Climate change is a major threat to everybody. Looking forward, we play a crucial role in mitigating the impact caused by the climate crisis in London 🌳 That is why we’re taking action now to create climate-resilient parks for future generations 👪 Find out more by reading on below 🔽

Hasn't it been refreshing to see some sun in the morning these last few days 🙌 The Royal Parks really are the best place in London for viewing an early morning sunrise 🌄 Perfectly captured by James Kliffen 📸

Join us this week for a walking tour of the beautiful Kensington Gardens 🌳 Discover hidden stories behind its famous statues and go behind the railings of the Albert Memorial 🏛️ Find out more, and book your space, via the link below 🔽

It starts! #spring #bloomscrolling #hydepark @theroyalparks.bsky.social

You will have spotted blooms of crocuses appearing across the parks 💛 They actually close their petals at night and during cloudy weather to protect their pollen—a phenomenon known as nyctinasty 💜 Despite the recent wet weather the appearance of crocuses does give you that spring feeling 🙌

Spring is certainly overlapping with the end of winter across the parks 🌼 As such, we're going into full spring mode 🙌 Discover more about the beautiful blooms currently appearing across the Royal Parks 🔽

Today marks the final day of National Apprenticeship Week 🧑 Each year we take on up to 10 new horticultural apprentices to help shape and conserve the parks for the public to enjoy 🌳 Find out more about our apprenticeship scheme ▶️ https://bit.ly/3SKY6EZ.

Golden daffodils bringing springtime vibes to Holme Green in The Regent's Park 🌼✨

14Feb26 a #BushyPark sunrise @itvweather.bsky.social @theroyalparks.bsky.social @metoffice.gov.uk #landscapephotography #wildlifephotography

Join us next month for a walking tour of Hyde Park 🌳 Explore the park's history through the decades, including the notorious criminals that met their end at the Tyburn Tree and the inception of Speakers' Corner. Book tickets today via the link below 🔽

Happy Valentine's Day to all the lovebirds out there! ❤️ 🦢 📸 Lesley Marshall

Don't worry if you missed out in the Royal Parks Half Marathon ballot, we have charity places available! 🙌 Run the most scenic half marathon in the world 🏃 Find out more, and apply, here ▶️ https://bit.ly/49mpDCw.

In celebration of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek we're shining a light on the valuable work of The Royal Parks apprentices, who help shape London’s green spaces 🌳 Discover more about this scheme and how you can get involved by reading on 🔽

Bursting through 🤍 📍 Queen Mary's Garden, The Regent's Park

Our next free 'Winter Warmer' talk takes place tomorrow evening, which you can book onto here ▶️ https://bit.ly/4qNBsdA. In the meantime make sure to watch back our last talk via the link below 🔽 In this talk Darren, Director of Parks at The Royal Parks, looks at parks of the future🌳

A spectacular winter sunrise captured in Richmond Park 😍 We haven't seen many like this recently, but when we have they've been something special. 📸 James Kliffen

📢 Just two days to go until our next free 'Winter Warmer' talk. Join our Community Engagement Officer, Hadeel as she explores the history behind playing outside and the role of play in today’s society 🛝 Book your place, here ▶️ https://www.royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/winter-warmer-online-talks-2026

Great report of a Tufted Duck from @theroyalparks.bsky.social. This little duck, ringed at #Serpentine #Hydepark in Dec 2023 made it all the way to the Rusian arctic circle, ca 2000km NE of Moscow. This shows just how far ducks wintering in London can migrate. #Londonbirds #birdringing #duck #BTO

A seas of crocuses 💜 📍 Nannies Lawn, Hyde Park

It’s the start of National Apprenticeship Week! 🎉 Each year we take on up to 10 new horticultural apprentices to help shape and conserve the parks for the public to enjoy 🌳 Find out more about our apprenticeship scheme ▶️ https://bit.ly/3SKY6EZ.

Looking pretty in pink 🌸 📍 Kensington Gardens

Join us this month for a walking tour of the beautiful Kensington Gardens 🌳 Discover hidden stories behind its famous statues and go behind the railings of the Albert Memorial 🏛️ Find out more, and book your space, via the link below 🔽

Today is #NationalSnowdropDay 🤍 We're blessed to have so many springing up across the parks 💚 Have you spotted any on your visits to the parks? 🧐

Strong colours from this Cornus "Midwinter Fire" in St James's Park 🧡 Each year these will be pruned in spring allowing them to vigorously reshoot and provide another stunning display come winter, around November.

