Richmond Park NNR
Richmond Park is London's largest NNR. It is notable for its rare beetles which feed on dead and decaying wood.
County: Greater London
Main habitats: Woodland, Lowland Grassland
Natural Area: London Basin
Area: 847 Ha
Site Map: Nature on the Map
Although most NNRs are managed by Natural England, 88 are wholly or partly managed by other bodies approved by Council, under Section 35 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Richmond Park NNR is owned and managed by the Royal Parks Agency.
In many ways the deer park has remained unchanged since the 17th century and is a habitat which supports many of the plants and animals which were found there then.
Location and access
By car access is via minor roads from the A3, A205, A306, A307 and B353. There are six car parks within the park.
The nearest train station is Richmond one km to the north served by South West Trains and the District Line of the London Underground.
The park is opened each day at dawn and closed at dusk.
Facilities
Toilets including some with disabled access and a variety of cafes and refreshment facilities are available throughout the park.
Land Marks
This site is one of the reserves featured in Land Marks, a colour 140-page softback book detailing the fascinating and often complex history of 21 English NNRs. Contemporary photographs, historic paintings and illustrations complement detailed descriptions of these reserves, the historic personalities associated with them, and their wildlife interest.
