Deer in the City

The Hearsum Collection, has received funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund for an exciting new project. Deer in the City seeks to engage people in learning about how deer have been an essential part of Richmond Park, and how these wild animals have survived in the urban landscape of London over the last 400 years. A pop-up heritage pavilion will display and interpret photographs, video, and will host a programme of free events.


A programme of free activities organised by the Hearsum Collection

Deer in the City Pavilion, Pembroke Lodge
23rd July to 20th August 2015, open daily (10:00 – 16:00)
Discover more about the fascinating deer of Richmond Park.

‘Richmond Park Walks’ (10:00 – 12.00)
Discover red and fallow deer, the rich flora & fauna, and learn more about Richmond Park’s hidden history. Meet at the Deer Pavilion.
Saturday 25 July and Wednesday 29 July
Saturday 1 August and Wednesday 5 August
Saturday 8 August and Wednesday 12 August
Saturday 15 August and Wednesday 19 August

Expert Talks
Meet our local experts and discover more about a specialist subject. (10.00-11.30)
Join us in the Belvedere, Pembroke Lodge, complimentary refreshments available on arrival.
Richmond Park, the history of a Royal Deer Park in London - 28 July
Park Management of Deer - 4 August
The lifecycle of red and fallow deer in Richmond Park - 11 August
Deer in the Ecosystem and their Future – 18 August

Children’s Workshops at the Pavilion
Our workshops are suitable for children aged 5 - 11 years
– come along and have fun creating!
‘Deer in the City Art Workshops’
Have fun drawing deer antlers or making a 3D deer
Sunday 9 August (timeslots 14:00 – 14:30 and 14:45-15:15)
Sunday 16 August (timeslots 14:00 – 14:30 and 14:45-15:15)
Drop-in Activity: create a finger-print deer family
‘Make a Deer’
A drop-in event with range of activities including sensory play for the under 5s
Wednesday 19 August (Walk-in 11:00 – 13:00)
Thursday 20 August (Walk-in 11:00 – 13:00)

Storytelling Performance ‘The Wall’

Come along and enjoy listening to the story of Richmond Park

Wednesday 5th August – 10:30, 11:00 and 11.30.

Friday 7th August – 10:30, 11:00 and 11.30.

Pembroke Lodge Entrance Hall exhibition
Visit our free exhibition telling the history of deer in Richmond Park.
Open daily 09:00 – 17:30 from July to December 2015,
All events are on a first come first served basis with limited spaces. Children must always be accompanied by an adult.