Richmond Park

Deer 1

My current favourite place.  I’ve been in the past but recently have learned my way there better, and have ended up there on two hot days.  Wonderful cafe with outdoor terrace with nice views.  Definitely see the deer, both whilst driving round and on foot – very tame.  (I guess they’ve got no choice but to get used to us – everywhere you see a clump of deer, they’re surrounded by twice as many people.)

On the downside, the car park at Pembroke Lodge is horrendous – jam packed with people waiting for spaces, endless queuing to get out.  (Needs to be twice as big.)  I guess the answer is not to go on hot weekend days.  Both times I eventually got a space, though, so could enjoy the facilities (cafe, toilets, shop, ice cream counter, view, gardens, deer etc).

Deer 2