Bushy Park was created by Henry VIII between 1500 and 1537 as an extension to Hampton Court. With an area of 445 hectares (1,099) acres, Bushy is the second largest Royal Park. Lying to the north of Hampton Court Palace, the park has a distinctly rural character and is home to around 320 free-roaming deer. Chestnut Avenue is at the centre of the park. The Woodland Gardens are 86 acres with peaceful streams and stunning flowers. There are many streams and ponds, some of which are fed by the Longford River. There are a children's playground, a mini-cafe, allotments and sporting clubs.