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21 May 2013Now we are ten...
In the ten years since we were formed to raise funds and raise awareness to support the magic of the Royal Parks for everyone to enjoy, we've committted more than £7million to charitable activities in London’s Royal Parks.
16 May 2013Designer deckchairs return to the Royal Parks
In our tenth anniversary year, we are thrilled to be developing our fifth collection of designer deckchairs, inspired by and created for the Royal Parks.
22 April 2013Calling all Fundraising Officers …The Royal Parks need YOU!
We're currently looking for a dynamic individual to join our growing team to support fundraising across a wide range of Park projects.
11 April 2013Summer starts with a new partnership with ‘Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park!'
It’s our 10th anniversary year and we're thrilled to announce that we've been chosen as the charity partner of the ‘Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park’
26 March 2013Name a Pelican in St James's Park!
Thanks to the Tiffany & Co. Foundation, Prague Zoo and help from wildlife experts, three new Great White Pelicans make St James's Park lake their new home today and we need your help to name one!
20 March 2013School children plant 40,000 bluebells to mark start of Spring
Today, hundreds of primary school children launch new project 'Green Fingers in the Park' by creating a wildflower attraction for visitors and new habitat for insects, birds and bees.
1 February 2013Have your say on playground revamp in Hyde Park
South Carriage Drive Playground in Hyde Park is getting a makeover and The Royal Parks want to hear your ideas and invite your family to take part in play workshops to inspire the new designs.
28 January 2013A scurry of squirrels scamper through London
With Team Squirrel mascot Chester at their head, a scurry of squirrels stormed central London today, to be the first to enter the ballot for the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon, which opened today.
21 January 2013New Vacancy: Join our team in 2013
We're seeking an experienced and enthusiastic administrator to join our fun and friendly team in Hyde Park to cover maternity leave.
16 January 2013London’s bird groups are abuzz with excitement
It was hot gossip in the bird watching world, but whether you’re a ‘twitcher ’or not, this pair of Bearded Tits spotted in the reed beds of The Serpentine, Hyde Park is good news for all.
7 January 2013New for 2013: Free Secondary School Visits!
Why not bring your class on a FREE visit to the Isis Education Centre at The LookOut, Hyde Park for either a half or full day of guided scientific study to inspire your students with outdoor learning.
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 2012
Stunning summer BBQ location in Hyde Park
Hire The LookOut, Hyde Park, our stunning, new eco-friendly venue, to host your own party.