Triathlon Grand Final London

Triathlon returns to the London 2012 venue from 11-15 September this year. The Grand Final of the ITU World Triathlon Series will take place in Hyde Park, where anyone can come to watch.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Special Events, Sport and Leisure
 
13 Jun

The Bands of the Household Division in a Military Music Spectacular 2013 

Over two successive evenings, 12 - 13 June 2013, Horse Guards Parade plays host to the floodlit musical spectacular of Beating Retreat by the massed bands of the Household Division.

Location: St James's Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events
 
20 Aug

Summer sense-ation!

Give your child an active, outdoor experience during the holidays with our Summer sense-ation day!

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
16 Aug

Ramble in the Park - Peter Pan

Follow in Peter Pan’s footsteps from Hyde Park to Kensington Gardens experiencing the magic that inspired J.M. Barrie’s wonderful tales.

Location: Kensington Gardens Price: Paid Category: Education, History and Heritage
 
13 Aug

Beetles, Bugs and Bees Activity Day

Give your child an active, outdoor experience during the holidays at a Beetles, Bugs and Bees Activity Day in Hyde Park.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
14 Aug

Discovery Day

Find out what happens at the Isis Education Centre and take part in a host of exciting activities for all ages.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
22 Aug

Beetles, Bugs and Bees Activity Day

Join the Royal Parks Foundation Education Team for a minibeast hunt and have fun this summer with our family friendly workshop.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
12 Aug

Outdoor Escape - The Hyde Park Summer School

An active outdoor Summer School for 12-16 year olds at the Isis Education Centre at The LookOut, in Hyde Park.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture, Wildlife
 
9 Aug

Ramble in the Parks - Peter Pan

Follow in Peter Pan’s footsteps from Hyde Park to Kensington Gardens experiencing the magic that inspired J.M. Barrie’s wonderful tales.

Location: Kensington Gardens Price: Paid Category: Education, History and Heritage
 
28 Jun

Ramble in the Park: Summer Sights

This is a wonderful chance to stroll through Hyde Park and discover some of its summer secrets. A host of invertebrate species buzz and crawl through the summer meadows and the park's trees display their crowns in full leaf.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
5 Jul

Bon Jovi at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park

Bon Jovi will be the first headlining act at the Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park, a ground breaking new summer concert series.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Culture/Music and Arts, Special Events
 
15 Aug

Underwater Explorer! Family Workshop

Spend time as a family at the Isis Education Centre at The LookOut, Hyde Park and become underwater explorers.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
8 Aug

Underwater Explorer - Family Workshop

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Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
7 Aug

Discovery Day

Join the Royal Parks Foundation to find out what happens at the Isis Education Centre and take part in a host of exciting activities for all ages.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
6 Aug

Water World

Give your child an active, outdoor experience during the holidays with Water World activity day at the Isis Education Centre, Hyde Park.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events
 
28 Apr

A Date with Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
12 Apr

Cycling Safety and Awareness - Regent's Park

The local Policing Team in conjunction with The Royal Parks are running an event to offer advice to the many cyclists using Regent's Park.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Special Events
 
27 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
21 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
14 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
13 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
7 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
6 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
1 Apr

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
31 Mar

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
30 Mar

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
29 Mar

A Date With Nature - Heron Watch

Join RSPB at the Waterside in Regent's Park to get a close-up view of the herons. Look out for the show van and get a great view of the herons and other wildlife through the telescopes and binoculars on site. All Welcome.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
16 Jun

Not Just a Walk in the Park for the UCL Cancer Institute

Cure Cancer @ UCL Charity would like to invite you to join us and Dima Yeremenko with the Good Boy Dog School to take your pet on a beautiful stroll around Kensington Gardens with his performing dogs.

Location: Kensington Gardens Price: Paid Category: Education, Special Events, Sport and Leisure, Wildlife
 
6 Oct

The Royal Parks Foundation Ultra, partnered with Scope

The stunning 50km run through London has been created for regular runners looking to make the leap into long distance running or seeking their next big fundraising challenge.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events, Sport and Leisure
 
6 Oct

Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon

Run Britain's most beautiful city run in the world’s greatest city, with a stunning 13.1 mile autumnal route through four of London’s magnificent Royal Parks and past many of the capital’s world-famous landmarks.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events, Sport and Leisure
 
19 Jul

Ramble in the Park: The trees of Kensington Gardens

Meet some of the 170 species of tree that provides a habitat for thousands in the Royal Parks.

