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  • Pathway through the Rose Garden towards Ranger's House.
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    Greenwich Park

    The Real‑Life Bridgerton: The Royal Parks as Inspiration

    Step into Bridgerton’s real world with the London parks, promenades and Regency history that inspired the series, from Hyde Park to Kensington Gardens.

    History & heritage | Historic Moments in time | Landmarks | The Royal Family
  • Spring bloom cherry blossom
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    Bushy Park

    Top things to do in the Royal Parks this spring

    It’s time to turn down your thermostat – spring in London is here and there’s plenty to do and enjoy in the Royal Parks.

    History & heritage | Nature & wildlife
  • Cherry blossom flowering in the Royal Parks
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    Greenwich Park

    Best Places to see Cherry Trees in the Royal Parks

    We have put together a guide on all the best places to see the cherry blossom across the Royal Parks.

    Nature & wildlife
  • Blooms of Snowdrops in Hyde Park
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    Spring Blooms in the Royal Parks

    As the days grow longer and the air fills with birdsong, the first blooms of spring begin to emerge in the Royal Parks.

    Nature & wildlife
  • Two women planting bulbs and chatting
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    End of Year Highlights: 2025

    From exciting new projects to conservation awards and community initiatives, there’s so much to celebrate. Here's a look at some of our 2025 highlights.

    The parks at work | Improvement projects | Volunteering | Events & celebration | Major events | Royal occasions | Nature & wildlife | Pastimes & wellbeing | Art & literature | Health & fitness | Music | Shopping
  • Illustration from 1881 depicting a fallen chestnut tree
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    Greenwich Park

    Trees through time at Greenwich Park

    The trees of Greenwich Park have had a lot to contend with over the years - from weather and war to squirrels and stargazers!

    History & heritage | Landmarks | Second World War | Nature & wildlife | Trees | Birds
  • Illustration from 1857 depicting people knocking chestnuts from the trees in Greenwich Park
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    Greenwich Park

    Queen Elizabeth Oak in Greenwich Park

    Greenwich Park boasts thousands of trees, but Queen Elizabeth’s Oak is easily the most famous.

    History & heritage | Historical figures | The Royal Family | Nature & wildlife | Trees
  • Painting of Greenwich Park from the south-east showing the Park and Tudor palace, c.1620
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    Greenwich Park

    Greenwich Park in Art

    For centuries, artists have flocked to Greenwich Park armed with sketchbooks, palettes and canvases.

    History & heritage | Landmarks | Pastimes & wellbeing | Art & literature
  • Gold moth on leaf
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    How Climate Change Affects.... Insects podcast

    Do insects emerge earlier in warmer springs? Do insects remain out foraging longer in warmer autumns? Hear the answers to these and other questions.

    Nature & wildlife | Biodiversity | Invertebrates

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