Discover more about the Royal Parks

Read, watch or listen to delve deeper into what makes the Royal Parks so unique.

  • Hyde Park in summer
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    Greenwich Park

    Top things to do in the Royal Parks this summer

    From guided walks, citizen science projects, or just some good music, the Royal Parks has you covered this summer.

    Events & celebration | History & heritage | Nature & wildlife | Pastimes & wellbeing | Music | Shopping
  • Henry Moore with his 'Knife Edge' sculpture
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    Greenwich Park

    Henry Moore at Greenwich Park

    Moore had a deep appreciation for the history and landscape of Greenwich Park and selected this location to display one of his famous sculptures.

    History & heritage | Landmarks | Pastimes & wellbeing | Art & literature
  • Trooping the Colour ceremonial parade on The Mall
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    The Royal Parks in photos - June

    We look back at June in the Royal Parks through some of the best photos, past and present.

    The parks at work | Improvement projects | History & heritage | First World War | Historic Moments in time | The Royal Family | Nature & wildlife | Birds | Invertebrates | Plants & flowers
  • Black and white photo of 3 lascar sailors aboard a ship in 1929.
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    Greenwich Park

    Lascars in Greenwich Park

    Sailors from countries around the Indian Ocean occasionally found themselves stuck at London docks, and would enjoy the beauty of Greenwich Park.

    History & heritage | Historic Moments in time
  • Crowds in Hyde Park for the Live8 concert, 2005.
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    Hyde Park

    A look back at the most iconic concerts in Hyde Park

    Hyde Park has been hosting legendary music artists since the 1960s when thousands of fans gathered in the park to watch Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones.

    Events & celebration | Major events | Pastimes & wellbeing | Music
  • Pencil sketch of a mulberry tree
    Greenwich Park

    Ancient Mulberry Trees in Greenwich Park

    The Queen’s Orchard boasts a very special mulberry tree with a fascinating history that stretches back hundreds of years.

    History & heritage | Historic Moments in time | The Royal Family | Nature & wildlife | Trees
  • lesser calamint
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    The Regent's Park & Primrose Hill

    The Regent’s Park Planting Trial

    The planting trial will help build understanding on how different soil compositions affect plant growth and resilience.

    The parks at work | Improvement projects | Nature & wildlife | Plants & flowers
  • Wolfe statue in Greenwich Park
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    Greenwich Park

    General Wolfe at Greenwich Park

    The statue at the top of the Grand Ascent was a gift from the Canadian people in 1930. But who was the General? And what was his connection to the park?

    History & heritage | Historical figures | Memorials
  • Young children and mother at a play session
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    Why play should matter to us all

    The 11 June marks the annual International Day of Play. Created by the United Nations it celebrates and recognises play as every child’s human right.

    The parks at work | Improvement projects | Staff & trustees | Pastimes & wellbeing | Leisure

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