Discover more about the Royal Parks

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

  • A Queen buff tail Bumblebee sourcing nectar from a flower
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    The Queen bees need you!

    Discover how to support queen bumblebees and learn about their nesting habits and diet. Explore how Royal Parks initiatives aid bumblebee conservation.

    Nature & wildlife | Invertebrates
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    Hyde Park

    The history of Gay Pride at Hyde Park, London

    Explore the history of Gay Pride at Hyde Park, London, including the first pride march in the UK 1972. Discover the journey of LGBTQ+ activism.

    History & heritage | Historic Moments in time
  • A black and white group image of Second World War United States airmen. Trees and huts in Bushy Park can be seen behind.
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    Bushy Park

    Bushy Park's own 'Masters of the Air'

    When you’re taking a walk through Bushy Park it can be hard to imagine that the park has a fascinating military past.

    History & heritage | Second World War
  • Aerial view of the trees in Greenwich Park
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    Discover the trees of the Royal Parks

    The 170,000 mature trees, young trees and shrubs within the Royal Parks are London’s living history. Use this guide to explore this fascinating history.

    History & heritage | Nature & wildlife | Trees
  • A man giving the peace sign in Hyde Park
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    Nature's impact on mental health & wellbeing

    Discover the healing power of nature for mental health. Learn how outdoor activities and connecting with nature boost wellbeing with The Royal Parks.

    Nature & wildlife | Pastimes & wellbeing
  • A view looking down the Grand Ascent over Greenwich Park toward Canary Wharf, it is a sunny day and the sky is blue as the volunteers start digging the trench in the foreground.
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    Greenwich Park

    A dig with a grand view

    Over the past few months, the archaeology team have been working on the Grand Ascent, the slope below the General Wolfe statue.

    Volunteering | History & heritage | Archaeology
  •  Rowan tree in the cemetery
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    The trees of the Royal Parks

    As the biggest plants on the planet, the trees in the Royal Parks give us oxygen, store carbon, stabilise the soil and give life to London’s wildlife.

    Nature & wildlife | Trees
  • A photo of Alice Elizabeth Jarman
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    Kensington Gardens

    The Story of Alice Elizabeth Jarman

    The story of one woman’s tragic murder – a glimpse into women’s lives, wartime London and the history of Kensington Gardens.

    History & heritage | Historical figures
  • Glass bottles filled with various herbs and flowers
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    Hyde Park

    Plants 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.

    Nature & wildlife | Pastimes & wellbeing

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