News
Find out what's going on at the Royal Parks Foundation and across all eight of London's magical Royal Parks.
"Royal Parks Foundation" news stories:
21 September 2016Relax, explore or create in the Royal Parks this autumn
As summer takes its last breath and winter is fast approaching, why not enjoy some activities amongst the beautiful colours of autumn. At Hyde Park we have some great events to choose from for adults and children - from mindfulness lessons and nettle
15 April 2015The hedgehogs of Regent’s Park need your help
Hedgehogs are one of the nation’s favourite species, but sadly their population has been declining alarmingly throughout the country over the last 15 years. And they need our help.
8 April 2015Running for the trees!
In three weeks’ time, Regent’s Park Manager, Nick Biddle, will run the infamous 26.2 mile London Marathon in aid of an historic avenue of cherry trees in The Regent’s Park.
18 March 2015The Egyptian goddess of nature comes to life on the shores of the Serpentine
Screen and stage actress Joely Richardson is coming to Hyde Park and will be playing to an audience of more than twelve million people this year, as she animates the Egyptian goddess of nature, the sculpture Isis.
10 February 201515 easy ideas for Random Acts of Kindness
Imagine if, just for one week, all of your social media feeds were flooded with acts kindness, uplifting stories, inspiring quotes, kind comments… wouldn't it be lovely? Well, that’s the aim of #RAKWeek2015!
27 January 2015The Nomad Cinema comes to Hyde Park
This Valentine's weekend we're being you a series of film screenings in our magical, secluded indoor pop-up film venue right in the heart of Hyde Park.
12 January 201510 ways to get fit and healthy in London's parks
Exploring the great outdoors is great for your health and well-being. In fact just being in a park is proven to lower your heart rate and blood pressure. So make it your mission to get outdoors and enjoy your local parks more this year!
23 December 2014A year in the Royal Parks
This year, with the help of our wonderful supporters, we've achieved some amazing things in London’s eight Royal Parks and we wanted to share some of them with you.
16 December 2014The Regent's Park Allotment Garden
The Regent's Park Allotment Garden, which opened back in 2010, inspires and trains people to grow their own food, while providing advice on organic food growing techniques. It was the first training allotment of its kind to open to the public in a Royal
1 December 2014Do you love hedgehogs?
Everyone does, right? Well that’s lucky because just in time for Christmas we've launched a hedgehog clothing range! With hedgehog populations declining alarmingly throughout the country, help protect their future by purchasing one of our t-shirts.
24 November 2014Help Royal Parks Foundation, just by shopping online.
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29 October 2014The Isis Education Centre scores top marks!
We're excited to announce that the Isis Education Centre has been awarded the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom’s Quality Badge.
10 October 2014On your marks, get set... go!
This year’s Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon on Sunday 12 October looks sets to be bigger and better than before. More than 16,000 runners will run this stunning 13.1 mile autumnal route dubbed the most beautiful run!
27 June 2014Together we ‘conker’…
Join Jenni Falconer and 140 other super squirrels to run the Royal Parks Foundation Half and Ultra marathon on 12 October 2014.
31 March 2014Thousands dug deep to plant 100,000 snowdrops
School children and local communities support The Royal Parks at the time when budgets have been cut by 25%.
25 February 2014Ben Fogle helps launch the ballot
Ben Fogle hangs out with Chester the squirrel in St James's Park to celebrate the news that the ballot for the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon 2014 is now open...
21 January 2014What an Experience!
We’re looking for enthusiastic young students aged from 14 years and up to join our work experience scheme where you can develop and learn new skills.
15 November 2013Festive fun in Hyde Park
Looking for something a little different for your office party or to entertain the kids this Christmas? The LookOut, Hyde Park, provides a unique setting to celebrate this year’s festive fun.