For nature-loving friends, going to the park to see deer can be said to be one of the most relaxing weekend pastimes. Moreover, compared to deer, which are basically only seen in safari parks in China, this cute furry species will appear in groups in some parks and woodlands in the UK.
They roam freely on the open grass, which is much more leisurely than in a zoo, and has a sense of harmony with humans. So, where in the UK can deer be seen?
London area
The rest of England
Scottish region
Wales region
Northern Ireland region
London area
「Richmond Park」
Richmond Park is arguably britain's most famous 'deer land', with large areas of green and woodland where hundreds of red deer and moose live. However, because the area is so large, sometimes when you are tired of walking, you may not be able to see the deer. The deer here are more alert, and if you get too close, you can feel the commotion of the deer herd, and it is better for everyone to watch from a distance. Autumn is the mating season for deer, so you may be able to see "gladiatorials" or hear the deer chirping of male deer to attract female deer!
Address: Richmond, London
Opening hours: Generally open all day, from November to early December and from February to early March from 7:30 to 20:00
Ticket Price: Free
Main deer breed: Fallow & Red Deer
「Bushy Park」
Bushy Park is the second largest of the UK's eight royal parks and is known for its beautiful natural beauty. With more than 300 deer and several clear ponds scattered around, it is a paradise for many swans and wild birds. This park is not as big as Richmond Park, and the deer are more concentrated, and you can basically walk into the park for a few minutes to see the herds of deer.
However, the park has a clear warning not to get too close to the deer herd (keep at least 50 meters away), do not touch or feed, and can not go to the middle of the two stags or doe and fawns, everyone please consciously follow the instructions of the park when watching deer.
地址：Hampton Court Road, Hampton TW12 2EJ
Opening hours: Generally open all day, Monday to Friday in September and November from 8:00 to dusk
Ticket Price: Free
Main deer breed: Fallow & Red Deer
「Woburn Abbey Deer Park」
Located in Bedfordshire, northwest of London, Woburn Abbey has over 3,000 acres of deer parkland and is one of the largest private nature reserve parks in Europe.
The owner of the deer park, the Duke of Bedford, is an important figure in the protection of endangered deer species. There are 9 breeds of deer, numbering up to 1,200, including the rare "four unlike" elk (Pere David's), which can be planned according to the official map.
Address: Woburn Park, Bedfordshire MK17 9PG
Opening hours: April to the end of October (currently closed until Spring 2024 due to renovations)
Ticket price: It has not yet been announced due to renovations
主要鹿品种：Red, Fallow, Pere David’s, Barasingha, Muntjac, Manchurian Sika, Rusa, Axis & Chinese Water Deer
The rest of England
Kent
Knole Park
Located in Kent, known as the "Back Garden of London", Knole Park, a 1,000-acre site, is one of the few deer parks in England with a history of more than 600 years. More than 350 sika deer and moose live here, and they are the private property of the Sackville family, the owners of Knole Manor. The deer here are wild, so they cannot be touched or fed, but can only be viewed from a distance.
Address: Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0RP
Opening hours: sunrise to dusk
Ticket Price: Free
Main deer breed: Fallow & Sika Deer
Windsor
Windsor Great Park
The iconic sight of Windsor Grand Park is the Long Walk that connects windsor castle in the distance. In addition to the bustling pedestrians, you can also see cute deer!
There are about 500 of these special "indigenous creatures", and they can walk freely outside the deer park, which can be said to be the flowing scenery in Windsor Park. It may be that they are used to seeing tourists walking around, they are not very afraid of people, and the success rate of seeking a group photo can be said to be quite high!
地址：The Crown Estate Windsor Great Park SL4 2HT
Opening hours: morning to dusk
Ticket Price: Free
Main deer breed: Red Deer
Sussex
Petworth Park
The 700-acre deer park, which has been in the late 17th century, is the masterpiece of Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, the so-called "king of natural landscapes," and more than 900 deer now live here.
