 | | | | | Richmond Park - Visitor
Guide | | Address: | Richmond
Park Office, Holly Lodge, Bog Lodge Yard, Richmond Park, Surrey. | | Postcode: | TW10 5HS | | Telephone: | 020
8948 3209 | | e-mail: |
richmond@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk |
| Fax: | 020 8332
2730 | | Key attractions: | The
Isabella plantation. Fishing. Wildlife watching/rambling. Horse riding. | | Essential kit: | Binoculars
for bird watching. A telescope provides even greater magnification (up to 60 times
more) than binoculars for serious bird watchers. | | Facilities: | Cafes,
restaurants and refreshment points with indoor and outdoor seating at several
locations within the park. | | Nature
watching: | Best season: year round. Autumn is a
good time for deer watching during the rutting season, but keep to a safe distance. | | Access: | The
gardens and paths are largely wheelchair friendly.
There are disabled toilets
and a disabled-badge-holders only car park for the Isabella Plantation, accessible
via Ham Cross. | | Getting
there: | Richmond Park is located
approximately 20 minutes from the heart of London. There are six car parks within
Richmond Park which are clearly marked on maps available from the site. Visitors
are reminded not to park on the roads or grassland.
The nearest train
service is Richmond Station (District Line).
The 190, 391 and 419 bus services
run from Hammersmith Bus Station directly to Richmond. Tube service. | | Opening times: | Year
round, from 7am in summer and 7.30am in winter, closing at dusk. Specific opening
and closing times can be downloaded from the official website. | | Charges: | Not applicable. |
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