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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ReadA 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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ReadQueen 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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ReadGreenwich Park in Art
For centuries, artists have flocked to Greenwich Park armed with sketchbooks, palettes and canvases.
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ReadFamous 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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ReadTrees 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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ReadLondon'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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ReadShrine 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.
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ReadThe Camouflage School at Kensington Gardens
Following the start of the First World War, a school was founded in Kensington Gardens to develop camouflage techniques and patterns.
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ReadThe Royal Parks in Literature
From Samuel Pepys to J.M. Barrie, discover the classic authors whose connections to London’s Royal Parks inspired and featured in their stories
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