Historic Parkland, Ancient Woodland and Open Landscapes
Richmond Park is the largest of London’s Royal Parks, covering more than 2,500 acres of grassland, ancient woodland, ponds and open parkland in south-west London. Created as a royal hunting park in the 17th century, it is now one of the capital’s most distinctive green spaces, with free-roaming red and fallow deer and extensive areas to explore on foot.
Walking routes cross the park between woodland, grassland, ponds and viewpoints, providing a very different experience from the streets and built-up areas that surround it. Its scale makes Richmond Park a destination in its own right, whether explored as part of a day walk or a longer stay in this part of London.
Beyond the park, walking routes connect with Richmond, Petersham and the River Thames, while the Thames Path provides opportunities to continue through the wider landscape on foot. Wimbledon Common and other green spaces across south-west London also make it possible to combine the park with longer walks.
Use our Guides to plan your visit, discover Walking Breaks around Richmond Park, or explore longer self-guided Journeys through London and along the Thames.
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The Selwyn, Richmond
Richmond Park is London's largest Royal Park, with ancient woodland, open grassland, free-roaming deer and walking routes across one of the capital's most distinctive green spaces.
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