Richmond Park
A historic deer park in London, a National Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest, offering vast landscapes, diverse wildlife, and scenic trails.

📜 Historic deer park and National Nature Reserve in London, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
🔍 Home to herds of red and fallow deer, ancient trees, and diverse wildlife.

Why Go

🦌 Observe wild deer herds up close (especially during rutting season)🚶 Explore scenic Tamsin Trail (7 miles) for walks, jogging, cycling🌸 Visit Isabella Plantation's Victorian garden🌳 Discover ancient trees, rolling hills, and diverse nature panoramic views from King Henry's Mound to St Paul's Cathedral

Why Avoid

⚠️ Stags can be aggressive during autumn rutting season (Oct/Nov)

Tips

👀 Watch stags from a distance with binoculars during rutting season.
🚌 Use public transit: District line to Richmond Park station, then bus 371 or 65 to Pedestrian gate at Petersham stop.

🅿️ Parking Vehicle gates open 7:30am - 4:15pm.

Hours

🕒 Pedestrian gates 24/7; vehicle gates 7:30am - 4:15pm.

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