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Park Road, Teddington, TW12 2EJ, Tel: 020 8979 1586, Email, www.royalparks.org.uk

One of London's Royal Parks containing the Chestnut Avenue, the Diana Fountain, a millennnium wood and herds for red and fallow deer.

Island Nature Reserve, Ellerman Avenue, Whitton, TW2 6AA, Tel: 020 8755 2339

Following the meandering bends of the River Crane, this delightful park is a hotbed of wildlife. The riverbanks are home to a thriving colony of Marsh Frogs and the very rare Water Vole.

Hampton Court Road, Hampton, TW12 2EJ, Tel: 0844 482 7777, Email, www.hrp.org.uk/hamptoncourtpalace

The park contains a herd of 270 deer, a golf course founded in the 19th century and an oak tree from the original park, which is probably over 1,000 years old.

Richmond Park, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 5HS, Tel: 020 8948 3209, Email, www.royalparks.org.uk

The plantation was enclosed in 1831, (as shown by a small iron sign) when most of the oaks, beeches and sweet chestnuts were planted.

Park Office, Holly Lodge, Richmond Park, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU, Tel: 020 8948 3209, Email

A selected 3.2km (2 miles) walking route, in the heart of historic Richmond Park which was enclosed as a deer park by Charles 1 in 1637.

Petersham Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 5HS, Tel: 020 8948 3209, Email, www.royalparks.org.uk

2,500 acre park enclosed in 1637 by King Charles I. Large herds of fallow and red deer wander freely. Designated a National Nature Reserve in 2000.

next to Richmond Bridge, Richmond, TW9, Tel: 08456 122 660

With the historic Richmond Bridge, tides on the Thames and the countryside-like views towards Petersham Meadows, it is an ideal place for a leisurely walk.

Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB, Tel: 020 8332 5655, Email, www.kew.org

Explore the world's most beautiful collection of rare and exotic plants. Travel around the world by visiting the world's largest collection of rare and exotic plants. Explore different climates within the famous glasshouses.

Petersham Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW10, Tel: 08456 122 660

Terrace Gardens and adjacent Terrace Field, overlooking the River Thames, were formerly brickworks. Now the Gardens are famous for their seasonal bedding, shrubberies, rockery and rose garden, all set amongst fine trees and sloping lawns.

Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 8JF, Tel: 020 8847 4730, Email, www.thetropicalzoo.org

The Tropical Zoo, that offers an indoor children's zoo experience.