Meander along the banks of the Thames

The Old Deer Park is a historic, 148-acre crown estate park in Richmond, southwest London, that serves as a major hub for sport, relaxation, and history. Situated next to the River Thames, it offers vast open lawns and connects directly to the historical King's Observatory.

Enjoy a 45 minute introduction to Nordic Walking on the green, following the INWA 10-step method, under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Nordic Walking is a fun sport that uses 90% of your skeletal muscles and uses 46% more energy than walking alone with minimal perceived increase in effort. It is good for posture, protects lower limbs and promotes mindfulness and wellbeing

Petersham Meadows is a famous 24-acre historic water meadow located alongside the River Thames in Richmond, London, famed for its pastoral beauty and grazing cattle and managed by the National Trust.

Richmond Park is London's largest of eight Royal Parks, spanning 2,500 acres, and is a designated National Nature Reserve famous for its free-roaming herds of red and fallow deer. Entry to the park is completely free of charge. It boasts: 630 Red and fallow deer; 11 species of bats foxes, rabbits, voles & shrews; 144+ bird species: birds of prey, ground-nesting birds & waterfowl; plus the Royal Oak, beech, sweet chestnut, horse chestnut & hawthorn trees.

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White Lodge is a historic Grade I listed Georgian house located deep within the centre of Richmond Park. Originally built between 1727 and 1730 as a royal hunting lodge for King George II, the building today serves as the permanent home of The Royal Ballet Lower School, instructing elite young dancers aged 11 to 16.

An amazing (protected) view all the way to St. Paul’s Cathedral

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