Location: Kensington Gardens Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
30 May

Discover Butterflies and Bees! Family Workshop

Bring your family on a bug safari and find out about Hyde Park’s butterflies and bees.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
29 May

Discovery Day

Help the Royal Parks Foundation celebrate their 10th anniversary and take part in exciting activities for all ages at the Isis Education Centre Hyde Park

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
29 May

Open Gardens at the Isis Education Centre

Come and look around the grounds of this Centre as part of the Chelsea Fringe.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
28 May

Big Bug Explorer Day!

Give your child an fun, active, outdoor experience during the holidays at the Isis Education Centre in Hyde Park!

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
10 May

Ramble in the Park: A Bat walk

See and hear several different bat species during as you walk in the Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens at night.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
12 Apr

Ramble in the Park: Introduction to Bird Watching

Explore Hyde Park’s natural areas and spot and identify some common bird species.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
10 Apr

Discovery Day

Ever wondered what exactly goes on inside the Isis Education Centre, The LookOut, Hyde Park? Come and find out this school holiday!

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
9 Apr

Green Fingers Day!

Give your child an active, outdoor experience during the holiday making plant pots, plant seeds and meet the worms that help our plants to grow.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
4 Apr

Dirty Hands Green Fingers! Family Workshop

Give the family a treat and get together for this hands-on green fingers session at the Isis Education Centre in Hyde Park.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture, Wildlife
 
3 Apr

Discovery Day

This school holiday, find out what happens at the Isis Education Centre and take part in exciting activities.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Mar

London's Finest Bird Watching Sites - A Talk

Join Dr. Richard Bullock, Chief Ecologist at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust London Wetland Centre to hear about the UK’s favourite nature reserve in Barnes at the Isis Education Centre, Hyde Park

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events, Wildlife
 
15 Mar

A Ramble in the Park - Spring in Kensington Gardens

Come on a walk with the Royal Parks Foundation Education Team to see the first buds appearing along with early spring flowering plants

Location: Kensington Gardens Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
21 Feb

Build your own Nest Box at a Family Workshop

Build your own bird box in our fun family workshop at the Isis Education Centre at The LookOut, Hyde Park

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Feb

Discovery Day

This half term, you can find out what happens at the Isis Education Centre at The LookOut, Hyde Park and take part in exciting activities.

Location: Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Apr

South Carriage Drive playground refurbishment consultation

Have your say on play! Come on down to South Carriage Drive playground for an afternoon of play activities. We are refurbishing the play facilities in Hyde Park and need your views.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Special Events
 
20 Feb

South Carriage Drive playground refurbishment consultation

Have your say on play! Come on down to South Carriage Drive playground for an afternoon of play activities. We are refurbishing the play facilities in Hyde Park and need your views.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Free Category: Special Events
 
6 May

Free dog training class in Regent's Park

Join the team from The Dog Hub for a free dog training class with great advice and support for dog owners. Meet at the Old Gazebo on the Broadwalk, just south of the Honest Sausage cafe.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events
 
1 Apr

Free dog training class in Regent's Park

Join the team from The Dog Hub for a free dog training class with great advice and support for dog owners. Meet at the Old Gazebo on the Broadwalk, just south of the Honest Sausage cafe.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events
 
4 Mar

Free dog training class in Regent's Park

Join the team from The Dog Hub for a free dog training class with great advice and support for dog owners. Meet at the Old Gazebo on the Broadwalk, just south of the Honest Sausage cafe.

