Discover more about the Royal Parks
Read, watch or listen to delve deeper into what makes the Royal Parks so unique.
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ReadBushy Park
Joe Louis at Bushy Park
Joe Louis is remembered as one of the first black sportsmen to transcend the colour barrier, and in WW2 he made a special appearance at Bushy Park.
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ReadSoil is Alive
The Royal Parks is unearthing the value of our soils, through an action plan of research, conservation and landscape management within the Parks.
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ReadGreenwich Park
A Royal Landscape at Greenwich Park
In the 1660s, King Charles II (1639 – 1685) had Greenwich Park redesigned to an ambitious scheme known as ‘The Grand Plan’.
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Queen Elizabeth Oak in Greenwich Park
Greenwich Park boasts thousands of trees, but Queen Elizabeth’s Oak is easily the most famous.
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Greenwich Park in Art
For centuries, artists have flocked to Greenwich Park armed with sketchbooks, palettes and canvases.
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Famous Artists at Greenwich Park
Among the thousands of artists who have found inspiration in Greenwich Park are three of the most well-known figures in Western art…
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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!
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London's autumn walks
Experience the captivating beauty of autumn in London's iconic parks. Discover serene walks, vibrant foliage, and seasonal activities here!
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Shrine of Youth: The Peter Pan Statue, Kensington Gardens
The Royal Parks are bursting with literary history. Perhaps the most famous fictional resident of the parks is Peter Pan – the boy who wouldn’t grow up.
History & heritage | Landmarks | Art & literature
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