Richmond Park

Its ancient woods, rolling hills and wide-open grasslands are bursting with life – from historic herds of deer to birds, invertebrates, fungi and wildflowers. It’s no wonder that the park is London’s largest Site of Special Scientific Interest and a National Nature Reserve – there’s nowhere better to experience the great outdoors so close to the capital.

Enjoy the great outdoors at Richmond Park, home to wide open spaces and grasslands, ancient forests, fields of wildflowers, not to mention herds of deer and a wide variety of birds, bats and more. Activities include power kiting, horseback riding, golf and off-road biking. Be sure to save time to explore the Isabella Plantation woodland gardens, the Pembroke Lodge tea rooms and to take in views of St. Paul’s Cathedral from atop King Henry’s Mound.
Explore the winding woodland paths and streams of Isabella Plantation. Take cream tea in an 18th century garden, overlooking the Thames Valley. Revive body and soul in two beautiful gardens.
Richmond’s ‘secret garden’ – Isabella Plantation

Isabella Plantation is an enclosed, 40 acre woodland garden, an oasis in the heart of the park. A delightful place to wander at will along meandering streamside pathways under the shade of oak trees. Set within a Victorian woodland plantation, Isabella has been designed and planted to provide year-round colour: azaleas steal the show in early May, with vibrant acers in autumn and heathers in winter. It’s famous for its National Plant Collection of evergreen Kurume azaleas from Japan, and abundant spring-flowering camellias, magnolia and rhododendrons.

You’ll find plenty of benches, and many unusual trees and shrubs set amongst woodland and lawns, so it's easy to find a secluded corner to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

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