You may have noticed that it has been a little bit wet recently ☔ This shouldn't stop you from getting out into the parks to connect with nature, especially as it is one of the best things we can do for our physical and emotional wellbeing 🙌 Find out more by reading on below 🔽

Join us next month for a walking tour of Hyde Park 🌳 Explore the park's history through the decades, including the notorious criminals that met their end at the Tyburn Tree and the inception of Speakers' Corner. Book tickets today via the link below 🔽

📢 Just one week to go until our next free 'Winter Warmer' talk Join The Royal Parks’ Community Engagement Officer Hadeel as she explores the history behind playing outside, the role of play in today’s society, and the contribution that we can make to this 🛝 Find out more via the link below 🔽

A throwback to a sunnier February day in Bushy Park in 2019 🌤️ Certainly much better than the rain we've had for a few weeks now 🌧️ 📸 Sue Lindenberg

🌇 Winter sunset views from St. James's Park

A beautiful display of yellow crocuses and white snowdrops are bursting through in Hyde Park 💛 Spring is not far away 🔜

Winter walk in St. James's Park, London.

Hello, what do we have here 👀 The first bursts of cherry blossom in Kensington Gardens 🌸 📸 Content Producer – Historic Research and Interpretation, Anna

🌄 That moment just before the sun rises is something else. Although not quite as good on a wet day like today! 📍 Richmond Park 📸 James Kliffen

It's National Hedgehog Day! 🦔 When not hibernating they feast on invertebrates that inhabit parks. They also rely on hedgerows and woodlands for food and shelter 🌳 We've been supporting central London's only breeding population in The Regent's Park since 2014.

Join us this month for a walking tour of the beautiful Kensington Gardens 🌳 Discover hidden stories behind its famous statues and go behind the railings of the Albert Memorial 🏛️ Find out more, and book your space, via the link below 🔽

Welcome to February ☀️ Signs of spring are visible for all to see around the parks this month 🌼

Series two of the BBC's Night Manager comes to a close tomorrow, Sunday 1 February. We played a part in this gripping thriller 👀 Hopefully you may have noticed Brompton Cemetery and the Chapel appearing in episode two. Take a watch, here ▶️ https://bbc.in/4qpC9ct.

🌡️ Seeing out what has been a chilly and wet but also beautiful January February incoming 🔜 📍 Bushy Park 📸 Alfie Martin

🤍 Keep an eye out for patches of white appearing in the parks 🌦️ The weather this week has seen them really start to bloom across Brompton Cemetery 📸 Head of Programmes, Volunteers and Conservation, Alister & Senior Communication Officer, Zoë

A beautiful dew-covered spiderweb in Richmond Park this week 💧 Every image provides a closer look 👀 📸 Help Nature Thrive Project Manager, Charlie

Our next free 'Winter Warmer' talk takes place this evening, which you can book onto here ▶️ https://bit.ly/4qNBsdA In the meantime make sure to watch back our last talk 🔽 Hear from Connor the Ecologist as he shares the spectrum of diversity in the natural world and how we shape our understanding 🐞

Daffodils. In boom. In January 👀 📍 St James's Park

☀️ Chasing that early morning sun - something we haven't had too much of recently! 📍 Richmond Park 📸 James Kliffen

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. Located to the east of The Dell in Hyde Park is the Holocaust Memorial, consisting of a garden of boulders surrounded by white-stemmed birch trees. Constructed in 1983, this was Britain's first memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. #HMD2026

F is for Falcon #ShareMondays2026 I had a lovely time watching a #kestrel pair hunting in #BushyPark at the weekend. This is the #female perched on a favourite old #hawthorn tree. #nature #birding #wildlife @theroyalparks.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #fujifilm_uk #BigGardenBirdwatch

We’re delighted to announce the launch of Sports and Leisure at The Royal Parks - your gateway to getting active across Hyde Park, The Regent’s Park, and Greenwich Park 🎾 Take a look at our new website, and book your sporting experience, here ▶️ https://bit.ly/4sUmvYV.

Blue skies and sunshine, believe it or not this is an image from this week, despite all of the rain we've seen! ☔ A lovely winters afternoon scene in Hyde Park 🌳

We make it our mission to create lifelong learning and engagement experiences throughout the parks 🌳 Anyone can get closer to London’s nature and heritage with our programmes for schools, families and adults 🏫 Find out how by reading on below 🔽 #InternationalDayofEducation

When you and your mates meet-up on a Saturday 🤜🤛

Can't wait lead more free public #lichen walks for @theroyalparks.bsky.social! Join me 4 & 13 March in Kensington Gardens to learn more about these strange, beautiful and important life-forms. A hidden world all around us, even in central London! Sign up at www.royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/lea...