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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 2012Isis 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 half term you have the 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.
3 January 2012The Royal Parks Foundation Heralds in the New Year with a Fanfare of Trumpets
The Trumpeters from the Band of the Life Guards help announce the installation of the new Tiffany Drinking Fountain located in front of the magnificent backdrop of Kensington Palace in Kensington Gardens.
13 December 2011A Tree-Mendous Success!
In just four years, the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon has raised a tree-mendous £11million for 365 UK based charities.
12 October 2011Visitors to Frieze Art Fair 2011 experience a ‘Journey through the Parks’
The Royal Parks Foundation presents ‘London’s Royal Parks – A Journey through the Parks’ at Frieze Art Fair 2011
- 10 October 2011
More than a Stroll in the Park
On Sunday 9 October 12,500 runners came from across the UK and 30 countries around the world to race through the streets of London in our hugely popular Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon!
22 September 2011The Isis Education Centre Launches in The Heart of Hyde Park
Today sees the launch of the Isis Education Centre, a £2.2m environmental education facility in Hyde Park for city children and the wider community.
21 September 2011Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon Wins First Place at 2011 Event Awards
The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon team celebrate after winning Best Outdoor Event at the highly prestigious Event Awards 2011 last night.
16 September 2011A Magical Winter Wonderland Night to Support Charity
Come to our exclusive Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Charity Preview Night on Thursday 17 November 2011
14 September 2011London Competition Carves an Inspiring Future for City Children
Art student designs a pair of carved wooden entrance pillars for a new Education Centre in Hyde Park