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Yahoo
2 days ago
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A first look at Greenwich Park's new resident deer
Greenwich Park's new resident deer have begun to settle into their new home one month after arriving. Last month Greenwich Park rangers introduced a new herd of fallow and red deer, marking the return of deer to the park for the first time in four years. Last month Greenwich Park rangers introduced a new herd of fallow and red deer. (Image: The Royal Parks) The park's former herd were relocated to Richmond in 2021 following renovation works to the park. Since 2021 the paddock habitat has undergone improvements, including expanding the size and adding access to the nearby woodland for the new arrivals. Since 2021 the paddock habitat has undergone improvements, including expanding the size and adding access to the nearby woodland. (Image: The Royal Parks) In a statement, Park Manager Claire Lanes said that the deer are 'settling in really well' since arriving last month, and advised visitors that the deer may not be visible initially as they acclimatise to their new surroundings. Park Manager Claire Lanes said that the deer are 'settling in really well'. (Image: The Royal Parks) Clare Lanes, Park Manager of Greenwich Park, said: 'The deer have been back for one month now and are settling in really well. 'They are keeping to themselves as they get used to their new environment which is why they might be harder to spot for the first few months. 'We check on them daily and are very pleased to have them back in the park.'
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Deer photos released after return of the Greenwich Park herd
The first photographs of deer in Greenwich Park have been released a month after their return to the south-east London Park's herd of eight fallow and red deer returned in May after being relocated to Richmond Park four years ago so they were not disturbed during the building and renovation of community Royal Parks said the female deer would be more difficult to spot during the upcoming mating Stanier, park officer at Greenwich Park, said: "The deer are shy, anxious creatures. They like privacy. They like their little safe spaces." He added: "You have to stop and take stock of how elegant these creatures are and how wild - they're not used to interactions with humans."It's wonderful. It's such a pleasure to be able to walk through a paddock. It's reinvigorating, it's a magical experience." The herd's new home has access to nearby woodland and the natural habitat and has been enhanced with wildflower planting "to support wildlife, including birds and pollinators", according to the Royal deer remain in Richmond Park to diversify the herd's gene pool.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Huge London park with one of UK's best playgrounds welcomes the first herd of deer in years
GREENWICH Park is now home to a herd of eight deer - which is the first time they've been in the paddock since 2021. The huge park with the new residents is also home to one of the UK's well-known playgrounds, which was built six years ago. 4 4 Deer have been reintroduced to Greenwich Park after being relocated to Richmond Park in 2021. Greenwich Park's herds of deer were moved four years ago so they were not disturbed during the restoration period. The animal sighting was put on social media and text along with the video said: 'The deer will be settling in over the next few weeks and therefore unlikely to be very visible – give them time and I'm sure you'll spot them soon!' One person commented: "Finally! I've been waiting for their return, excited to go and see them." Another added: "I loved going to the park every week as a child and seeing the deer... I'm now 56 and it'll be lovely to see them back." The return of the deer is one of the final phases in the Royal Parks' 'Greenwich Park Revealed' restoration. Works have been ongoing since 2021 and are now finishing up. Other additions and works have included the creation of a wildlife pond, tree planting, improved accessibility, new learning trails, and community facilities. One part of Greenwich that hasn't been part of the works, because it was built in 2019, is the play area. It welcomes more than 400,000 visitors every year - and it's completely free to enter and use. In 2019, Royal Parks built a natural playground in Greenwich Park for £350,000. The unique dinosaur attraction in a famous London park that is free to visit 4 With a long history of playtime in the park going back to the 1940s, the Royal Parks decided to built a modern playground based on its maritime roots. It has sandpits and water play, as well as natural materials such as logs, rope and bark. It also has picnic tables and seating as well as a kiosk to buy drinks and snacks. Lots of parents have praised the updated playground with one writing: "The kids playground is fantastic and has a sandpit too. Lots of parking too if you want to drive , you get maximum 4 hours!" Another called it the "best playground in London". The entire restoration project has been £12million of investment with lots of aspects of the park being updated. The Grand Ascent has been improved by removing damaged trees and planting new, more resilient ones, as well as creating new meadows. The project also includes transforming the private Vanbrugh Yard into a new public space with a café, volunteer hub, community garden, and learning space. Greenwich is known as the place where 'time began' as it's where you'll find the Meridian Line. Here's another huge new public park and play area to open in London will be the 'biggest in the city.' And this award-winning English park so exotic it feels like you're in Asia – and it's completely free. 4
BBC News
06-05-2025
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- BBC News
Deer return to Greenwich Park for the first time since 2021
Deer spring back into London park after four years Deer return to Greenwich Park for first time since 2021 Deer have been reintroduced to Greenwich Park in south-east London, after they were relocated to Richmond Park in 2021. The Royal Parks said a new herd of eight fallow deer were "enjoying a renovated and extended deer paddock". Their new home has access to nearby woodland and the natural habitat "has been enhanced with wildflower planting to support wildlife, including birds and pollinators", a Royal Parks spokesperson said. Park rangers said the new arrivals would be settling in over the next few weeks and were therefore unlikely to be very visible to the public.
