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Richmond Park History and Features
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- Origins and Development
- London's largest royal park, covering over 2500 acres
- Created in 1637 by Charles I as hunting preserve
- Initially closed to public in 1751, later reopened in 1758
- Government administration began in 1851
- Notable Features
- Contains 30 lakes and ponds, including Pen Ponds
- Home to 40-acre Isabella Plantation with azaleas
- Features Pembroke Lodge, originally built for mole-catcher
- Contains Poets Corner with memorials to Ian Dury and James Thomson
- King Henry's Mound offers panoramic views of London
- Wildlife and Conservation
- Famous for red and fallow deer since 1637
- Contains over 1000 species of beetle
- Named London's largest Site of Special Scientific Interest
- Important wildlife conservation area
- Recreational Facilities
- Includes golf course, rugby pitches, and walking trails
- Features horse stables and bicycle rentals
- Houses Royal Ballet School at White Lodge
- Open to vehicles year-round, pedestrian gates open except during deer culls