After a six-month pilot and review, the Royal Parks has decided to retain the scheme of commercial dog walking licences in its original form
Work around Pembroke Lodge
Big improvements are underway around the entrance to Pembroke Lodge – and there’s an updated, redesigned Rose Garden to look forward to
The Park in January
Winter work continues with the reconstruction of the badly-eroded, sunken horse ride that runs from Martins Pond to Robin Hood gate.
December Park diaries
Sawyer’s Hill has become a popular place for people to see in the New Year, offering wonderful views of the London skyline. But don’t take fireworks!
Fun with old bones
Our Discoverers’ Skeleton Workshop was a great success – “educational but also great fun”, to quote one enthusiastic attendee
Things to look out for…
A round-up of forthcoming events in the Park, including more pond work and changes to the Isabella Plantation
November Park diaries
October 28th’s storm wasn’t as bad as the 1987 storm. There was plenty of tree damage in the Park, although luckily only one veteran oak succumbed
October in the Park
There are reptiles in the Park, but how many? The charity Froglife is carrying out a survey, using mats which they may be attracted to in spring
The Park in September
As the deer rut starts, dog walkers should take extra care in the Park, or even consider walking their dogs somewhere else for a while
August Park diaries
An abundance of squirrels, blue-green algae in the ponds and deer antlers revealed in their full majesty are all features of the Park this month