Richmond Park News

Coronavirus: The Royal Parks suspends cycling in Richmond Park following social distancing concerns

27 Mar 2020

Cycling in Richmond Park will be suspended until further notice from Saturday 28th March to support social distancing guidelines as set out by the government to stay 2m apart and to prevent crowds at park gates.

Sheen Gate car park closure

21 Feb 2020

Details about the car park closure at Sheen Gate in Richmond Park

Media statement from The Royal Parks on Storm Dennis - Hyde Park; Richmond Park; The Regent's Park; Kensington Gardens; Greenwich Park; St James's Park; Bushy Park; Green Park; Brompton Cemetery; Victoria Tower Gardens

14 Feb 2020

Ahead of Storm Dennis, there are currently no plans to close any of London’s eight Royal Parks this weekend, but we continue to monitor the forecast closely.

Update: Storm Ciara and Royal Parks closures

9 Feb 2020

Safety checks will be carried out at first light (on Monday 10 February) and any debris, including twigs, branches and felled trees, from Storm Ciara will be cleared from roads and pedestrian routes.

Start your dream job with an apprenticeship at the Royal Parks

3 Feb 2020

The Royal Parks is looking for seven horticultural apprentices to help them care for some of the most historic and well-loved parks in the UK.

The Royal Parks launches recruitment drive for Volunteer Rangers

20 Jan 2020

The Royal Parks charity is on the lookout for enthusiastic and chatty nature-lovers to become Volunteer Rangers in Richmond and Bushy Parks.

Best overall 2019 Royal Parks apprentice goes to Jamie Gould

30 Dec 2019

Congratulation to Jamie Gould, who won the George Cook award at the recent The Royal Parks Guild Apprenticeship Awards.

Friends of Richmond Park launch ‘Year of the Tree’ with iconic Royal Oak artwork

14 Nov 2019

The Friends of Richmond Park has launched Year of the Tree, a year-long conservation campaign to help protect and enhance the park’s 130,000 trees.

Wild deer are not Disney creatures, The Royal Parks warns parents

8 Oct 2019

Parents are being urged by The Royal Parks not to put their children in harm’s way by posing with stags during the rutting season.

Appeal for witnesses following a dog attack on a swan in Richmond Park

20 Sep 2019

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