Viewpoints · London
King Henry VIII's Mound
In or near Thames Ditton.
King Henry VIII's Mound is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Richmond · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
King Henry VIII's Mound is a named viewpoint in London, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is part of the RICHMOND PARK National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Richmond Park parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 2.1 km away. Postcode area TW10.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Richmond Park SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: RICHMOND PARK
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
King Henry VIII's Mound is a viewpoint located in Richmond upon Thames, London. It is part of the Richmond Park Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is also designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR). The mound offers expansive views of the surrounding parkland and beyond.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4449, -0.2948
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW10 5HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Nearest railway station
- Richmond — 2.1 km
Sources
- osm: n402735697 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: King Henry's Mound (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is King Henry VIII's Mound?
- King Henry VIII's Mound is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW10 5HX), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is King Henry VIII's Mound?
- King Henry VIII's Mound is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to King Henry VIII's Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW10 5HX.
- Is King Henry VIII's Mound a protected site?
- Yes — King Henry VIII's Mound is part of the Richmond Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the RICHMOND PARK National Nature Reserve.
- Is King Henry VIII's Mound free to visit?
- Yes, King Henry VIII's Mound is free to enter.
- How do I get to King Henry VIII's Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW10 5HX.