 | | | | | 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: | [email protected] | | 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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