Richmond Park

The largest Royal Park in London and home to around 650 free roaming deer.

Enclosed as a hunting park by Charles 1st, – amid much opposition, – but today offering a pastoral haven close to London with views to the City and St Pauls. Comprising nearly 2500 acres, the Park is designated as a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation. It also includes the buildings of the Royal Ballet School and Pembroke Lodge, former home of prime minister John Russell and philosopher Bertrand Russell.