Richmond Park

Richmond Park is London’s largest royal park, covering 2,500 acres. It would be quite possible to spend an entire day exploring! However, schedule in a long morning – or afternoon – and enjoy an extensive exploration of your chosen part of the park, plus time to enjoy a meal at one of Richmond Park’s cafes. No trip to Richmond Park is complete without attempting to catch a glimpse of the park’s herd of 650 deer.

Also make time to fully explore the bucolic Isabella Plantation, a 40-acre woodland garden crammed with an amazing variety of Azaleas, Rhododendrons, and Camellias. Take a seat alongside the lake or practice your photography skills capturing those vibrant blooms. If you’re feeling active, make use of the park’s facilities for golfing, horse riding, off-road cycling, and power kiting. Or, go in another direction and treat yourself to afternoon tea at the Pembroke Lodge. After eating, head up King Henry’s Mound in Pembroke Lodge Gardens. This prehistoric burial chamber now provides panoramic views of London including – if you’re lucky – a little peak of St Paul’s Cathedral through a special gap in the hedge.

• Address: Kings Rd, Surrey, London, TW10 5HS
• Transport: Tube (Richmond)
• TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5/5
• Website: https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/richmond-park
• Contact: 020 8948 3209