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 walking tours and volunteer days to shopping opportunities and music festivals, there’s plenty to do and enjoy across the Royal Parks.

    Events & celebration | History & heritage | Nature & wildlife | Pastimes & wellbeing | Shopping
  • Plants for a Purpose interpretation board at Victoria Gate, Hyde Park
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    Hyde Park

    Plants for a purpose - summer 2024

    This summer, the Victoria Gate planting beds at Hyde Park feature plants used for food production. Read on to discover more...

    Nature & wildlife | Plants & flowers | Pastimes & wellbeing | Gardening
  • Red Admiral butterfly
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    Explore the Royal Parks with Help Nature Thrive's bug trails

    These self-led walks will help you discover more about our conservation initiatives and introduce you to some of the Parks smallest inhabitants.

    Nature & wildlife | Biodiversity | Invertebrates
  • Two women looking closely at weeds
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    The Regent's Park & Primrose Hill

    The wonderful weeds of The Royal Parks

    Resident expert Gemma Hindi from the Help Nature Thrive team shares her knowledge, passion and experience of the ecological importance of weeds.

    History & heritage | Nature & wildlife | Plants & flowers
  • Discovery Days storytelling
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    Hyde Park

    Top family activities in the Royal Parks

    From nature-inspired activities at our free Discovery Days, to getting hands-on at our planting day, there is tonnes to keep the kids entertained.

    History & heritage | Nature & wildlife
  • British Summer Time in Hyde Park
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    Hyde Park

    Parties in the Park

    In this summer special, Learning Manager and music fan Richard Pering looks at the amazing concerts which have taken place in Hyde Park over the years.

    Events & celebration | Major events | History & heritage | Historic Moments in time
  • Isabella Plantation in spring
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    Richmond Park

    Spring walkthrough: Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park

    Take a mindful journey through Richmond Park's Isabella Plantation, one of the highlights of spring in London.

    Landmarks | Nature & wildlife
  • An aerial photograph of Camp Griffiss in Bushy Park during the Second World War
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    Bushy Park

    Operation Bushy Park: Plotting D-Day in a Royal Park

    During the Second World War, Bushy Park was home to a sprawling military base. This is where General Eisenhower came to work on a top-secret plan...

    History & heritage | Historic Moments in time | Historical figures | Second World War
  • Aerial photo of the Diana Memorial Fountain, Hyde Park
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    The Royal Parks from above

    A stunning look at some of London's Royal Parks from over 750ft in the air.

    Landmarks | Pastimes & wellbeing | Photography

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