The nearest park gate to the Holly Lodge Centre is Richmond Gate, which is 1250 metres from Holly Lodge.
It is important that when you arrive at Holly Lodge you go to reception to notify us before entering the complex. This is a secure area and all visitors are required to sign in and wear ID provided by us. Reception is reached by going through the wooden gate into the garden of Holly Lodge (an 18th century farmhouse) to the left of the short stay car park. Please do not enter the yard.
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Coming on public transport
Richmond is in Zone 4.
By London Underground or Southwest Trains / Silverlink
The nearest station for these services is Richmond. The District Line comes to Richmond. (Bus 371 from the station stops at the Lass of Richmond pub near the Richmond Gate entrance to the Park.)
Silverlink services go to and from Woolwich, and South West Trains services run to and from London Waterloo and SW London, Reading and West.
By bus
Bus number 371 from Richmond Station or Kingston stops 130 metres from Richmond Gate by the Lass of Richmond Hill pub.
Bus number 65, which runs between Ealing Broadway and Kingston via Richmond Station, stops at the bottom of Richmond Hill in Petersham near the Dysart Arms pub. There is a 600-metre walk up a steep hill to Richmond Gate.
Other buses stop at other gates to the park but are some distance from Holly Lodge.
By taxi
If you are taking a cab to Holly Lodge, you may need to help your driver with directions! If you are entering the Park by Richmond Gate follow the park road ahead. Next to the first turning on your left there is a white signpost to Holly Lodge.
Young people travelling by public transport
Groups from schools in Greater London are eligible for FREE travel by bus and tube for educational visits under the Transport for London School Part Travel Scheme. See www.tfL.gov.uk/schoolparty.
For groups of up to 10 adults and/or children (under 18yrs) travelling together on the Underground, there is a reduced price tube only Zone 1-6 Travelcard. There is no time restriction with these tickets. If you are travelling with a large group it's usually worth talking to local tube/bus/train staff in advance.
Parking
Parking is available at the Holly Lodge Centre. Please obtain a permit from reception at Holly Lodge on arrival.
We encourage those visitors who are able to use public transport or share cars where possible. There are six car parks within Richmond Park. Do not park on the roads or grassland. There is a car park for disabled badge holders only at the Isabella Plantation, which can be accessed via Ham Cross.
Coaches need a permit to enter the Park. Please contact us to arrange for one. There is no charge.