Address: London Road, Petworth GU28 9LR
Opening hours: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (18:00 in winter)
Fare: Free for tourists, parking is available for a fee
Main deer breed: Fallow Deer
Southampton
New Forest Wildlife Park
The New Forest National Park in the south of England has a 25-acre natural wildlife park with red deer, moose, yak, hedgehog, otter and a variety of birds. Here you can choose to grab your camera, walk between the trees on foot, or take your children to enjoy the cuteness of various small animals. The animal richness of professional safaris is certainly not comparable to that of ordinary parks.
地址：Deerleap Lane, Longdown, Near Ashhurst, Southampton SO40 4UH
Opening hours: Spring and summer 10:00 to 17:30, autumn and winter 10:00 to 16:30 (or dusk)
Tickets: £13.5 for adults and £10.25 for children
Main deer breed: Red Deer
leicester
Bradgate Park
Bradgate Park, famous for its deer herds, is located in the northwest of Leicester and was enclosed as a hunting ground by white hedges around 1240. Today, it is the only surviving medieval deer park in East Midlands, still retaining its natural original form, with about 400 deer, about three-quarters of which are moose.
Address: Charnwood Forest, Leicestershire LE6 0HE
Opening hours: 8:00 to dusk
Fare: Free, parking is available for a fee
Main deer breed: Fallow & Red Deer
Nottingham
Wollaton Park
Nottingham's 500-acre Wollaton Park, with its meadows, wetlands and woodlands, is a large park that resembles London's Richmond Park. There are 90 red deer and 120 deer roaming freely here, but due to the mating season in September and October and the calving season in June and July, the deer can be very alert and irritable, and the official advice is not to get too close to these deer when playing.
Address: Wollaton, Nottinghamshire NG8 2AE
Opening hours: Open all day
Fare: Free, parking is available for a fee
Main deer breed: Red & Fallow Deer
Durham
Raby Castle
The 200-acre deer park around Raby Castle is inhabited by red deer and smaller deer — two herds of deer that have been living here since Norman times.
Address: Staindrop, Darlington, Co. Durham DL2 3AH
Opening hours: May to October
Tickets: Park & Gardens tickets for deer watching are £8 for adults, £7 for students and £4 for children (5-15 years).
Main deer breed: Red & Fallow Deer
Manchester
Dunham Massey
Dunham Massey is Manchester City's 300-acre deer watching site, home to a Georgian-style house that was once a military hospital during World War I. Dunham Massey's deer park is free to visit, but advance reservations are required.
Address: Dunham Massey, Altrincham WA14 4SJ
Opening hours: Generally from 10:00 to 17:00
Ticket Price: Free
Main deer breed: Fallow Deer
Scottish region
Beecraigs Country Park
Beecraigs National Park was established in 1977 and covers 913 acres. The red deer herds here have always been a highlight for tourists, and in addition to this, you can also see highland yaks and black-faced sheep here!
Address: Linlithgow EH49 6PL
Opening hours: The opening hours vary throughout the year, please check the official website for details
Ticket Price: Free
Main deer breed: Red Deer
Wales region
Margam Country Park
The 500-acre Margam National Park is home to 300 moose, 64 red deer and 34 rare elk. Due to the surge in visitors during the unsealing phase, the park launched a weekend and Bank Holiday reservation system, and visitors arriving by car must make a reservation in advance.
Address: Neath SA13 2TJ
Opening hours: 10:00 to 18:00
Fare: Free, parking is available for a fee
Main deer breeds: Fallow, Pere David's & Red Deer
Northern Ireland region
Gosford Forest Park
The 240-acre Gosford Forest Park in Northern Ireland is rich in woodland and open parkland, as well as an early 19th-century Norman castle.
Address: Markethill, Armagh BT60 1GD
Opening hours: Open all day
Ticket Price: Free
Main deer breed: Red deer