Discover more about the Royal Parks

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

  • James Kliffen - Richmond 2.jpg
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    The Royal Parks in photos - January

    We look back at January in the Royal Parks through some of the best photos, past and present.

    The parks at work | Improvement projects | History & heritage | Nature & wildlife
  • A group of children join in an archaeological dig
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    Greenwich Park

    Greenwich Park Magnetic Observatory

    Did you know that Greenwich Park was once home to a second observatory? Discover why it was built and how recent archaeological digs unearthed its secrets.

    History & heritage | Archaeology | Landmarks
  • Brown hairstreak butterfly resting with wings closed
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    The Regent's Park & Primrose Hill

    Pollinators in the Making

    Conservation of the brown hairstreak butterfly eggs and caterpillars, and maintaining its habitat.

    Nature & wildlife | Biodiversity | Invertebrates | Plants & flowers
  • An aerial photograph of the barrow cemetery at Greenwich Park - it shows the raised circular barrows in the landscape
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    Greenwich Park

    The Barrow Cemetery

    Did you know that one of England’s best-preserved Anglo-Saxon barrow cemeteries can still be seen today in Greenwich Park?

    The parks at work | Improvement projects | History & heritage | Archaeology | Landmarks
  • The Conduit House in Greenwich Park, located near to Queen Mary's Gate - a red brick chapel-like building
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    Greenwich Park

    Conduits in Greenwich Park

    Read about Greenwich Park's historic underground water system.

    History & heritage | Landmarks
  • Ceremonial procession on The Mall to celebrate the Japanese State Visit
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    End of Year Highlights: 2024

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

    The parks at work | Improvement projects | Volunteering | Events & celebration | Major events | Royal occasions | Nature & wildlife | Pastimes & wellbeing | Art & literature | Health & fitness | Music | Shopping
  • Festive hanging gifts
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    Hyde Park

    The Royal Parks Shop festive gift guide

    Experience the magic of Christmas at The Royal Parks. Visit The Royal Parks Shop in Hyde Park today!

    Events & celebration | Celebrations | Shopping
  • Yellow stagshorn fungus growing in Richmond Park
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    Bushy Park

    Fungi in the Parks

    We've been taking autumn walks through the parks to survey and record an incredible array of fungi, slime moulds and lichen.

    The parks at work | Volunteering | Nature & wildlife | Biodiversity | Invertebrates | Plants & flowers
  • An old print showing the keeper's cottage sat behind a low wooden fence, surrounded by trees
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    Greenwich Park

    Old Keeper's Cottage

    Near Queen Elizabeth’s Oak in Greenwich Park, the remnants of a lost park building can just be seen.

    The parks at work | History & heritage | Archaeology

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