The Park has won a Green Flag award for the fifth year running. Hare bells are flowering and deer are thrashing off the
Transfer of Park to Mayor
The Mayor won’t get control of the Royal Parks, but he will have a lot more power over what happens in them. Read the government statement
New Family Trails guide
Specially for families – the Friends’ beautifully-illustrated new book of discovery trails, each with 20 brilliant things to see and do
Olympic cycling test run
Gridlock and 12,000-strong crowds are predicted for August 14, the date of the road cycling test event through the Park
Boost for Isabella project
Good to see visitors contributing generously to the donation boxes at the Isabella Plantation gates, helping match Lottery funding
Friends oppose Park screenings
The planned cinema events in the Park could damage Park wildlife, including little owls – and set a disturbing precedent for the future
Icing on the cake for Friends
On a glorious June evening, nearly 200 Friends gathered at Pembroke Lodge to celebrate the FRP’s 50th birthday and admire a spectacular cake
July Park and Isabella diaries
Changes are afoot in the Park as a result of government spending cuts. On a more cheerful note, we hope the Park will soon have a sand martin bank
June Park and Isabella diary
Following unusually warm weather, the deer have started to give birth very early this year. Baby red deer are already walking with the herd…
May Park and Isabella diary
Volunteers will be inspecting the Park’s oak trees for signs of the Oak Processionary Moth – a recent arrival which threatens both trees and people