If you were dropped in the middle of Richmond Park, London is probably one of the last places you'd guess that you might be.

Once the hunting ground of both King Henry VIII and Charles I, the 2500 acre park is so vast that it's easy to find yourself all alone with just the sound of birds and trees swaying in the breeze for company. It's unsurprising then that the park is home to an abundance of flora and fauna, including rare and endangered species of moths, stag beetles and bats. 600 strong herds of red and fallow deer have roamed the park since 1637 and there are trees that date back as far as 750 years creating an incredible connection to the park's history.

You could visit time and time again without getting bored as there is so much to see and do but below we have given a few suggestions:

• Explore the spectacular Isabella Plantation with its extravaganza of bright azaleas

• Venture up King Henry’s Mound to admire distant views to St Paul’s Cathedral

• Hire a bike - a great way to explore more of the park whilst keeping a leisurely pace.

• For something a little less active, head to Pembroke Lodge. This historic Georgian mansion has a lovely tea room and picturesque gardens with sweeping views over the Thames Valley.