The Old Deer Park today is an important site for sport and events. The Pools on the Park Complex offers indoor and outdoor pools plus a gym. There are facilities for football, cricket, rugby, and both hard and grass tennis courts. There is an excellent children’s play area near the tennis courts, which provides challenging play for the very young up to teenagers. Old Deer Park is also the venue for the popular Richmond Horse Show and for circus big tops, and a funfair on some Bank Holidays. The site was originally part of the land connected to Richmond Palace built by Henry VII, deriving its name from the hunting park created by James I in 1604. The present area is only a fragment of the former Deer Park, but still belongs to the Crown and is leased to the Council.
Space to Visit
Open spaces available to the public as destinations for leisure, activities and community engagement
Old Deer Park Recreation Ground
Borough: Richmond upon Thames
Space type: Recreation ground
Area: 27.95 ha
Address: Twickenham Road, Richmond, TW9 2SB
Opening Times
Open: Monday to Saturday by 7.30 am, Sundays and Bank Holidays by 9.00 am. Close: Please check borough website for actual times.Check with site manager before visiting.
Facilities
All weather playing pitch; Car parking; Cricket pitch; Junior playing pitch; Outdoor swimming pool; Play for 7-13; Play for over 13s; Play for under 7sOwner
Crown EstatesManager
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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