Bushy Park

My local park, and really wonderful to walk or cycle through. There are a couple of carparks if you’re coming from further away and the beautiful woodland gardens offer lots of quiet corners for a picnic. There’s a children’s playground and plenty of room for ball games close by and at the Kingston corner there’s a skateboard park which is very popular. It’s an SSI (site of special scientific interest) for grasses and there’s a conservation area for skylarks which nest here. It’s mostly pretty wild with fallow and red deer and well worth a visit. Chestnut Avenue which runs through the middle was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and is an impressive approach to Hampton Court just across the road.

The beautiful parks are one of my favourite reasons for living in South London
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This one is particularly lovely, with loads of deer roaming the grounds. The park is huge and you can easily get lost. It’s a great place to come for a summer picnic or an autumnal stroll!
If you’re really luck you might also see one of the pretty green parrots up in the trees!

I have visited this park more than any other location in London; mainly because I cycle through it every morning and evening in my work commute.
I have seen Bushy Park in the rain, in the snow, in the frost, in the fog. I have seen Bushy Park in the bright sunshine and also under moonlight. I feel I have seen Bushy Park as many ways as one can. And I am a fan.
When it rains it is tough, but for the mile the road takes me through the park, it doesn’t seem as bad. it is rarely that I don’t see any deer beside the road. The first time i saw them so close it blew my mind!
You will also see bright green parakeets in flocks flying overhead. You can see the swans and the geese as you pass the Golden Diana Fountain in the centre of the roundabout.
At night, there are old fashioned streetlights illuminating the road at open end, with the long straight portion being completely dark. You can only hear the deer and you get an adrenaline rush!
If you come on the weekend there are plenty of people when the sun is out, a car park and a childrens play area. If you come at 9am on a Saturday you will see ParkRunners (around 1000 people!) completing a 5 km run every week.
This park isnt as big or has the grandure that Richmond or St James parks have, but this is special and feels more personal.

Amazing park, I used to cycle and walk in it when I was a child and now I am in my 40’s it was nice to be able to bring my fiancée here to show her what it is like where I was brought up.
Tea rooms are an amazing addition to a brilliant park. :-)

The Woodland Gardens are simply lovely, especially in spring with camellias, azaleas and rhodedendrams, daffoldils, snowdrops etc! Parakeets and jays, rabbits and squirrels. Geese. Swans. Ducks. Fish, fishermen, ponds. Picnics. Get the picture yet?

Perfect park located next door (more or less) to Hampton court palace. Perfect for bike rides, but some areas bikes are not allowed. Some lovely garden areas (bikes aren’t allowed) are great for picnics. Great park. Perfect for Six PM or even AM. Great park.

Richmond Park’s less well-​known sister, just across the river between Hampton Wick and Hampton Court. Flat rather than hilly, treelined with clearly defined cycle paths, it’s a favourite for runners and cyclists as well as families (or anyone else) come to look at the waterfowl. Not commercialised, apart from one tea/​coffee/​snacks stall which is doing a great job. Plenty of deer. The old Water Gardens in the northwestern corner of the Park have been restored.
Being less wellknown than Richmond Park it is less crowded and feels safer being more open.

This is a lovely and very popular park in the Richmond are 2^nd only to Richmond Park. It has some really nice woodland gardens inside. Very popular at the weekends.

My favourite local park. Suitable for all. Different herds of deer roam freely — as do different tribes of people. Interesting mix of elite athletes, walkers, families having fun, nature lovers, cyclists, keep fit clubs, footballers, cricketers, frizbee throwers etc etc…

