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Herbaceous Border
This horticultural term applies to eye-catching borders filled with colourful herbaceous plants. Let’s find out more…
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ReadThe Royal Parks in photos - February
We look back at February in the Royal Parks through some of the best photos, past and present.
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Charles Dickens at Greenwich Fair
Over the centuries, many famous writers have found inspiration at Greenwich Park. Perhaps the most celebrated is Charles Dickens (1812-1870).
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Plants for a Purpose - spring 2025
Every season, new planting at Victoria Gate in Hyde Park will highlight a different purpose for plants – from food to medicines to textiles and dye.
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ReadThe Royal Parks in photos - January
We look back at January in the Royal Parks through some of the best photos, past and present.
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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 -
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Pollinators in the Making
Conservation of the brown hairstreak butterfly eggs and caterpillars, and maintaining its habitat.
Nature & wildlife | Biodiversity | Invertebrates | Plants & flowers -
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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 -
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Conduits in Greenwich Park
Read about Greenwich Park's historic underground water system.
History & heritage | Landmarks
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