Breaking: BUSHY AND RICHMOND PARKS CLOSED TODAY BECAUSE OF STORM AMY
Bushy Park and Richmond Park and all cafes and kiosks will be closed today (sat) because of high winds caused by Storm Amy.
FULL ROYAL PARKS STATEMENT (7am Saturday)
“Due to severe wind gusts caused by Storm Amy, all of the Royal Parks, plus Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens will be closed on Saturday 4 October.
”This closure includes all park roads and cycleways, cafés and kiosks, Parks Sports venues, the Serpentine Lido and Boating Lake, and the Royal Parks Shop.
“This closure is in line with our Tree Safety Policy and Emergency Plan relating to high winds.
“All parks will be subject to a delay to usual opening times on Sunday 5 October, following a safety inspection.
“Updates will be issued via our website and social media channels.
“ The safety of visitors and staff is our top priority.
“We’re sorry for any inconvenience that these closures may cause.”
The popular Saturday morning 5kms Bushy ParkRun was called off by organisers last night – only the second time it’s had to be cancelled by weather.