Easy to get in to as there are gates through the perimeter walls from all the local areas… Hampton Court, Kingston, Hampton Wick, Sandy Lane, Teddington, Hampton, Hampton Hill. Arrive on foot or by bus, train, cycle and car. Three areas are set aside as car parks — they are currently Free but there is talk of charges in the near future. From Teddington Gate turn left at the first road off from Chestnut Avenue and carry straight on when the road bends to the left — the car park is on the left hand side. If you follow the road round at the bend instead of going straight on you come to the Pheasantry Café and car park. The third car park is further along Chestnut Avenue towards Hampton Court Palace. It is on the left — off the Diana fountain roundabout (named after the Roman Godess of hunting but actually depicts her nymph Arethusa). The history of the park and the palace is fascinating.
My children loved the play area with its sandpit when they were young. It is at The Hampton Court Gate end of the park — keep to the left when you pass through the main gates. There are handy public toilets next to the play area. Ice Cream and snacks are sold at the mobile café in the car park a short walk from the playground.
Visit the newly restored Upper Lodge Water Gardens with its waterfall and the adjacent Brew House. Walking from Hampton Hill gate it is on the right — follow the path around the cricket pitch to the right of the gate and walk alongside the Longford river towards the waterfall.
The woodland gardens are a quiet oasis during the day — especially when they first open at 9am. (but are busier in spring and summer at the weekends). Really beautiful colours at the moment with Azaleas and Rhododendrons still in bloom. Watch out for the Parrakeets circling, tree creepers, ducks, ducklings, swans, cygnets, coots, moorhen, rabbits etc etc. Gates are locked at dusk and open again at 9am ish. The gardens are split in two sections running from the alleyway alongside Hampton Open Air pool to the totem pole and pool in the centre and round to Ash Walk. Cross Ash Walk to the next section which houses the new Pheasantry Information Centre and Café — also open everyday from 9 am and this area is dog and cyclist free if you have a phobia.
In the main park you can go Jogging, cycling, walking, nordic walking, dog walking, skating, kite flying, play, have picnics and watch nature. We all just need to be aware of other users and be courteous and friendly. Don’t speed in cars or on bikes (20mph limit — police are on the look out for idiots). Say please and thank you and smile! Move out of the way if you are walking 5 abreast on the path or have loads of children and dogs running around haphazardly where the cyclists have shared access. Don’t let dogs chase the deer.
The right to enjoy the parks comes with the responsibility to use them wisely.

I was surprised at how beautiful this park was. My only comment was please do not feed the deers they are supposed to be wild animals and feeding them makes them aggressive so of course they will chase you and your family!
A wonderful park though with water and family orientated so lots of fun to enjoy.

A MOOSE ATE MY SANDWICH!!!
Ok, ok… It was a deer… But hey, what an experience to have! Quietly looking over a picturesque pond eating an egg sandwich and, oh! There it goes!
Beautiful place to go for a peaceful and enjoyable stroll or indeed a picnic, the botanical gardens are a must see

Der Bushy Park ist meiner Meinung nach der schönste der royal parks.
Der Park ist riesig und der zweitgrößte der königlichen Parks. Er ist natürlich gehalten, es gibt keine designten Hecken oder ähnliches. Man findet immer wieder neue Plätze und mitten im Nirgendwo eine Bank zum Verweilen.
Mein Highlight sind die ca. 320 Hirsche, die im Park leben.
Außerdem gibt es noch so einge Cricket-​und Rugby-​Felder, einen Fluss, Gärten und vieles mehr.
Der Park beheimatet auch die ‘Diana-​Fountain’, die zum Gedenken an die Prinzessin aufgestellt wurde.

Simply amazing! It’s a royal park, which already says much about it. The deers roaming are an absolutely unique feature.
There are countries where one would have to wake up at 4 in the morning and stalk for hours before glimpsing the males, here you can record their court rituals in fall with an iPhone, being so close.
I’d be careful, though, not to be too close like some tourists I’ve seen who were clearly taking stupid risks (with their children). Pay attention to where all male are… We were watching one and just had time to jump aside when we heard another one running towards him from behind us. Somewhat startling, be these animals are so used to humans!

