Regent's Park and Primrose Hill

Exploring the many interesting sights and activities in Regent's Park and adjacent Primrose Hill can easily occupy an entire day

Enjoying the View of London from Primrose Hill
Enjoying the View of London from Primrose Hill cc licensed photo by o_ise

At 410 acres, Regent's Park is the largest single Royal Park in the area of Central London, making it somewhat larger than nearby Hyde Park. It is a popular refuge where locals love to come and trade the bustle of the city for the sights and sounds of nature.

There are many things to do in Regent's Park. Major attractions in the park include the world renowned London Zoo located at the northern end and the Open Air Theatre where outdoor plays are enjoyed throughout the summertime. Other features include a boating lake, tennis courts, children's playgrounds a bandstand, and numerous villas. In the southeast corner there is a formal Italian Garden and an informal English Garden.

The park has a 4.3 km road skirting the perimeter called the Outer Circle and another circular road forming a small circle inside the park called the Inner Circle. Inside this inner circle are the carefully manicured Queen Mary's Gardens. Other than these two roads and two roads linking them, the park is only accessible to pedestrians. Three sides of the park are lined with the stucco terraces of homes designed by renowned London architect John Nash during the early 1800s.

While visiting Regent's Park you may also want to stroll into adjoining Primrose Hill Park at the northern end. From this elevated vantage point you will enjoy some spectacular views across London and you can also see down into the London Zoo.

To make sure you don't go hungry while visiting the park, there are several good places to eat within. These include the Boathouse Cafe, the Garden Cafe, the Honest Sausage and the Cow and Coffee Bean and a couple of Refreshment Points.

The park opens at 5am daily and closes around 8pm.

Facts For Your Visit

Fee: No

Regent's Park Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Address: Inner Cir, London NW1 4NU, UK

Official Website: Regent's Park

Regent's Park Reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating Regents Park captivates with its breathtaking beauty, especially during the autumn season. The vibrant hues of the foliage create a picturesque landscape that's nothing short of stunning. A serene escape within the bustling city, making it a must-visit for nature enthusiasts.
Rifqi Irvansyah - 2 months ago

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5 Star Rating Beautiful gardens in London. Great names for different plants!
Samson Wong - 5 months ago

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5 Star Rating This is a long broad straight road in the middle of the inner circle with a lot of benches on both sides. People love to sit here in peace and just enjoy the time pass by. Surrounded by large lawn area and different themed gardens, it is truly the best to place to enjoy the time in this park.
Oo L - 2 years ago

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5 Star Rating Amazing park in the heart of the city. The inner park has a great café, beautiful rose garden and the cutest Japanese garden overlooking a waterfall.
jay Mia - 8 months ago

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5 Star Rating The exemplary epicentre and unabashedly the jewel in the crown of Regent’s Park. Includes among the considerable diversions the enclosed Queen Mary’s rose garden, the Japanese Island and cascade, the Tritan & Driads Fountain formal bedding. Criticism is superfluous; It doesn’t get better than this - ground zero ! More’s the pity the café here hardly measures up to the exemplary surrounds.
jeff benjamin - 8 months ago

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Directions

Tube Line Nearest Station Walking Time
Northern LineCamden Town13 Minutes
Bakerloo LineRegents Park1 Minute
Circle, Bakerloo, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Harmmersmith & City LinesBaker Street4 MInutes

How to get to Regent's Park by Tube

From Camden Town Station exit on the right-hand side and walk along Parkway, then right on Prince Albert Road until you reach the traffic-light controlled pedestrian crossing. Cross left here and walk over the Regent's Canal footbridge.

From Regent's Park Station exit and turn right. Cross Marylebone Road and turn left immediately into Park Square East.

From Baker Street Station exit to your right and walk to the end of Baker Street and Cross Park Road.

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