Restoration work starts on Ham Gate, Ham Dip and Martin’s Ponds and is planned to take place on the Isabella Plantation’s three ponds
Car launch impact on Park
The Range Rover launch on Sept 6 created damage and disturbance to the Park and its wildlife. Read about the full disturbing impact here
Licence application withdrawn
The Royal Ballet School has withdrawn its application to hold commercial events and the hearing has been cancelled
September Park diaries
Chicken of the Woods and other fungi are at their best during the autumn. Enjoy looking but don’t pick, as fungi are a vital part of Park ecology
Charge to use loos planned
The Royal Parks intends to charge 20p for using the public toilets in Richmond Park – as an alternative, they say, to closing the loos altogether
August Park diaries
After the excitement of Olympic cycling events, life gets back to normal in the Park with bracken rolling to preserve valuable acid grassland
Go batty with Discoverers!
Our activities programme for youngsters and their families, Discoverers, now has its own website – and an evening bat walk in the offing
Olympics cycling road races
A great event and great atmosphere – but also lessons for the future
Great photos, special price
A special offer on Alex Saberi’s stunning new book, featuring photographs of Richmond Park’s wildlife and landscape
New £50 Penalty Notices
Police officers are now able to issue £50 Penalty Notices for littering, cycling and dog fouling offences in The Royal Parks