Bushy Park

🌅 An array of different morning views across the park this week

📸 Sue Lindenberg

⚠️ Due to predicted high winds on Thursday 22 August, the Water Gardens, Woodland Gardens, Upper Lodge Water Gardens and playground will all be closed to the public all day,

☕ The Pheasantry Café will remain open as normal but access to the Woodland Gardens beyond the café’s doors and windows will be closed.

🌳 We'd also advise visitors not to seek shelter under trees during the high winds.

We're sorry for any inconvenience that these closures may cause.

The dance of nature! 🐦 🌅

📍 Bushy Park

📸 Sue Lindenberg

Poetry in motion! 🌇

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📸 Sue Lindenberg

☀️ A morning breather

🦌 Heading into Bushy Park or Richmond Park, remember to help us Keep Wildlife Wild by staying 50m away from our resident deer.

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📸 Lesley Marshall

The sun playing hide and seek through the trees at Bushy Park.

📸 Lesley Marshall

Serene views at Bushy Park.

📷 Lesley Marshall

Poppy - pollinators playground

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📷 Lesley Marshall

Deer birthing season has concluded, and it is no longer compulsory to have your dog on a lead in Bushy Park and Richmond Park.

We appreciate everyone who adhered to the guidelines over the past three months.

Please continue to keep a safe distance of 50 metres from the deer to help 🦌

More info:

Deer safety advice The deer in Richmond and Bushy Park are wild and can be unpredictable. Read our safety advice for park visitors including photographers and dog walkers.

Kick-off your summer adventures with the The Field Studies Council family events.

Experience the wonders of nature with a selection of activities, from exploring intriguing insects to mastering orienteering.

An all-ages, all-fun season awaits you. Register now:

Field Studies Council: Family Events Join the Field Studies Council and take part in nature-based family fun for all ages.

Majestic 🦢

📍 Bushy Park

📸 Sue Lindenberg

🌅 A beautiful golden, misty and hazy start to the day.

🦌 Friendly reminder: keep at least 50 metres away from deer in order to help keep wildlife wild.

📸 Sue Lindenberg

Bushy Park has been recognised as one of the best parks in the country after being re-awarded Green Flag Award status 💚

The award is the UK and international quality mark for parks and green spaces 🌲 🌺 🌳

Read more, here 🔽

London's Royal Parks retain coveted Green Flag Awards London's Royal Parks retain their Green Flag Awards, recognising them among the country's best parks

What do you call a bald heron? Hair-off! 🦩✨

📍 Bushy Park

📸 Lesley Marshall

🌅 As the sun breaks through

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📸 Lesley Marshall

A fabulous sunset over Bushy Park! ☀️ 🌆

📸: Astrid Tontson

Thank you to the Thames Landscape Strategy team who had a successful plastic blitz session along the Longford River this week as part of London Rivers Week 🌊

The team noted that litter had thankfully decreased along this stretch of the river in Feltham during the last three years 🙌

The river runs through Bushy Park and our team has responsibility for the river bed and immediate banks of the river along its course.

This Insect Week, let's celebrate dung beetles!

These tiny eco-heroes keep our parks thriving by recycling nutrients and fertilizing soil. 🌿✨

Learn more about the dung beetles of Bushy Park here: https://tinyurl.com/mrjnja9v.

☀️ A stunning summer sunrise

📸 Sue Lindenberg

Did you know red deer calves are born with spots to camouflage from predators? They lose them a few months later 🦌

Learn about deer birthing season ▶️ https://tinyurl.com/bhbefbrs

🔔 Please keep at least 50 meters away from all deer during birthing season. Dog walkers, keep dogs on leads in Bushy Park protect the deer by respecting their privacy.

📷 Lesley Marshall

It's the summer solstice! ☀️

Take some time today to relax and enjoy the longest day of the year in one of the Royal Parks 🌳🌺

📍 Bushy Park

📸 Lesley Marshall

Delving into our Green Futures programme and its incredible impact!🌿

Over the past academic year, we've connected young people with nature through conservation days at Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, and Bushy Park.

We've engaged 59 Year 12 leaders and 551 KS3 students from five schools, including The Hurlingham Academy, The Grey Coat Hospital School, St. Cecilia's Church of England School, Tiffin Girls' School, and Ricards Lodge High School.

Together, we're nurturing a passion for nature conservation and heritage. 🌱✨

A big thank you to the Kusama Trust for supporting this work!

Learn more about the project: https://www.royalparks.org.uk/learn/schools/projects

Pink, blue, and orange hues lighting up Bushy Park! 🌸

📸 Sue Lindenberg

THANK YOU! 🌟

We were deeply moved by the stories and experiences you shared on our recent Bushy Park D-Day content. Thank you all for your lovely comments! 💬❤️

Phil, Park Manager of Bushy Park, also wants to express his gratitude:

“On behalf of the Bushy Park team, a big thank you for your responses to our Operation Bushy Park project. It’s been fantastic to see so many people engaging with our digital exhibition and podcast, and sharing their personal stories. We’ve loved learning more about Bushy Park’s history from all of you!”

It's heart-warming to witness such community togetherness, and we hope to keep fostering this spirit in our parks! 🌳✨

Explore our Operation Bushy Park digital exhibition, here: https://tinyurl.com/nefa3sr6

We’re pleased to announce that Matthew Pottage is stepping into our new role of Head of Horticulture and Landscape Strategy at The Royal Parks charity.

In this role, Matthew will oversee the horticultural landscape across the Royal Parks. This includes management of key initiatives such as restoration projects across Richmond Park and Bushy Park, as well as the latest flagship project to create a new garden in The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill to commemorate the life and work of Queen Elizabeth II.

Read the full Press Release here: https://tinyurl.com/3d8zju3x

Feathered warden's watchful gaze over Bushy Park 📍

Egret on duty! 🐦

📷: Astrid Tontson

Dive into summer and immerse yourself into the bliss of nature by lending a helping hand with our Young Adult Volunteering sessions! 👬

From hands-on conservation skills to environmental careers, our volunteering program in London's beautiful parks like The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Hyde Park and Bushy Park welcomes everyone aged 16-21. 🏞️

Let's transform into a summer of giving back!

More info: https://bit.ly/3RFcCgT 🌳🌿

Made possible thanks to People's Postcode Lottery players who have raised over £6.2 million to help the Royal Parks charity support nature for future generations.

Young Adult Volunteering Are you aged 16-21? Explore urban nature and meet new friends while volunteering.

Heading to Bushy Park?

Here are six essentials you need to know about deer birthing season: https://bit.ly/3UQRl5G 🦌

Show your respect to our beautiful deer by maintaining at least 50 metres distance. 🍃 And for our lovely dog walkers, remember the leads are compulsory from 1 May to 31 July.

Let's enjoy the parks responsibly!

Ethereal images of the lush mist in Bushy Park, magnificently framed by the talented .lindenberg.7

📷: Sue Lindenberg