{"id":18865,"date":"2019-04-25T17:09:46","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T16:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/?p=18865"},"modified":"2019-04-25T17:12:17","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T16:12:17","slug":"in-photos-deer-trees-lakes-and-sunshine-a-day-out-in-richmond-and-richmond-park-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/in-photos-deer-trees-lakes-and-sunshine-a-day-out-in-richmond-and-richmond-park-london\/","title":{"rendered":"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes, boats and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-01.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Richmond is a well-off residential district bordering the River Thames in south west London, with the wonderful Richmond Park a short bus ride away. Here&#8217;s 33 photos from a recent visit:<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-02.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It was the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/uk-48013791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hottest Easter on record<\/a> with temperatures soaring into the mid 20 degrees.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-03.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tree branches grouped against trees.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-04.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-05.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Inquisitive crow.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-06.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Created by Charles I in the 17th century as a deer park, Richmond Park is the largest of London&#8217;s Royal Parks.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-07.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Richmond Park now has around 630 red and fallow deer that roam freely within much of the park. A cull takes place each November and February to ensure numbers can be sustained, about 200 deer are culled annually and the meat is sold to licensed game dealers [<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Richmond_Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8212;<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-08.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-09.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hordes of tourists gather around the deer.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-10.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-11.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-12.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-13.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-14.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-15.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-16.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-17.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-18.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-19.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The city of London in the distance.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-20.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-21.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Walking from the park back into Richmond town.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-22.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-23.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>River scene.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-24.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-25.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the riverfront in Richmond.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-26.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-27.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-28.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Busy scenes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-29.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-30.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-31.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-32.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.org\/blog\/images\/richmond-richmond-park-photos-33.jpg\" alt=\"In photos: Deer, trees, lakes and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urban75.net\/forums\/threads\/richmond-park.164362\/page-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chat about the park on our forum: Richmond Park\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Richmond is a well-off residential 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