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  1. Richmond Park, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, is the largest of London's Royal Parks and is of national and international importance for wildlife conservation. It was created by Charles I in the 17th century [2] as a deer park.

  2. 23 de ene. de 2024 · Richmond Park has changed little in 800 years. Once a favoured royal hunting ground, it is the largest Royal Park in London. Thanks to its flourishing biodiversity, it is a National Nature Reserve, London’s largest Site of Special Scientific Interest and a European Special Area of Conservation.

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    The park’s close royal ties begin with Edward I when it was known as the ‘Manor of Sheen’. It was changed to Richmond during Henry VII’s reign. In 1625 Charles I used the area as a refuge from an outbreak of the plague in London and subsequently turned the land into a red and fallow deer park. Whilst retaining a pedestrian right of way, he also dec...

    The park is still home to approximately 650 deer, and is primarily known for its woodland and grassland. It is also home to 30 lakes and ponds, historic buildings, gardens (such as the Isabella Plantation) and recreational activities including horse-riding. The park is famous for its uninterrupted view of St Paul’s Cathedral in central London, some...

    The nearest station is Richmond Station, approximately 20 minutes by train from London Waterloo; both National Rail trains and the District Line tube use the station. From Richmond Station, catch the 371 or 65 buses to the pedestrian gate at Petersham. There are many bus routes near the different gate entrances to the park, with the park a short wa...

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  3. Richmond Park, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, is the largest of London's Royal Parks and is of national and international importance for wildlife conservation. It was created by Charles I in the 17th century as a deer park.

  4. 7 de mar. de 2024 · Welcome to Richmond Park, one of London’s eight Royal Parks, covering 2,500 acres and home to ancient trees, herds of deer and the Isabella Plantation.

  5. Richmond Park is London's largest Royal Park and the largest urban park in Europe, covering an area of 2,500 acres. It is a National Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, of both national and international importance for wildlife conservation.