Discover more about the Royal Parks

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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • A rainbow arches through moody rainclouds above the park
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    The Royal Parks in photos - May

    We look back at May through some of our favourite photos, past and present.

    The parks at work | Improvement projects | History & heritage | Historic Moments in time | The Royal Family | Nature & wildlife | Birds | Plants & flowers
  • 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
  • Pond with water plants
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    Bushy Park

    Listen to the sounds of the subaquatic

    Underwater soundscapes from around the Royal Parks

    Nature & wildlife | Amphibians
  • Women celebrate VE Day on the steps of the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace
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    Bushy Park

    VE Day at The Royal Parks

    On 8 May 1945 crowds packed on to the Mall and surrounding Buckingham Palace to celebrate the end of the Second World War in Europe.

    Events & celebration | Celebrations | Special anniversaries | History & heritage | Second World War
  • 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
  • Skylark among wildflowers
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    Bushy Park

    Top five things to know about the soulful skylark

    The beloved skylark can be found in two of our largest Royal parks – Bushy and Richmond Parks.

    Nature & wildlife | Birds

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