Dating back to the early s, the area belonged to royalty, with names such as Edward and Henry VII involved. He brought red and fallow deer here and fully enclosed the park, much to the chagrin of the locals. Seeing the Richmond Park deer is one of the main reasons why visitors like to come here today. Such a huge expanse of rolling hills and woodlands provides the perfect canvas for many outdoor activities.
On a day when the sun is out, Londoners flock here to soak up the warmth and family days out are evident everywhere. With so much space, the opportunity to get involved in public games of sporting activities, or to hide away for some much-needed solitude are equally accessible. There are endless paths and cycleways throughout the park, making a casual stroll or bike ride easy to do.
The stunning Pembroke Lodge was once a little more modest. The former home of a resident mole catcher, it was a simple cottage in which to live. The passing of time and the arrival of more famous people including a Prime Minister saw the small house evolve into something grander. In the late s royalty in the name of the Countess of Pembroke took ownership and had the cottage extended. The Countess of Dunmore lived here during the mids until Queen Victoria handed it over to the Prime Minister of the day from where he conducted government business.
A variety of regal owners lived here up until World War II when it received some damage from bombing. After the war, perhaps when commercial realities overcame sympathetic ones, the government converted the lodge into flats for park workers and a cafeteria.
Taking tea, with a view to the west of London is the perfect tonic for a mid morning break. Spending time out in the gardens is also another relaxing way of enjoying your time here. Through a concerted effort by the park gardeners over many generations, a keyhole has been kept carefully manicured in a hedge, separating the mound from the eastern view.
I did manage to capture it though as proof it can be seen from here. It took us quite a while, and it was a significant walk, but it was worth it in the end. Besides, this park was made for walking, so what better incentive to get your walking shoes on than to have a goal at the end of it.
Our walk took us through beautiful forests of trees, providing the perfect sanctuary for many of the animals that call this park their home. Walking trails wind their way past lakes and ponds, all of which are a magnet for animals, particularly birds. They were here in great herds, casually going about their day grazing on the lawn. Deer are not a common occurrence back home in Australia so it was such a delight to see them here.
Tip : Be prepared to walk a fair bit to look for them. They generally move together in a herd, making them easy to spot when you eventually do find them. There are a lucky few who live in quite grand houses within the grounds of various Royal Parks.
There are several within Richmond Park also. This one was surrounded by amazing flower gardens. From what we could see, it looked amazing, almost like a gingerbread house.
Richmond Park is home to many birds including the beautiful swans that glide on the lakes and the parrots that can be found in the trees. It makes for some amazing plane spotting. One aspect of our visit to Richmond Park annoyed us enough to call it out specifically. Despite many signs advising not to get closer than 50 metres, common sense seems to evade a lot of people.
Time after time, we watched visitors with their cameras either rushing the animals from behind or just walking in amongst their herd. Notwithstanding the fact that there are possible safety issues for humans, it is totally unfair and unnecessary to impact the deer in this way.
Most of the time, the people we saw had zoom lenses and had absolutely no need to be doing this. From RIC, take a cab, public transportation, rental car, private vehicle, or app-based ride service to your desired location more information here. This bus makes eight stops throughout downtown. Buses arrive every 15 minutes and run seven days a week. It's the best option to navigate short trips throughout the city view the schedules and routes.
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