Richmond & Kew
Richmond Park
Wild deer in a royal park
Photo by Gregory John on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- RichmondAbout 25 min walk
- Best Time
- Sunrise / MorningDeer are most active just after sunrise, and morning mist makes for magical images.
Best Shot
Suggested composition at Richmond Park
- Where to stand
- From the paths through the open meadows, shooting the herds with a telephoto lens.
- Composition
- Shoot into the light to capture the deer in silhouette with the mist, with your subject small in the foreground, seen from behind.
Tips
- Always stay at least 50m from the deer — especially dangerous during the autumn rut (Sep–Oct) and the early-summer birthing season (May–Jul)
- Use a telephoto lens to keep your distance
- Commercial shoots in the Royal Parks may require permission, so check in advance
Overview
Richmond Park is London's largest Royal Park, home to herds of wild deer. Deer in misty morning meadows look magical — perfect for cinematic nature videos and photos.
- Home to over 600 wild deer
- Vast meadows wrapped in morning mist
- St Paul's Cathedral visible in the distance from King Henry's Mound
Creator Information
- Area
- Richmond & Kew
- Nearest Station
- RichmondDistrict · Mildmay line · National Rail
- Walking Time
- About 25 min walk
- Best For
- Cinematic / Travel / YouTube / Instagram
- Best Time
- Sunrise / MorningDeer are most active just after sunrise, and morning mist makes for magical images.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeFree.
- Rain Friendly
- Best in fair weather
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingOne of the Royal Parks; commercial shoots may require permission. There are strict rules on approaching deer and flying drones, so check the latest information.Read the filming permission guide
Nearest stations, prices, opening hours and filming rules may change. This information is currently being verified. Please check official sources before you go.
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