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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ReadCharles Dickens at Greenwich Park
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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ReadPlants 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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ReadSpring 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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ReadTop 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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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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ReadEnd 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.
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ReadGreenwich 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.
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ReadPollinators in the Making
Conservation of the brown hairstreak butterfly eggs and caterpillars, and maintaining its habitat.
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ReadThe Barrow Cemetery
Did you know that one of England’s best-preserved Anglo-Saxon barrow cemeteries can still be seen today in Greenwich Park?
