Richmond Park, Bournemouth

Richmond Park is an area of Bournemouth, Dorset, England. The area is north of Richmond Hill and Springbourne and south of Winton and Queen's Park.

History

Richmond Park was the location of two murders in 2002; the Murder of Jong-Ok Shin[1] and the Murder of Heather Barnett.[2]

Buildings

• Richmond Park Church[3]
• Malmesbury Park Primary School

Areas

Malmesbury Park is in the south of Richmond Park

Culture

Richmond Park has a bowls club.[4]

Politics

Richmond Park is part of the Bournemouth East constituency.

References

1. Munro, Bronagh (2018-03-23). "Unmaking a murderer: After 16 years in prison, could Omar Benguit clear his name?". BBC Three. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
2. "Murder of Heather Barnett was both horrific and senseless". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
3. "A warm and welcoming, family orientated church, in Boscombe, Bournemouth". Richmond Park Church. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
4. "History - Richmond Park Bowls Club". www.richmondparkbowlsclub.info. Retrieved 2021-01-21.