🦌 Richmond Park | A Painting Come to Life, with Deer in Blooming Gardens

#londontrips 📍 Richmond Park, Southwest London – London’s largest royal park where you might just wander into a scene from a Studio Ghibli film. 🚂 How to Get There Take the District Line to Richmond Station, then either walk for 20 minutes or hop on Bus 371 or 65 to reach the park. 🌿 What to Do in Richmond Park? 🦌 Deer Spotting – Meet Over 600 Wild Deer Home to 600+ red and fallow deer, Richmond Park is the ultimate nature escape within the city. Best spots to find deer: ✅ Pen Ponds – Calm lakeside where deer often gather. ✅ Isabella Plantation area – A quiet woodland where deer roam freely. Tip: Keep a respectful distance. No feeding allowed – but photos? Yes, please! 🌸 Get Lost in a Fairytale Forest: Isabella Plantation This secret garden blooms with azaleas and cherry blossoms in spring and summer. Wander among winding paths, quiet ponds, and shaded glades — it’s like stepping into a Ghibli animation! 🏞 Climb to King Henry’s Mound – A View Fit for Royalty This is the highest point in the park, offering a rare sightline straight to St. Paul’s Cathedral in Central London. Legend says King Henry VIII once stood here, waiting for a signal confirming Anne Boleyn’s fate… 🚴♀️ Cycle or Picnic Like a Local Rent a bike (available near park entrances) and cycle the scenic loop trail. Or simply spread out a picnic blanket on the grass with sandwiches, fruit, and a pot of English tea. It’s the perfect way to experience London’s countryside charm without ever leaving the city.