Location: Regents Park Price: Free Category: Education, Special Events
 
18 May

Ecology of Richmond Park course with Dr Nigel Reeve

Dr Nigel Reeve is hosting an Ecology of Richmond Park course at Pembroke Lodge. Starts at 10am and includes a 30 minute talk indoors followed by a 2 hour walk around the park. Free for existing members, £6 for non-members.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
1 Jun

Guided walk of Richmond Park

Join the Friends of Richmond Park for a free guided walk around Richmond Park starting from Sheen Gate car park at 10:00 am. Everyone is welcome.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
2 Nov

Autumn Ramble Greenwich Park - adult learning course

Explore the 73 hectares that form Greenwich Park and appreciate the natural wildlife, history and heritage that one of London's largest parks has to offer.

Location: Greenwich Park Price: Paid Category: Education, History and Heritage, Wildlife
 
12 Oct

Autumn Ramble The Regent's Park - adult learning course

Explore The Regent's Park and appreciate the natural wildlife, history and heritage that one of London's oldest parks has to offer.

Location: Regents Park Price: Paid Category: Education, History and Heritage, Wildlife
 
5 Oct

Bug Hunt for Grown Ups!

Everyone can enjoy a bug hunt! Explore your local environment and find out what lives. During the day you will hunt through Bushy Park, guided by staff who can tell you more.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
28 Sep

Autumn Wildflowers - adult education course

An introduction to wildflowers, this practical day will help you identify some of those found in Greenwich Park. A brief introduction to identification and use of keys, most of the day will be spent outside.

Location: Greenwich Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
21 Sep

Freshwater Algae - adult learning course

This event will introduce participants to some of the diversity of microscopic plant life in freshwaters, sampling nearby ponds and streams in Bushy Park for algae and then learning how to observe and identify them under the microscope.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
15 Sep

Fungal Foray - adult learning course

This beginner's course will explore the environment of Bushy Park, showing how and where to find different species of fungi and examining their amazing lifestyles.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
7 Sep

Identifying non-native invasive plants

A brief introduction to non-native invasive species including the well known Japanese knotweed as well as its less familiar relatives; other plant groups of concern including invasive water plants will also be covered.

Location: Regents Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
18 Aug

The Art of Botanical Illustration

A practical workshop in Bushy Park introducing the beginner to the techniques of Botanical Illustration. The focus will be on work in pencil and pen and ink as this forms the foundation of work in other media.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
17 Aug

A Botany Workshop for Artists

This practical workshop in Bushy Park is suitable for anyone who illustrates flowering plants. It will demonstrate how the study of a plant can inform your artwork by helping you to understand its structure.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
10 Aug

Urban Botany

The course will concentrate on the identification of less familiar non-native plants and explore the recent, rapid changes in urban botany.

Location: Regents Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
3 Aug

Pond Dipping for Grown Ups!

A chance for adults to have a go at pond dipping. You will get to hunt for insects, invertebrates and small animals that live in the ponds of Bushy Park.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Jul

London's Butterflies - adult learning course

What butterflies can be found in London? What do butterflies need to survive? How can you help conserve them? This course provides an introduction to butterfly natural history, identification and conservation.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
6 Jul

Urban Botany

The course will concentrate on the identification of less familiar non-native plants and explore the recent, rapid changes in urban botany.

Location: Greenwich Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
29 Jun

Conservation and Management of Deer in Bushy Park

This is a rare opportunity to observe the deer in Bushy Park with an experienced Wildlife Officer who will share their knowledge of the wildlife of Bushy Park, specifically the Red and Fallow Deer.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
22 Jun

Introduction to Insects

Insects (bees, beetles, flies, bugs etc.) are all around us, in just about every habitat. This course introduces the major groups of insects: how to find them, how to recognise them and how they use their habitats.

Location: Greenwich Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
15 Jun

Moths - adult education course

A one day course that will include examining and identifying the previous night's moth-trap catch from Bushy Park's woodland, acid grassland and wetland habitats.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
18 May

Spring Wildflowers - adult learning course

An introduction to wildflowers, this practical day will help you identify some of those found in Greenwich Park.

