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  • The two freshwater inlets in The Round Pond are affectionately known as 'mushrooms'
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    Hyde Park

    The water features of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens

    The water features of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens

    History & heritage | Nature & wildlife
  • Trooping the Colour
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    St. James's Park

    Trooping the Colour

    Learn about the national events and celebrations hosted in the Royal Parks, including Trooping the Colour and other memorable moments.

    The parks at work | Events & celebration | Celebrations | Royal occasions | History & heritage
  • Rotten Row and Hyde Park Corner
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    Hyde Park

    Rotten Row

    Find out more about the history of Rotten Row in Hyde Park

    History & heritage | Landmarks
  • Skylark with a green caterpillar in its beak
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    Dawn Chorus

    Tune in to learn more about what Dawn Chorus is and why it only happens during a short window in spring.

    Nature & wildlife | Birds
  • St. James's Park pelicans
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    St. James's Park

    The Pelicans of St. James's Park

    In this podcast we interview Hugh Smith, our wildlife officer. Hugh looks after and feeds our resident pelicans and other wildlife in St James's Park.

    The parks at work | Staff & trustees | Nature & wildlife | Birds
  • Natterer's bat
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    UK Bat Species

    Bats are amazing creatures. Found across the world, they’re the only true flying mammal, and one of our most misunderstood species.

    Nature & wildlife | Mammals
  • A painting of the front of the Crystal Palace Great Exhibition building
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    Hyde Park

    The Great Exhibition of 1851 in Hyde Park

    The Great Exhibition of 1851 was held in the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park

    History & heritage | Historic Moments in time | Landmarks | The Royal Family
  • Ladies walking through the Isabella Plantation
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    Brompton Cemetery

    The best nature walks in London

    A selection of the best nature walks in London for you to enjoy

    Nature & wildlife | Pastimes & wellbeing

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