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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Spring Blooms in the Royal Parks
As the days grow longer and the air fills with birdsong, the first blooms of spring begin to emerge in the Royal Parks.
Top things to do in the Royal Parks this spring
It’s time to turn down your thermostat – spring in London is here and there’s plenty to do and enjoy in the Royal Parks.
Ten things you might not know about cherry trees
The different varieties of cherry trees around the Royal Parks are some the most popular sights in London each spring
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Spring Blooms in the Royal Parks
As the days grow longer and the air fills with birdsong, the first blooms of spring begin to emerge in the Royal Parks.
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Top things to do in the Royal Parks this spring
It’s time to turn down your thermostat – spring in London is here and there’s plenty to do and enjoy in the Royal Parks.
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Ten things you might not know about cherry trees
The different varieties of cherry trees around the Royal Parks are some the most popular sights in London each spring
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ReadPlants for a purpose - winter 2023
Every season, new planting at Victoria Gate in Hyde Park will reveal a different purpose for plants – from food and fuel to medicine and materials.
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ReadHyde Park Pet Cemetery
One of the first public pet cemeteries in the UK, over 1,000 dogs and cats have been laid to rest here.
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ReadJoe 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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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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ReadGhosts of the Royal Parks
Tales from the archives of a few of the ghosts people have reported seeing in London's Royal Parks.