Location: Greenwich Park Price: Paid Category: Horticulture, Wildlife
 
11 May

Trees in the park - adult learning course

Trees form an imposing and ecologically important part of the landscape of the British Isles. This course will be field based using the extensive collection of specimen trees in Bushy Park.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Horticulture
 
27 Apr

Freshwater Algae - adult learning course

This event will introduce participants to some of the diversity of microscopic plant life in freshwaters, sampling nearby ponds and streams in Bushy Park for algae and then learning how to observe and identify them under the microscope.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
27 Apr

An introduction to Bats and their natural history

This course is a beginner's guide to bats. During the day we shall look into their evolution, environmental requirements, importance, threats to their existence and conservation methods.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
20 Apr

Spring Ramble Bushy Park - adult learning course

Explore Bushy Park and appreciate the natural wildlife, history and heritage that one of London's largest parks has to offer.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
13 Apr

Bird watching in Bushy Park - adult learning course

This course is designed to help you observe and identify birds. Spend the day visiting the open parkland, the ponds, the gardens with their wooded areas and the wetland being developed in the brewhouse fields.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
6 Apr

Pond Dipping for Grown Ups!

A chance for adults to have a go at pond dipping. You will get to hunt for insects, invertebrates and small animals that live in the ponds of Greenwich Park.

Location: Greenwich Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
23 Mar

Navigation: using maps and compasses - adult learning course

Explore the basics of using maps and compasses to help navigate from a to b. Gain confidence in the familiar surroundings of Bushy Park that will enable you to explore more remote places.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
9 Mar

Bug Hunt for Grown Ups!

Everyone can enjoy a bug hunt! Explore your local environment and find out what lives. During the day you will hunt through The Regent’s Park, guided by staff who can tell you more!

Location: Regents Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
16 Mar

Spring Birds and Bird Song course

Peter Burrows-Smith from Friends of Richmond Park is hosting Spring Birds and Bird Song course at Pembroke Lodge. Course starts at 10am, includes 30 minute talk indoors followed by 2 hour walk around the park. Free for Friends members, £6 for non-members

Location: Richmond Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
16 Feb

Birds of Richmond Park course

Peter Burrows-Smith from Friends of Richmond Park is hosting a Birds of Richmond Park course at Pembroke Lodge. Starts at 10am and includes a 30 minute talk indoors followed by a 2 hour walk around the park. Free for existing members, £6 for non-members.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Paid Category: Education, Wildlife
 
27 Apr

Spring Bird Walk - Richmond Park

Join the Friends of Richmond Park for a free spring bird walk in Richmond Park starting from Pembroke Lodge car park at 8:00am. Everyone is welcome.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
6 Jul

Guided walk of Richmond Park

Join the Friends of Richmond Park for a free guided walk around Richmond Park starting from Pembroke Lodge car park at 10:00 am. Everyone is welcome.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
3 Aug

Guided walk of Richmond Park

Join the Friends of Richmond Park for a free guided walk around Richmond Park staring from Kingston Gate car park at 10:00am. Everyone is welcome.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Education, Wildlife
 
15 Feb

Ramble in the Park - Wintry Water

Discover the secrets of Hyde Park's waterways on this guided walk.

Location: Hyde Park Price: Paid Category: Education, History and Heritage
 
3 Aug

RideLondon

This annual cycling festival promises to be an action-packed weekend with something for spectators and cyclists of all abilities.

Location: St James's Park Price: Paid Category: Sport and Leisure
 
28 Jun

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
17 Mar

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
12 May

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
3 May

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
31 May

Isabella Plantation Walk

You are invited to join the gardeners for guided walks of the Isabella Plantation. Walks last about 1.5 hours and are free of charge.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Horticulture
 
4 May

Gorilla Circus Flying Trapeze School

Gorilla Circus returns for a summer of Flying Trapeze in Regents Park. Anyone can come and learn to fly in one of our two hour classes. On until 2 September 2013.

Location: Regents Park Price: Paid Category: Special Events
 
12 May

Chestnut Sunday

Bushy Park's Chestnut Sunday features traditional fairground rides, arena displays, live music, historical re-enactments and a street parade.

Location: Bushy Park Price: Free Category: Special Events
 
6 May

Dawn Chorus Bird Walk

Join the Friends of Richmond Park to listen to the dawn bird chorus. All welcome.

Location: Richmond Park Price: Free Category: Wildlife