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Old Deer Park (also known as Richmond Recreation Ground, Old Deer Park Recreation Ground)

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Introduction

Since the 19th century the Crown Estate has leased parts of the park for various sports activities and today part is public recreation ground and part leased to private clubs and other organisations.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The public recreation ground is unrestricted. The rest of the site is private.

Directions

Rail/London Overground/Tube (District): Richmond. Bus: 65, R70, 190

Owners

Crown Estate, leased to LB Richmond

Other Websites

Associated People
Features & Designations

Designations

  • The National Heritage List for England: Register of Parks and Gardens

  • Grade: I

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: three obelisks/meridian marks, Richmond Swimming Baths
  • Grade: II

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: King's Observatory
  • Grade: I
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Survival

Extant

Hectares

29.18

Open to the public

Yes