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. 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. Henry VIII appropriated The Regent's Park for use as a hunting ground, which he considered to be an invigorating ride from Whitehall Palace. At that time, the only boundaries were a ditch and a rampart. Were he here today, Henry would hardly recognise the stylish gardens and sports fields that now stand in its place.

Opening hours:

The park is open from 5am all year round. Closing times vary depending on the season.

Getting to Regent's Park:

Tube:
Regent's Park - Bakerloo line
Great Portland Street - Hammersmith & City, Circle & Metropolitan lines
Baker Street - Hammersmith & City, Circle, Jubilee, Metropolitan & Bakerloo lines
St John's Wood - Jubilee line
Camden Town - Northern line

Bus:
2 Marylebone Station - Crystal Palace
13 Aldwych - Golders Green
18 Euston - Sudbury
27 Chalk Farm - Turnham Green
30 Marble Arch - Hackney Wick
74 Baker St Station - Roehampton
82 Victoria - North Finchley
13 Oxford Circus - Edgware
39 Waterloo - West Hampstead
189 Oxford Circus - Brent Cross Shopping Centre
274 Angel Islington - Lancaster Gate
453 Marylebone Street - Deptford Broadway
C2 Oxford Circus - Parliament Hill Fields

Parking facilities:
PAY AND DISPLAY
everyday
9.00am - 6.30pm

MONDAY - SATURDAY
£2.00 per hour (50p minimum charge, 4 hours maximum stay)

SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
£1.20 per hour (30p minimum charge)