The most beautiful public parks in the UK

Visit Richmond Park, a real nature oasis in London, and you won’t feel like you’re still in the city! More than just a park, it is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a special Area of Conservation and the largest of London’s Royal Parks.

Created by Charles I in 1634 as a deer park, it is now a place of major interest where you can walk, jog, run, cycle, stroll and explore almost 1,000 hectares of countryside. Don’t miss the two ponds in winter for watching ice skating ducks, the bracken in the spring, the sunsets from Pembroke Lodge with a cup of tea and the incredible view over St Paul’s Cathedral and London from King Henry’s mound!

Richmond Park is beautiful all year round, from the bright greens of spring to the orange leaves of autumn and there is always plenty going on!