A real asset to the Hampton Court Palace, Bushy Park boasts an area of 445 hectares and is the second largest of the Royal Parks. Home to around 320 free-roaming deer, sandpipers, herons, three species of native woodpeckers, warblers, finches, tits, redwing thrushes, frogs and toads this park is an exceptional example of distinctly rural character and rich wildlife.

The park is loved equally by those who enjoy picnics and those who like to take part in informal games that regularly take place in the open areas of grassland. Cycling is one of the more popular sports here as it is allowed on all roads in the park. The park is usually open 24 hours for pedestrians with limit hours between September and November.

This Tudor dynasty-old park contains beautiful woodland gardens, tree-lined vistas and a wilderness similar to Richmond Park. It is also famous for being home of the Diana Fountain which has the mile long Chestnut Avenue leading up to it.

Longford River is nine miles in length and runs outside the Park's boundaries creating a 'linear nature reserve' with its grass banks.

The Park host many events for children entertainment, park walks and concerts and is a very vibrant venue. A must if you visit Hampton Court Palace.

Visiting The Bushy Park, London:

Address: White Lodge, The Stockyard, Richmond upon Thames, London, TW12 2EJ

Telephone: +44 (0)20 8979 1586

Nearest Hotel : Quality Crown Hotel Kensington - This modern central London hotel is located close to Kensington's exclusive shopping and museums. With a tube station close by and easy access by road and rail from London Heathrow and London Gatwick, this London hotel combines country charm with amenities such as Air Conditioning, High Speed Internet Access and On-Demand Movies and CD's. There is also secure garage Car Parking.

Stop by at London's largest toyshop and immense shops at Regent Street in London!