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18 October 2012Bigger and better than ever before
Record numbers participated in the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon, the 50km Ultra, in partnership with Scope, was launched and hundreds of 11-16 year olds crossed the line of Pulse3K on Sunday 7 October.
2 October 2012Be part of the excitement of the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon on Sunday 7 October
You don't need to run to get a buzz from the Half Marathon! Be inspired as you cheer on the 12,500 amazing runners and then take part in sporting activities or arts and crafts for the whole family and then enjoy a tasty treat at the farmers market.
20 August 2012Join us on 9 September for a free evening of film, music and art inspired by Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill
About a Tree is an evening of short films, music and art made by local children, teenagers and older people created with the Royal Parks Foundation’s education team and musicians from the Philharmonia Orchestra.
7 August 2012Congratulations to Olympic medallists Alistair and Jonny Brownlee who shone in Hyde Park today!
Olympic medallists Alistair Brownlee and his brother Jonny, who told us how important green space was for their training and when growing up.
4 August 2012Helen Jenkins, a member of Team GB for the London 2012 Olympic Games, visits Isis Education Centre
Helen visited the Isis Education Centre a few days before the London 2012 Olympic Women’s Triathlon event and talked to Sara about what she thought of the Centre and Hyde Park, as well as a message to young people about their sporting dreams.
3 July 2012Dance Al Fresco in Regent’s Park
Dance ‘Al Fresco’ with Kele Baker, one of Strictly Come Dancing’s choreographers, in the Avenue Gardens in The Regent’s Park this summer, and raise vital funds for the Royal Parks.
15 June 2012Stunning summer BBQ location in Hyde Park
Hire The LookOut, Hyde Park, our stunning, new eco-friendly venue, to host your own party.
13 June 2012Water, Water Everywhere...
Our quest to create the ultimate drinking fountain for the Royal Parks was finally complete as Watering Holes, a unique sculptural stone fountain, has now been launched in Green Park.
27 April 2012An evening of Italian flair in Kensington Gardens
Nell McAndrew, Ben Fogle, Giorgio Locatelli helped celebrate the launch of newly restored Italian Gardens in Kensington Gardens, including the fountain made famous when Hugh Grant and Colin Firth wrestled over Renée Zellweger in its basin in 2004.
26 April 2012Amore revived in the Italian Gardens
Thanks to the support of the Tiffany & Co Foundation, the Italian Gardens in Kensington Gardens have been restored to recapture the glory of the 1860s.
12 April 2012Today, in partnership with Scope, we launched the Royal Parks Foundation Ultra!
This 50km event will be central London’s premier Ultra. You'll experience highlights of the capital city, including Buckingham Palace and Westminster, with five of the eight picturesque Royal Parks..
- 9 March 2012
Isis Education Centre’s sustainable nature is recognised
Just six months after completion, the Isis Education Centre at The LookOut has been identified as an excellent model for sustainability by being shortlisted for a Greenbuild award.
7 February 2012Run for your Royal Parks!
Join Chester and his team of sporty supporters and run in this year’s Half Marathon on Sunday 7 October to help raise vital funds to support London’s beautiful Royal Parks.
3 February 2012Get Closer to Nature at a Discovery Day
Ever wondered what exactly goes on inside the Isis Education Centre, The LookOut, Hyde Park? Well this is your opportunity to come and find out!
20 January 2012Come on a Ramble in the Parks...
To mark the launch of a brand new programme of guided walks in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens you can book your free place to explore the Parks.
18 January 2012The 2012 Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon ballot is now open...!
The ballot gives everyone an equal chance to be at the start line and remains open for nine days until 5pm on Thursday 26 January 2012.
10 January 2012Fancy designing the back of this year’s Royal Parks Half Marathon running shirts?
Create a new design for the 2012 Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon running shirt and the winning creative will be proudly worn by more than 12,000 runners taking part in the run on Sunday 7 October 2012.
9 January 2012Get some Headspace with The Royal Parks Foundation
We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Headspace, offering you the chance to experience meditation within natural surroundings and enjoy the benefits it can bring.