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  The Royal Parks Agency

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  Ray Brodie

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Information about this open space

Bushy Park is an amazing marriage of formal landscape and wild rural character. The centrepiece of the park is the Diana (or Arethusa) Fountain, which is approached by Chestnut Avenue. This magnificent, mile-long avenue was conceived by Sir Christopher Wren as a formal approach to Hampton Court Palace. Bushy also has a more contemporary history: in WWII, it was used by General Eisenhower as his base whilst planning the D-Day landings. The park is a haven for wildlife and has herds of both red and fallow deer. Many species of bird thrive in Bushy’s rural atmosphere, including sandpipers, heron and woodpeckers. The park is also home to the very rare double line moth, and has thriving bat populations. The park is currently undergoing a multi-million pound restoration project, which aims to restore many ‘lost’ features of the park such as the magnificent water gardens, and provide new facilities such as a visitor and education centre. There’s plenty to see and do in the Park:  For the kids there’s a children’s playground, cycling is allowed on all roads, and there are bridle paths for riding. The woodland gardens offer tranquil surroundings for walks and contemplation and a mini-café offers deli-style snacks.