The Royal Parks | London’s Royal Parks
WEBVictoria Tower Gardens is a small pocket of green space in the heart of Westminster that's home to a number of memorials. Life flourishes in the Royal Parks, and we want to keep it thriving for decades to come. We're the charity that cares for London’s eight Royal Parks, the most famous collection of urban parks in the world.
London's Royal Parks | The Royal Parks
WEBThere are eight Royal Parks in London, and we also look after Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. You can explore any Royal Park for free, to relax in acres of beautiful, natural parkland and discover a wide range of things to see and do. Whether you’ve got a Royal Park on your doorstep, or you’re just in town for a few days ...
Visit - The Royal Parks
WEBThe Royal Parks. Big enough to host millions of people watching historic events, entertain thousands at live music concerts, or for 16,000 Royal Parks Half runners to cross the finish line. Quiet enough for you to discover a secluded spot beneath a favourite tree, take a beautiful walk in nature, or ...
Richmond Park | The Royal Parks
WEBJun 20, 2024 · Welcome to Richmond Park. This extraordinary landscape has been shaped by nature for over 700 years. Its ancient woods, rolling hills and wide-open grasslands are bursting with life – from historic herds of deer to birds, invertebrates, fungi and wildflowers. It’s no wonder that the park is London’s largest Site of Special Scientific ...
St. James's Park | The Royal Parks
WEBThis is the most royal of London’s Royal Parks. Shaped by generations of monarchs and bordered by three royal palaces, St. James’s Park is the home of ceremonial events in the capital. From royal weddings and jubilees to military parades and state celebrations – this is the park where history is made. Come and explore it for yourself….
Hyde Park | The Royal Parks
WEBSep 6, 2024 · This vast open space in the heart of the city is packed with things to discover. At its heart is the Serpentine, boasting panoramic lake-side paths, waterfront cafes, the official Royal Parks shop, and an abundance of wildlife to spot.Look out for the heron under the bridge – and hardy swimmers at the Lido, home to the oldest swimming club in Britain.
Things to see & do - The Royal Parks
WEBCatch sight of the elusive Kingfisher at Bushy Park’s Upper Lodge Water Gardens, an historic hidden gem. Pull up a deckchair in The Green Park as part of your visit to Buckingham Palace. Admire the stunning view across London from Greenwich Park. Take a boat out in Hyde Park, and stop by The Royal Parks shop as part of your visit.
Things to do in St. James's Park - The Royal Parks
WEBTake a stroll to Duck Island or the seven-mile Diana Memorial Walk through four Royal Parks. Take tea at a café by The Mall. Take a working lunch in the sunshine. Make friends with a pelican. Take in the view. Take your time. St. James’s Park has so much to …
About The Royal Parks | The Royal Parks
WEBThe Royal Parks – where life flourishes. For many of us, the Royal Parks are part of our everyday lives. We visit to meet up with friends and family, to discover things about nature, history or wildlife that we didn’t know before. We visit to see the seasons change or the sun set, to watch an amazing live concert or ceremonial event.
The history of St. James's Park - The Royal Parks
WEBSt. James’s Park and the Tudors. In 1532, King Henry VIII added St. James’s to his royal collection of deer parks, fenced it off to the general public and built the hunting lodge that would become the Palace of St James's. The park was a Tudor playground for jousting, fetes and festivals.