Richmond Park, Royal park in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England.
Description
Richmond Park is a large park in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, covering around 1,000 hectares of protected land. The area hosts ancient woodlands, grasslands, and numerous ponds scattered across its terrain.
History
Charles I established Richmond Park in 1625 as a deer park to reserve hunting grounds. The land was walled off to protect the territory and the wildlife.
Culture
The Royal Ballet School is based at White Lodge, a former royal hunting lodge set within the parkland. This Georgian building is home to young dancers training in their craft.
Practical
The park can be entered through several gates, including Richmond, Ham, Kingston, and Roehampton. Parking areas are available at each entry point.
Did you know?
From King Henry's Mound, the view to St Paul's Cathedral runs through a protected corridor spanning roughly 10 miles across London. This sightline has existed for several centuries and remains guarded against all tall construction projects.
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White Lodge
788 m
East Sheen Common
888 m
South African War Memorial, Richmond Cemetery
1.2 km
Bromhead Memorial
1.3 km
Christ Church
1.2 km
Church of England Chapel Richmond Cemetery
1.3 km50 and 52, Christ Church Road Sw14
1.3 kmRailings To Christ Church
1.2 km58 and 60, Christ Church Road
1.2 km
The Buxton Monument, East Sheen Cemetery
1.3 km
The Lancaster Monument, East Sheen Cemetery
1.3 km
Watney Combe Reid War Memorial
1.3 kmGates To Highgate House
1.2 kmThe Halsteads
1.1 kmOutbuilding To North Of The Halsteads
1.1 kmWest Lodge
1.2 kmCentral Block Of Kingsmead And Grove Road Hospital
1.3 km
Milestone, Sheen Lane, S end, opp gate of Richmond Park
959 m
Milestone, Roehampton Gate
1.3 km
Milestone, Beckwith Bridge
1.3 km264, Sheen Lane
976 mGamelarder To North, In Courtyard Of Bog Lodge
679 mBog Lodge
649 mCemetery Chapel
1.2 kmWhite Lodge Museum
787 mPercy Lodge
1.2 km44-48, Christ Church Road Sw14
1.3 kmScenic viewpoint
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