Discover more about the Royal Parks

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

  • Hyde Park in summer
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    Greenwich Park

    Top things to do in the Royal Parks this summer

    From guided walks, citizen science projects, or just some good music, the Royal Parks has you covered this summer.

    Events & celebration | History & heritage | Nature & wildlife | Pastimes & wellbeing | Music | Shopping
  • Pond with water plants
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    Bushy Park

    Listen to the sounds of the subaquatic

    Underwater soundscapes from around the Royal Parks

    Nature & wildlife | Amphibians
  • Women celebrate VE Day on the steps of the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace
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    Bushy Park

    VE Day at The Royal Parks

    On 8 May 1945 crowds packed on to the Mall and surrounding Buckingham Palace to celebrate the end of the Second World War in Europe.

    Events & celebration | Celebrations | Special anniversaries | History & heritage | Second World War
  • A black swan gliding gracefully across a pond at dawn
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    The Royal Parks in photos - April

    As you might expect, plants and trees took centre stage this month. We hope you enjoyed the highlights of April as much as we did.

    The parks at work | Improvement projects | History & heritage | Historic Moments in time | The Royal Family | Nature & wildlife | Birds | Plants & flowers
  • Isabella Plantation
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    The Royal Parks in photos - March

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

    The parks at work | Improvement projects | Volunteering | History & heritage | Historic Moments in time | The Royal Family | Nature & wildlife | Plants & flowers
  • lesser calamint
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    The Regent's Park & Primrose Hill

    The Regent’s Park Planting Trial

    The planting trial will help build understanding on how different soil compositions affect plant growth and resilience.

    The parks at work | Improvement projects | Nature & wildlife | Plants & flowers
  • Skylark among wildflowers
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    Bushy Park

    Top five things to know about the soulful skylark

    The beloved skylark can be found in two of our largest Royal parks – Bushy and Richmond Parks.

    Nature & wildlife | Birds
  • Isabella Plantation in spring
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    Richmond Park

    Spring walkthrough: Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park

    Take a mindful journey through Richmond Park's Isabella Plantation, one of the highlights of spring in London.

    Virtual tour | Landmarks | Nature & wildlife
  • Bumblebee pollinating flower
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    Hyde Park

    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.

    Nature & wildlife | Biodiversity | Plants & flowers | Pastimes & wellbeing | Gardening

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