RICHMOND PARKThe 955 hectare (2360 acres) park was enclosed as a hunting park by Charles 1 in 1637, and is one of the largest open spaces in London.
Essential to it's character is the rich landscape of semi-natural acidic grassland, areas of bog and bracken, wetland,woodland and ancient parkland trees, herds of fallow and red deer still roam.
In 1992 the park was designated as an S.S.I.
144 species of bird have been recorded of which 63 species breed within the park, including all 3 woodpeckers, kestrel, Little and Tawny Owl, waterfowl and a small Heronry.
Due to the sterling work of the Park conservators, Skylark declining in the countryside,has doubled in the Park.
Over 1,000 species of beetle (1/4 of the British List) have been recorded in the park. It is also the UK stronghold of the endangered Stag Beetle.
Opening times 7.00 am to Dusk (Summer)
7.30 am to Dusk (Winter )
By Train to Richmond then 371 to Richmond Gate
Buses K3,265 stop at Robin Hood Gate
33, 337 and 493 stop at East Sheen
There are plenty of car-parks in the park
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