London: Bushy Park

Discover Bushy Park with Field Studies Council

Students and staff can expect a warm welcome in Bushy Park, connecting with nature, learning about the park environments, wildlife and heritage through hands-on practical activities.

We run a wide range of fun learning experiences for all ages, needs and backgrounds based at the dedicated Bushy Park Learning Centre. You and your students will get to explore the park and learn all about the vital urban green spaces looked after by The Royal Parks.

We bring learning to life — helping students sharpen their geography and science fieldwork skills and connect with the natural world around them.

Dedicated Learning Centre

The Learning Centre provides a safe and inspiring space for schools and community groups with two classrooms and facilities. In the dedicated learning space groups can discover the natural environment with a nature trail, pond and meadows. The Park is accessible by public transport. During the day we will walk between the teaching sites which are all accessible. We provide any equipment, resources and handouts required for the day.

An inspiring location for study

At just over 1,000 acres, Bushy Park, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, is the second largest of London’s Royal Parks. It has a rich mosaic of habitats including woodland, wetland and ancient trees to acid grassland. The mosaic of habitats provide many opportunities for study, and is a unique urban parkland, where people and wildlife can come together.

Working together

Working in partnership with The Royal Parks to deliver education in Bushy Park, Greenwich Park and The Regent’s Park.

Projects and Bursaries

Our partner The Royal Parks has received generous funding from the Royal Parks Foundation USA, enabling them to offer a limited number of bursaries for eligible London schools who would otherwise be unable to visit. Find out more about applying to the scheme.

Our mission is to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about and connect with the natural environment and be passionate about preserving its future. That’s why we make every effort to help disadvantaged young people access the benefits of environmental education. Current funding and bursaries can be found here.

“The tutor of the course made the experience for our unique students a memorable one. It has been the highlight of our year.”

Key Stage 4 Teacher, Greenvale School.

Facilities

Capacity: 60 in two classrooms, larger groups possible
Car Parking: Limited car parking
Disabled Access: The location has disabled access.
Hot and Cold Drinks: We have hot and cold drinks making facilities accessible around the centre.
Public Transport: Close to rail or tube stations and bus stops
Toilets: On site toilets
Wi-Fi: Free guest Wi-Fi is available throughout the centre.

Local area

The Nature Trail

Hidden in the western side of Bushy Park is the Nature trail, a network of paths, ponds, meadows and woodland. The nature trail is separated from the Park by the Longford River and is only accessible to people using the Learning Centre and Volunteers.

Bushy Park

At just over 1,000 acres, Bushy Park, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, is the second largest of London’s Royal Parks. It has a rich mosaic of habitats including woodland, wetland and ancient trees to acid grassland. The herds of red and fallow deer roam within the Park, their grazing helps maintain the acid grassland habitat.

Travel to London: Bushy Park

Navigate with:

The Stockyard Education Centre (TW12 2EJ) is on Hampton Court Road. It is within the Park offices complex and is a working stockyard, with vehicle movements throughout the day. A map of the Park can be found on The Royal Parks Website which shows the Park offices, and The Stockyard Education Centre is marked on the downloadable map.

As part of our environmental commitment we encourage all visitors to travel by coach, train or public transport.

By train: the nearest stations are Hampton Court or Hampton station, both about a 20 min walk from the Centre.

By bus: 111 (from Kingston station) or R68 (from Hapton Court Station).

By road: There is no onsite parking. Pay and display parking is available in the Park (See The Royal Parks website for details and prices). We can arrange parking for blue badge holders, please contact us in advance of your trip.

Minibus: There is restricted parking at the Centre – please check in advance.

Coach: drop off only, no on site parking Find out more on The Royal Parks website. Before travel, please check the TFL website to plan your journey or for status updates.