The Regent's Park with Primrose Hill
About The Regent's Park with Primrose Hill
The Regent’s Park, 166 hectares (410 acres), was designed in 1811 by renowned architect John Nash and includes stunning rose gardens. The Park is the largest outdoor sports area in London catering for football, softball and rugby, and a cricket pitch. There are wild bird species and waterfowl. The Park hosts London Zoo, the Open Air Theatre (performances end May to early September), bandstands and a boating lake. There are public toilets with disabled access and baby changing rooms. Cafés include The Garden Café, The Honest Sausage, The Boathouse Café, and the Tennis Centre Café. The view from the top of Primrose Hill is one of London’s best, affording a fantastic panorama across the city. There is a playground, sports facilities and public toilets with disabled access.
Open: Daily from 05.00-midnight all year round.
Facilities
| Opening Times | Daily from 05.00-midnight all year round |
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The Regent's Park with Primrose Hill Address
| Address: |
Regent's Park, London
London
NW1 4NR
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7486 7905 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)20 7224 1895 |
| Email: | regents@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk |
| Website: | http://www.royalparks.org.uk/regents |
Location Information for The Regent's Park with Primrose Hill
| Address: |
Regent's Park, London
London
NW1 4NR
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7486 7905 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)20 7224 1895 |
| Email: | regents@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk |
| Website: | http://www.royalparks.org.uk/regents |
| By Road: | Tube: Regent's Park; Bus: 2, 13, 18, 27, 30, 74, 82, 113, 139, 159, 189, 274, C2. |
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gorgeous gardens, whatever the season!
Regent's Park is my favourite park in Central London. It makes for a gorgeous day out, whatever the season! Different parts of the park look different and have their own particular charm, which is something that draws me back to it again and again.
The Avenue Gardens with the rows of pretty flowers and fountains are brilliant to stroll through, and Queen Mary's Gardens with the roses and ducks are really pretty as well. Do bring some bread if you would like to feed the ducks, geese, swans etc that are to be found in the ponds/ lake here! It's lots of fun, especially if you have kids (though that's really an activity for all ages!)
You can go on a paddle boat or row boat on the boating lake. Going on the boat before noon will give you about one pound discount (they count the fees per head on the boat, so you could make some substantial savings). There is an open-air theatre in the park, which i haven't been to, but from all accounts it's pretty good (stages Shakespeare stuff etc).
The London Zoo is also located in the park, which could also make for a very nice day out (it really is a good zoo!), combined with general park strolling. Near the London Zoo at the north end of the park is Regent's Canal. Following the canal, you will be able to walk to either Camden Town (for Camden Lock Market- quirky market stalls and great atmosphere!) or Little Venice (this is near Paddington, it's rather nice but i didn't find it overly impressive), depending on which direction you take. The Canal Route is clearly marked.
At the north end of the park, across a tiny road is Primrose Hill, and there is a brilliant panoromic view over London from the summit. It's not a very tall hill, really, and it's an easy climb to the top! Rather worth the (little) effort.
All in all, there's good reason why I love this park! Do make time to visit it, especially if you happen to be in London longer than the time it takes to cover the basics (big ben, london eye etc).
I ought to let you know that at the moment there is a little project called the Treehouse Gallery up near the boating lake at the park. This consists of a creative little space where volunteers host events such as puppet workshops and poetry readings. There are also 2 treehouses up there at the moment, and a number of swings/ net rope thingies. Great for kids and for adults as well! At the moment the Treehouse Gallery is due to be dismantled in September 2009, so do swing by there if you get the chance! it's something really different and fresh, and a brilliant idea and initiative. helped a man make his twig puppet for a puppet show to be held there in a couple of weeks. really enjoyed myself. :)
GREAT PLACE TO SIT/WALK/GO ON LAKE/WATCH HERONS WHEN WEATHER IS GOOD
As above and located to the north of Marleyborne this is a good place for a picnic
Lovely place!
A piece of tranquillity in London! I have never seen that much of roses. It was quite impressive to see the black swan. See http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/regents_park/ for a more information.
My favorite park in London
Don't miss Regent's Park. It is a gem! It has a prefect balance of large and small formal gardens, ponds and fields and it has an outdoor theatre. The London Zoo is in the park as well, if you are interested.
A beautiful park
Regent's Park is such a wonderful park. When I was there, it was raining, but I still found it beautiful, nonetheless. If you're in London and want a nice walk around one of the most beautiful parks in the city, this is something you should not miss.
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Events at The Regent's Park with Primrose Hill
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The Regent's Park
Special event1 Oct 2009 to 31 Dec 2009
The Regent's Park is the largest grass area for sports in Central London and offers a wide variety of activities, as well as an Open Air Theatre, the London Zoo and many cafes and restaurants.
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