London's largest Site of Special Scientific Interest and a National Nature Reserve: ancient woods and open grassland with herds of red and fallow deer roaming free, 45 minutes from central London. From King Henry's Mound there is a protected view all the way to St Paul's Cathedral.
- Address
- Richmond Park, Richmond TW10 5HS
- Hours
- Pedestrian gates open 24 hours; vehicle gates 07:00-18:45 (Royal Parks, autumn)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 3 h
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- £
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- King Henry's Mound is near the Petersham Gate; Pembroke Lodge, a Georgian mansion with tea rooms, has views over the Thames Valley
- Walkers, runners and cyclists use the Tamsin Trail, about 7 miles (11 km) around the park
- Visit the Isabella Plantation in April and May for the azaleas and rhododendrons