Henry VIII used to ride here. Deer still roam and enjoy the surroundings, so when you drive through you’ll have to keep your speed well-​down. It’s a pleasure to enjoy the relatively panoramic views that change with different light effects, according to the time of day and season.
It covers such a vast area that there are entrances (gates) via the Thames towpath walking towards Hampton Court from Kingston bridge, close to Hampton Wick, and in Hampton itself. I confess to being less familiar with it than with the more diverse, hillier Richmond Park.
I still find it a pleasure to wander-​in and it’s perfect for long ambling walks, on the flat. (Ideal when you’re not up to coping with hills). If you’re on your own you can explore at your leisure and take pleasure in spectating all the activity around you. Locals and regular visitors tend to be very friendly, if you’re lost, need some guidance or simply want to admire the dogs they’re walking

Bushey park is huge, you can walk for miles. Lots of dog-​walkers, families, joggers. There often seem to be organised running events on a Sunday morning, so the car park can get busy very quickly, it is not a particularly large car park, considering the size of the park.
Our dog loves it here because there is a lot of scrub and bushes and he gets to hunt for his ball — the only downside to this is that the deer are often sitting down and can be really camouflaged, so occasionally we all get a shock when they stand up because they have been interrupted by an over-​enthusiastic dog.
Lots of parakeets in the trees too, bright green and beautiful. Kids can the ducks on the ponds too.
Observe the speed limits in the park, there are police around and you will get a fine!

Der royal Bushy Park im Südwesten Londons erstreckt sich auf über 450 Hektar Fläche und ist damit der zweitgrößte der Königlichen Parks.
Eine unglaubliche Vielfalt an wildlebenden Tieren und Pflanzen ist hier beheimatet.
Desweiteren ist der Park auch die Heimat des weltweit ältesten Eishockeyclubs Teddington.
An der westlichen Grenze des Bushy Parks befindet sich ein beheizter Open-​Air-​Pool sowie ein Fitness-​Studio.
Auch Angler können hier ihrem Hobby frönen, z. B. ist es erlaubt, wer im Besitz einer Dauerkarte ist, in einem der drei Teiche zu angeln.
Jährlich genießen über zwei Millionen Besucher diesen beeindruckenden Park.

I took my son here all the time when he was small, we wondered at the great fountain and spied the deer. When he was learning to ride his bike he cycled around the more overgrown bits and I thought I had lost him., We had ice cream from the caravan and played in the sand pit and on the slides. Oh what memories!
Bushy park has reasonable parking which is free and a good childrens playground sited close to the Hampton Court entrance. There are toilet facilities and a pavilion to shelter in if it rains. It is wonderful to see the great stags lording it over the deer .They sit majestically or sometimes look menacingly at anyone who dares to walk too close to them. Diana’s fountain dominates the view on entering the park from the Hampton side. Great for Sunday walks.

Bushy Park is another of the huge royal parks in London. Like Richmond Park it has deer roaming around, which I get quite excited by! I think they’re amazing creatures.
Although it’s a great, open space with wildlife around, it’s not actually one of my favourite green spaces in London and the ‘energy’ of the place just doesn’t do it for me. I like that it’s more ‘rough n ready’ compared to the other parks, but, for me, it feels a bit lifeless.
Nevertheless, it’s still great to have green spaces like this in and around the city.
The park is obviously a hit with people who like to be in the great outdoors and for those walking their dogs.

Bushy Park is a relatively flat place with a number of tree lined minor roads passing though it. It does extend to Hampton Palace which is worth visiting too if you are in the area. There are herds of dear which make any visit exciting if you manage to see them too.

This is a lovely park, it is expansive and uncrowded, perfect for taking a picnic to. There are deer wandering in the park which give it an even more ‘wild’ feel. There is a decent sized car park just off the centre circle with a food van and in summer generally an ice cream van. This is very much an untouched park, pretty much left in its natural state. Hampton Court is just a short walk away which also offers beautiful gardens and scenery.

Lovely park, not far from Hampton Court Palace. Good play area for kids which includes a big sand pit and newly replaced swings and slides.
For the grown ups there are many places to sit in the play area and also the huge grassy areas. just don’t invade the deers territory!
There is usually an Ice Cream Truck and a very scenic lake to walk along as a nice end to the day.
Deers and the Lake provide excellent photograph oppertunities.

If you fancy a picnic, a walk, fishing or general enjoyment, then this park is perfect. It is great for enjoying the sun and getting out of town. The park is massive and you can walk to Hampton Court or just stroll about it. A perfect outdoor experince!