Richmond Park, Royal park in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England.
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.
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.
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.
The park can be entered through several gates, including Richmond, Ham, Kingston, and Roehampton. Parking areas are available at each entry point.
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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