The meridian line in Greenwich represents the Prime Meridian of the world, Longitude Zero (0° 0' 0"). Every place on the Earth is measured in terms of its angle east or west from this line. Since 1884 ...

This steep mound is located in Pembroke Lodge Gardens. It is actually a prehistoric burial chamber from the Bronze Age and later was used as a viewpoint for hunting and falconry. It is thought that ...

You'll find the recently refurbished Pavilion Café at the top of the hill by the Royal Observatory. Built in 1906, this octagonal building is topped by a dovecote with a weather vane depicting Nelson ...

This charming landscape has watched over the ever-changing city of London for hundreds of years. Greenwich Park has welcomed generations of visitors – from ancient Romans and Anglo-Saxons to Tudor ...

We are the charity that cares for the most famous collection of urban parks in the world. We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s ...

Once upon a time, this park was the private playground of the nobility. Dreamed up by Queen Caroline in the 18th century, these celebrated gardens were originally part of Kensington Palace. Today, ...

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Pomp and circumstance. Buckingham Palace. And a princely pod of pelicans!

Located besides Queen Anne's Alcove, the Italian Gardens Café has a delicious range of food and drinks on offer. Whether you’re on your morning commute or taking a stroll through the gardens, stop in ...

St James’s Café is an oasis in the heart of St James’s Park. Surrounded by a rich abundance of flora and fauna, enjoy stunning views of the lake and fountain from the contemporary roof terrace, ...

Hello and welcome to our Royal Parks shop! Our doors opened in 2023, offering you the chance to shop unique ranges of gifts, homewares, prints, books and garden accessories, as well as beautiful ...

The Royal Parks are one of London’s most effective green assets against climate change. When we at The Royal Parks charity declared a climate emergency in 2020, we put nature conservation and fighting ...