Bushy Park
Bushy Park is a Royal park in London, covering an area of almost 4.5 km2. It is the second largest Royal Park in terms of its territory, the first is Richmond Park. The park was originally built for the development of royal sports. The park is now the home of Teddington Rugby Club, Teddington Hockey Club and four cricket clubs.
Bushy Park is very old, in the 16th century it belonged to the Hospitallers of St. John, but in 1528 Henry VIII appropriated these lands after a conflict with Cardinal Thomas, making them a place of royal hunting for deer, fallow deer and wild boar. There are still deer in Bushy Park, and there are quite a lot of them here, so fans will be surprised to see a live deer among the trees. There is also a place for fishermen in the park - a variety of fish are bred in the reservoirs. In addition to fishermen, fans of ship-modeling sports can be seen in the ponds. Horseback riding enthusiasts will also find a place in the park.
One of the main attractions of Bushy Park is the Diana Fountain. It was built in the 17th century to further brighten up the views of Hampton Court Palace. The Baroque architecture of the water garden, which is amazingly beautiful, gave rise to the construction of similar gardens throughout the UK.
Lovers of wildlife and ecological recreation will be able to enjoy truly touching rural landscapes and a sense of untouched natural landscapes. Fallow deer and deer roam freely on the lands of Bushy Park, just as in the time of Henry VIII. Here you can meet a gray heron or a blackbird, sandpipers and arboretums, finches and chickadees are not uncommon.
